News Chorong writes a handwritten letter after Naeun’s departure (1 Viewer)

[lexus]

“Hello Pandas [Apink’s fans].

While wondering what words could possibly be of a little bit of comfort to our Pandas, I thought a lot while writing and re-writing this. Even though I know that our Pandas don’t like when we apologize, it hurts my heart so much that as of right now, the only thing I have to say is that I’m sorry. To Pandas who must have been really surprised and very hurt, I want to sincerely say sorry.

After our last special album, all of the members thought and talked a lot about Apink’s future moving forward. As these are the members who have been together for the difficult and happy times over the past 10 years, this moment does not yet feel real to us either.

In order to maintain Apink for 10 years, each member has made numerous sacrifices and put in a lot of effort. Since we know that so well about each other, this is a decision we’ve made after really thinking about what is best for each other.

Although our Pandas must be so sad, I hope that you will watch over our new start. While promoting as five members this time, it was also very difficult for us mentally, and we worked really hard in case Pandas noticed an empty space. In the future, I think we will have to work even harder.

While Pandas’ hearts likely won’t feel better in this moment, I promise that we will show you that we are working harder. Please trust this once that our members are always worried about Pandas and have always prioritized Apink. Let’s cherish our past pretty memories and I hope we can make new happy memories together.

Even if it takes a long time, we will work harder. Once again, I sincerely apologize Pandas. We will greet you again soon with good music.

From leader Chorong.”



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[lexus]

@Pink Panda

 

[OnlyCalB]

Bless her. I've said it many times before, Chorong is my favourite leader in Kpop. Her dedication to Apink and Pandas is incredible and always full of passion.


All the Apink members have given their all to the group and even during their many solo activities (like multiple dramas) etc over the years, they've always put Apink first. This, and their love of promoting as Apink is the reason why they are still active.

It's a shame Naeun is no longer part of the group. I hope she does very well as an actress and I'll support her 100%. 10 years+ is a lot of one's life to dedicate to something so even if ultimately she feels it's her time to move on and do something else, I completely understand.


I'll certainly look forward to Apink's future promotions, even as a 5. I'm sure they'll continue to do great and be the well respected seniors they are within the Kpop industry. I have no doubt the Apink members will still meet up with Naeun as they still hang out with Yookyung after all!

 

[Magician]

All the best to the group and Naeun!

 

[RandAlThor]

Thanks !!

Twitter seems pretty firm that its a company forced mess.
Which makes sense.
YG is just a pain in the ass to work with.

 

[Abeamus]

Thanks !!

Twitter seems pretty firm that its a company forced mess.
Which makes sense.
YG is just a pain in the ass to work with.

Might just be Naeun realised that she can't do both since outside of a handful of companies like SM, YG, JYP and FNC there aren't really any options for a company that can manage both a music career and an acting career which usually means everyone else has to choose between limiting their acting career or limiting their idol career

 

[Abeamus]

Hopefully they can do something together again someday but not exactly the best early anniversary gift for Pink Pandas

 

[RandAlThor]

Might just be Naeun realised that she can't do both since outside of a handful of companies like SM, YG, JYP and FNC there aren't really any options for a company that can manage both a music career and an acting career which usually means everyone else has to choose between limiting their acting career or limiting their idol career

Its weird that Eunji has made it work and she is a far more successful actress than Naeun.

 

[Abeamus]

Its weird that Eunji has made it work and she is a far more successful actress than Naeun.

Eunji seems to be an idol first though where as Naeun clearly wanted to focus on acting which as Bona missing Queendom shows that it isn't always kind to your groups schedule which depending on your personality can play with your mind if you feel like you're being unfair to the group and when you're as close as Apink that can weigh heavy.

 

[RandAlThor]

Eunji seems to be an idol first though where as Naeun clearly wanted to focus on acting which as Bona missing Queendom shows that it isn't always kind to your groups schedule which depending on your personality can play with your mind if you feel like you're being unfair to the group and when you're as close as Apink that can weigh heavy.

fair enough.

 

[RandAlThor]

Eunji seems to be an idol first though where as Naeun clearly wanted to focus on acting which as Bona missing Queendom shows that it isn't always kind to your groups schedule which depending on your personality can play with your mind if you feel like you're being unfair to the group and when you're as close as Apink that can weigh heavy.

Yep yep, and as i think of it that seems to been the big hangup with f(x). And we can see it with the trouble SNSD is having getting an ohgg or ot 8 song out.

 

[yeji]

I just know that the girls will always deeply care for each other and that what counts