Fans are lighting up X (formerly Twitter) with #SHINee's #TAEMIN and #RespectTaemin hashtags as they seek clear answers from the Golden Disc Awards!

The Golden Disc Awards account (@GoldenDisc_en) on X teased an upcoming performance by a mystery artist for their show on Saturday, January 6th, dropping hints through photos. One hint included a reference to TAEMIN's new song "Guilty," sparking widespread speculation among fans. Eager for confirmation, TAEMIN's supporters are now calling on the Golden Disc Awards for a definitive answer about whether TAEMIN will be performing "Guilty" or if another idol will just perform a cover of the iconic song.

Due to no immediate clarification, fans took matters into their own hands by tweeting on X with the following posts:

Fans are saying that TAEMIN himself wants to perform his song "Guilty" at an end-of-year show. They feel that, out of respect for TAEMIN, who is ready and willing to perform, no other group or artist should cover "Guilty," whether there's an explanation or not.

Fans are clearly calling for respect from the Golden Disc Awards for TAEMIN and his artistry. They emphasize that TAEMIN pours his heart and soul into every performance and song. Fans are also tagging his agency, SM (@SMTOWNGLOBAL), in their posts to draw attention to this issue. They want both the Golden Disc Awards and SM to acknowledge and respect TAEMIN's work and are awaiting answers on this important matter.

Consequently, hashtags like #TAEMIN, #RespectTaemin, and #TaeminGuiltyYearEndStage have been trending on X.

It would be most fitting for any award show, especially the Golden Disc Awards, to feature one of K-pop's best male solo performers, TAEMIN, performing his own song "Guilty." If not, out of respect for TAEMIN and his artistic creation, "Guilty" should not be performed or covered at the Golden Disc Awards.