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By 'personal circumstances’… ★ who threw away their fan hearts


Fans sent comments to Hyunseung through the online platform ' “I will do it,” “I’m worried about how 8 people will fill the stage with 9 people,” etc., while expressing support and disappointment.


At the same time, regarding the time of leaving Stray Kids, he said, "I am truly sorry for leaving the team like that. I was a little younger at the time, and I think I thought more about my situation. It is a little late, but I make sure to say I am sorry. “I want to convey my feelings to everyone who was hurt by that incident.”
However, the public's reaction to his withdrawal and solo comeback was consistently cold. Since it was a group that had emphasized the 9-member combination from the beginning of its debut, most critics say that his departure faded the meaning of the '9-member group' within Stray Kids. Above all, Kim Woo-jin was preparing for his comeback even before his withdrawal, so his sudden withdrawal due to 'personal reasons' caused a major setback in the comeback schedule. Furthermore, there was no public farewell to fans, which aroused antipathy from the domestic public.

Her sudden withdrawal came as a huge shock to his fans, as he sent a message to the paid fan communication platform Bubble a few days before his withdrawal and participated in Mnet's representative awards ceremony, MAMA. Above all, it was even more disappointing that the group left the group only 10 months after debuting after 7 years and 5 months of training.
Last October, JINI debuted as a solo artist with the release of her first mini album, 'An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove'. At the debut showcase, JINI said regarding her withdrawal, "It's difficult to say for personal reasons, but I'm prepared to work hard as I'm debuting as a solo artist."
Due to the unclear reason for her withdrawal, JINI also suffered from various rumors, and made a solo comeback without explanation, causing deep public concern at the time. Someone said, "We are in a position to support JINI, but if she debuts as a solo artist while the reason for her withdrawal is unknown, there will definitely be many people who criticize her. If a big or small controversy arises surrounding her, Nmix, who she was previously affiliated with, will be in the spotlight along with her. “I think so,” he said, worried.

Of course, the privacy of individual artists must be respected, but fans still need a sufficient reason to understand the absence of a member. It is undesirable for an artist who must move people's hearts to fail fans' expectations for harmony and chemistry between members for unclear reasons such as 'personal reasons'. If a member inevitably leaves a team after debuting, there is a clear need to provide a detailed reason to help fans understand, other than 'personal reasons'.
Reporter Lee Min-kyung, Ten Asia 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr