Jo Min-ah, a former member of the girl group Jewelry, expressed her position regarding her absence from Seo In-young's wedding.
On the 27th, Jo Min-ah posted a long article that started with, "I had a lot to say every time an article related to complete jewelry came out, but I didn't want to talk about the past, so I just ignored it and endured it. It's going too far and I'm very uncomfortable, so I'm writing a long post." did.
He continued, "Even though we have been in personal contact, since 'Three Wheels' in 2015, whenever 'Sugar Man' or 'Along with the Gods' aired, I have been watching on TV what the three of us recorded without any contact, as if we were hit in the back. “He added.
Jo Min-ah said, "I thought the three of them wanted to be an issue, so I never asked the people involved why they did that, but after the three of them appeared on the air, people asked, 'Where is Jo Min-ah?', 'In the complete jewelry group, only Jo Min-ah is missing,' and 'Are we gathering without Jo Min-ah again?' “There was a constant stream of articles with titles like this, and over the years, my mother was hurt a lot by the words floating around around her about this and that,” he confessed.
Also, "I endured it for 8 years without saying a word, but at the end of last year, I brought up this topic with Jung-ah for the first time. She said that if there was a need to broadcast with Jewelry, she would at least say something, and that the four of us should broadcast together in the future. “I didn’t get an answer,” he explained.
Jo Min-ah said, "She didn't come to my wedding, but she was following me on social media, so I sent a direct message to Lee Ji-hyun, saying that there was no need to create rumors of discord, and that we should keep in touch since we will broadcast together from now on and only stay in contact with me. “Even after reading the message, there was no response,” he said.
Not only that, he said, "Someone sent me a message asking if it was so difficult to attend a friend's wedding. I wasn't invited, so how would I know where and at what time?"
Jo Min-ah said, "I have no reason to be criticized or gossiped about. Did I curse at others or bully a colleague?! I have never bothered others in my life, I have lived without being ashamed of myself, and I am just busy living my life diligently. “I am just an ordinary woman raising a 21-month-old baby.”
Jo Min-ah said, "Jewelry is a group that has had so many member changes that the expression 'complete' is not accurate, so why do I have to suffer from posts talking about the complete group whenever Jewelry is mentioned? It was someone else who posted it on SNS, but I was caught up in the title of the article and started to criticize us. “Do I have to put my family through stress for nearly 10 years?” he said.
At the same time, he asked, "Please do not write meaningless or speculative articles with provocative titles. If you have any questions, please request an interview with me and ask directly before writing."
Jo Min-ah said, "The baby is still very young and we are home educating him, but when Kang-ho is a little older and the time comes, he will appear on every TV and convey Jo Min-ah's good energy as an actor and all-round entertainer, so please wait a little longer."
Lastly, he said, "To the fans who always support and love Jo Min-ah and Kang-ho's mother, I sincerely thank you! I will do my best to live the present and focus on a happier future and be happier today. Thank you."The following is Jo Min-a’s full statement.Every time an article related to complete jewelry came out, I had a lot to say, but I didn't want to talk about the past, so I just ignored it and endured it.
I'm writing this long post because it's going too far and is very unpleasant.
Even though we have been in personal contact with each other since 2015, we have been working with artists such as 3 Wheels, Sugar Man, With God, etc.
Just as you get hit in the back when you broadcast something, I have also watched on TV what the three of us recorded without any contact, except me.
I thought the three of them wanted to be an issue, so I never asked the people involved why they did it, but after the three of them appeared on the air, people asked, 'Where is Jo Min-ah?', 'The entire jewelry group is only missing Jo Min-ah,' and 'Are they gathering without Jo Min-ah again?' There was a constant stream of articles with titles like this, and over the years, my mother had been hurt a lot by the words floating around around her.
After holding it in for 8 years without saying a word, I brought up this topic with Jung-ah for the first time at the end of last year, and suggested that she at least say something if there was a need to broadcast with Jewelry and that the four of us should broadcast together in the future, but she did not respond. I didn't hear it.
She didn't come to my wedding, but she was following me on social media, so I sent a direct message to Lee Ji-hyun, saying that there was no need to create rumors of discord, and that we should keep in touch since we will broadcast together from now on and only stay in contact with me, but she responded even after reading the message. There was no such thing.
Someone sent me a message asking how difficult it is to attend a friend's wedding. How would I know where and at what time if I wasn't invited?
I have no reason to be criticized or gossiped about. Did I swear at someone or bully a co-worker?!
I have never bothered others in my life, I have lived without being ashamed of myself, and I am just an ordinary woman who is busy living her life and raising a 21-month-old baby.
Jewelry is a group that has had so many member changes that the expression 'complete' is not accurate, so why do I have to suffer from posts talking about the complete group whenever Jewelry is mentioned? It was someone else who posted it on social media, but even my family got caught up in the title of the article. Do I have to be stressed for nearly 10 years?
Reporters. Please do not write meaningless or speculative articles with provocative titles. If you have any questions, please request an interview with me and ask directly before writing.
The baby is still very young and we are educating her at home, but when Kang-ho is a little older and the time comes, he will appear on every TV and convey Jo Min-ah's good energy as an actor and all-round entertainer, so please wait a little longer.
To the fans who always support and love Jo Min-ah and Kang-ho's mom, I sincerely thank you!
I will be happier today by focusing on living the present to the best of my ability and on a happier future.
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Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr