Girls' Generation member and actress Yoona is under the spotlight as seat maps for her upcoming fan meeting have shown notably low ticket sales, stirring discussion about her long-term popularity and the strength of her fandom.

According to Koreaboo, photos of the seating chart for Yoona's December 20 fan meeting in Seoul started to circulate online. It quickly went viral among fans and the general public.

The screenshots, which went viral on social platforms, revealed that big sections of the venue were still unsold; only here and there was a seat occupied on both floors.

A statement emerged from a viral post said, "oona's fan meeting looks completely empty."

Another claim: "Even back in her Girls' Generation days, she always had good public recognition but never really had a strong core fandom. Even during their peak, her fanbase was smaller than Jessica's and Tiffany"

The situation eventually made it onto Pann Nate, where posts that doubted Yoona's fandom and transition from idol to actress went viral in no time. The original thread reached over 60,000 views within hours as the users argued if her transition to acting had affected her ability to have a strong fandom.

The comment said, "Public popularity and core fandom are totally different things."

Another reaction: "It's that small, and they're calling that a fan meeting..."

One user observation: "Maybe it's because Yoona shifted more toward acting? Taeyeon still has a really solid core fandom."

A user observation was made. This user commented that, based on their observation, the event appears to be small-scale.

Another chimes in, "It must be really hard for female solo artists to build a strong fandom"

Despite starring in one of the year's hottest dramas, "Bon Appétit Your Majesty," Yoona's ticket sales have now become an unexpected cause for concern, above all for someone who has long been regarded as one of the most recognizable idol-turned-actresses in South Korea.

While her public image remains strong, that discussion in itself underscored the continued divide between broad recognition and the dedicated support that fills fan meeting venues.

As Yoona proceeds with an acting-centered career, not only fans but also industry observers click their tongues, waiting to see whether the turnout will improve as the event date approaches.