The Best Of Twitter's Reactions To SMTOWN's Legendary Halloween Party

Oct 31, 2018

Fans of SM artists took over Twitter on October 31 as they enjoyed this year’s Halloween party, also known as SMTOWN Wonderland!

Many of the top 10 worldwide trending topics that evening were about the event, including #SMTOWNWONDERLAND trending at No. 2, just below #HappyHalloween.

The annual bash featured many memorable moments this year, and the agency has already shared official photos from the event. There were also plenty of images and videos coming in live — although it was a bit hard to decipher them at first.

sm stans rn trying to distinguish who is who based on 144p pictures #SMTOWNWONDERLAND pic.twitter.com/VG8xTtWNKP

— nani (@mydearhao) October 31, 2018

The biggest mystery of the year was who was underneath that adorable Groot costume! “Groot” even trended worldwide as people wondered which SM artist it could be, and so many memes were born around Groot’s endearing dedication to the event and struggles in the outfit.

everyone asks who is groot but no one asks how is groot pic.twitter.com/PcKplhu9rZ

— a (@senweul) October 31, 2018

https://twitter.com/eggzsloth/status/1057603852382363653

you know what would be great, if people at the party also couldn't figure out who the groot person is and they'd ask "who are you?" the only answer they should get is "i am groot"

— 존횬~~ (@ontokkiland) October 31, 2018

Officially a meme.

https://twitter.com/choiisooyyoung/status/1057588534373056514

In the end, it turned out that Groot was none other than f(x)’s Luna, and she came in second place in the costume competition!

https://twitter.com/ramyeonduo/status/1057648579743903745

Another trending topic worldwide was Chenle after the NCT member was spotted dressed as Pennywise from “It” — chilling and amazing fans.

https://twitter.com/futureasy/status/1057593597636165632

https://twitter.com/nctpouts/status/1057594780832587777

https://twitter.com/lilminhyung/status/1057616906042130433

Speaking of SHINee’s Key, this year was also the birth of “Keydemort” when he dressed up in an incredible Voldemort costume. Although he wasn’t able to attend at first, he created cardboard cut-outs of himself to send to the event, which his group mate Onew helpfully showed off to everyone. Key later stopped by to take photos with the cut-outs.

Key had a schedule and couldn’t attend the party but he was still there with his costume as a cardboard wow SHINee really are the true kings of the Halloween parties #iconic #SMTOWNWONDERLAND pic.twitter.com/8hJsYim1Ly

— 开 (@modeljongins) October 31, 2018

Key grabbed first place in the costume contest (with Onew taking third), earning recognition for his long run of epic costumes.

Im not saying that Key invented #SMTOWNWONDERLAND but that's exactly what im saying pic.twitter.com/k4KR6xpeBw

— 김 (@soshirevelae) October 31, 2018

Key’s wasn’t the only “Harry Potter”-inspired costume this year, as Girls’ Generation’s Sunny came dressed as Nagini. Fans imagined a match-up between these two sets of SMTOWN artists from past and present parties!

https://twitter.com/scheheryzade/status/1057632404133732352

NCT’s Ten also wowed in his costume as Mona Lisa, bringing back memories of when he stood in front of the painting itself.

started from the bottom now im Mona Lisa. never give up on ur dreams children! #SMTOWNWONDERLAND pic.twitter.com/2N0jGlSFHa

— hiatus (@nctbIog) October 31, 2018

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon gave many fans goose bumps as well with her incredible take on Annabelle.

WHY IS SHE LEGIT SCARY? MY QUEEN TAEYEON NAILED IT #SMTOWNWONDERLAND pic.twitter.com/0APfyZd8NF

— jae (@killmejongin) October 31, 2018

Meanwhile, NCT continued their couple costume tradition when Jungwoo and Jaehyun arrived as Rose and Jack from “Titanic,” and Jungwoo also became a trending topic worldwide.

JAEHYUN AND JUNGWOO AS JACK AND ROSE IS THE BEST THING IVE SEEN THIS YEAR pic.twitter.com/gkKcGTWoS8

— ً (@empathyoonoh) October 31, 2018

https://twitter.com/keira_shae0323/status/1057624105468354560

A squad of minions united on Halloween, complete with NCT’s Kun, Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, and EXO’s Xiumin, and a fan helpfully put them all together.

Now the minion gang is complete #smtownwonderland pic.twitter.com/z2ABBXfhCE

— TempoQueso (@TempoQueso) October 31, 2018

Meanwhile, many people noticed the difference in the costume themes chosen by EXO’s Kim brothers this year.

One Kim is lost. And he EXPLODED CUTENESS.
Love you Baozi❤#SMTOWNWONDERLAND #SMTOWNWONDERLAND2018 pic.twitter.com/15OPyOV6fj

— BaoBao (@Bao_Baozii) October 31, 2018

Sometimes memes really do come true (thanks NCT’s Lucas).

https://twitter.com/spoopyong/status/1057631410809462784

Red Velvet’s Irene had fans losing it over her cuteness.

https://twitter.com/ilyerene/status/1057599050734653440

when i tell you irene walking down the stairs is the cutest thing i’ve seen today pic.twitter.com/SxHzqsWgkK

— . (@wanwansforehead) October 31, 2018

And overall, everyone was loving how Red Velvet has become known for picking interesting and creative costumes!

Red Velvet 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018!#SMTOWNWONDERLAND pic.twitter.com/Xzp3BJj3b0

— #YOUNGONEforTIFFANY ♡ (@soshiihollic) October 31, 2018

Joy was dressed as the character "Moo-myeong" from the 2016 South Korean horror film "The Wailing". The film was a critical and commercial success and has a 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Love that Joy chose a specifically South Korean cultural reference like she did last year. pic.twitter.com/48nJFJjUZj

— JOY 조이 UPDATES 💚 (slow) (@joysooyoungpics) October 31, 2018

Fans sometimes aren’t 100 percent sure what the artists are referencing with their costumes, but this interpretation for Super Junior’s Donghae could definitely work (others are guessing he may be the protagonist of the film “Crows Zero”).

https://twitter.com/_eastsea_/status/1057615258288701442

Of course, there were some beloved idols missing from the event whose absence was felt.

https://twitter.com/Nikkii_sm/status/1057602270706028545

SMTOWN Wonderland also gives artists a good chance to show their duality.

https://twitter.com/BBHorololo/status/1057595126632013824

And Yuri’s face when she saw Baekhyun’s costume could definitely be a meme itself.

https://twitter.com/honeybun_exo/status/1057598033817419776

Which costume do you think is the most memorable from SM’s 2018 Halloween party?