Asian Junkie Asian pop. Without discretion.
After a lot of speculation about Choa leaving AOA based on her absences from group activities, much of it stemming from rumors of her dating, FNC Entertainment and Choa maintained that it was just a break and that she would be back eventually.
I was … skeptical even as people insisted it was normal, and as it turns out this time the concern was warranted as Choa announced on Instagram recently that she’s leaving AOA.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVpDw_MFWDS/
“Hello, this is Choa. I’m so grateful and apologetic for all the concern from everyone over my sudden hiatus from activities. It’s a little late but I would like to tell you a little about the reason why I had to take a break and the decision I came to after a lot of thinking.
When I first debuted as part of a team called AOA we didn’t receive a lot of love from the start so the love that I came to receive is that much more precious and I am always thankful. I was the oldest in the team but I was still immature. During my time being active I often wanted to cry. But I always knew the reason why fans sought me out is for my bright demeanor. I was crying on the inside but kept repeating the pattern of appearing bright. And as I kept punishing myself to work harder I found myself getting gradually sicker.
I tried to cure my insomnia and depression with medicine, and two years ago I started easing up on my schedule. But because the problem wasn’t stemming from simple tiredness, I ended up taking a break from all activities.
I tried my best to recover enough to come back thinking of all the people waiting for me. But I realized that as I rest the negative attention it brings might begin to take a negative toll on my teammates. After an agreement with the company I plan to leave AOA from today forward, and I will cheer on my teammates from now on.
During the eight years that I spent preparing and working as a celebrity I learned a lot and even the difficulty that I am experiencing now is something I believe is a process for me to grow and learn. I am 28 this year and I plan to spend time carefully looking back on myself and I wish to spend the remainder of my 20s experiencing new things, different from the eight years I spent in the spotlight.
Currently I am in a state of not thinking of any outside activities other than the solo activities I have committed to. One day, when I am no longer afraid and have improved myself, if there are still those who are cheering me on, I would like to return.
I am still very lacking as a person so I give my heartfelt thanks to those who still cheered me on right to the end and worried about me. To the members I have been with for so long and the people who taught me how to improve myself so that I could be loved and to those who loved AOA with me as part of it, I thank you with all my heart.”
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Fuck.
Choa was a great idol, honestly. Talented, hot, and fun, and I hope she gets better.
Fat Choa, you will be missed.
Basically the only upside is that she says she’d like to come back.
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Update
FNCE says Choa leaving AOA is not a finalized issue.
“Choa, a member of girl group AOA, has revealed her exit from the team but her management company FNC Entertainment made a statement saying, ‘It’s not a finalized issue.’ On the afternoon of the 22nd, FNC Entertainment said to MyDaily, ‘We’re still in a situation where discussions are going back and forth about exiting the team and it’s not decided for certain. Future plans will be determined after some talks.’”
Ugh.
Basically they’re saying she didn’t go through the proper channels and that’s it.
https://twitter.com/OH_mes/status/877894483576184832
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Thanks to CaratClara for the translation help.
