Haechan of Okay-pop boy group NCT / Courtesy of SM Leisure
Haechan shares ideas for first time after Taeil’s departure
By KTimes
Haechan, a member of the group NCT, has expressed his affection for his fellow members and reaffirmed his dedication to the group. Haechan shared a protracted message by means of a fan communication platform on Sunday, saying, “I’ve lots on my thoughts, so I needed to share a few of my ideas with you.”
Reflecting on the group’s eighth anniversary this yr, Haechan stated, “I began this journey with a love for singing and dancing, however I’ve realized there are extra necessary issues to think about past simply music and dance. I am nonetheless studying, however the largest lesson is to not be deluded into pondering I’ve achieved every thing alone. If it weren’t for the members who have been with me, would I’ve been in a position to take pleasure in this as a lot? Would I even have had the chance to take pleasure in it?”
This marks the primary time Haechan has opened up about his emotions following Taeil’s departure from the group final week as a consequence of allegations of a sexual offense.
Haechan stated that he generally feels amazed to see the members he loves and depends upon being appreciated and admired by so many individuals.
“To some, what now we have achieved could seem insignificant, however now we have labored extremely onerous. Over the previous eight years, we have launched extra albums than I can rely, working tirelessly. Dealing with schedules for 2 groups has been bodily and mentally exhausting more often than not,” he stated. “Regardless of this, I’m deeply grateful to my members who by no means gave up and at all times stood by me. I can’t afford to do issues half-heartedly.”
Explaining why he selected to share his ideas, Haechan stated, “Due to my members, I’ll hold working ahead with all my coronary heart, simply as I’ve finished till now. ‘NCT’ means every thing to me. It’s a reputation I need to defend with my members.”
He concluded with a promise to followers, “I’ll proceed to shine and work onerous. So, please hold watching over us, help us, and love us. We’ll at all times give our greatest for nice music and performances.” He ended his put up by saying, “I am at all times sorry, grateful, and I like you.”
Taeil was expelled from the group after information broke late final month that he was accused of a sexual offense.
SM Leisure introduced Taeil’s expulsion, Aug. 28, saying, “We lately confirmed that Taeil was accused in a prison case associated to a sexual offense. Upon verifying the information, we acknowledged the severity of the matter and determined, after dialogue with Taeil, that he would go away the group.”
Boy group NCT 127, a unit beneath SM Leisure’s expansive NCT roster / Courtesy of SM Leisure
This text from the Hankook Ilbo, a sister publication of The Korea Instances, is translated by a generative AI and edited by The Korea Instances.
