The girl group Apink recently shared a group photo of all its members taken together, but the absence of Son Na-eun has reignited rumors of discord. However, looking back at past interviews and the relationships among the members, there are responses suggesting that this controversy may be a bit excessive in its 'overreach.'
Apink recently shared a long-awaited group photo on social media. The photo captures the moment when members Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jeong Eun-ji, and Kim Nam-joo all attended to celebrate a birthday together. Their strong friendship, which has developed over a long time of working together, delighted fans.
However, the absence of Son Na-eun at this gathering added to the disappointment. Son Na-eun left the team in 2022 to pursue a solo career as an actress. This led to speculation about the 'reason for her absence.' As rumors of discord emerged, fans' concerns grew.
However, in a September 2024 interview, Son Na-eun mentioned, "I have been watching and supporting the activities of the members from afar," showing her deep affection. She also referred to Jeong Eun-ji's drama 'Day and Night Are Different for Her,' saying, "I watched it bit by bit. The work turned out really well, and it was a pleasant baton touch."
In fact, even after leaving Apink, Son Na-eun expressed, "I haven't postponed my music activities, and I want to do it as much as I can if the opportunity arises," revealing her affection for the team. She also stated that she wants to alleviate fans' thirst through fan meetings.
In response, fans remarked, "It could be due to a busy schedule, but it's too far-fetched to speculate," "Just because she didn't attend doesn't mean there's discord... such statements create real discord," and "Did she not say she would support from afar? They respect each other's paths" while warning against overinterpretation.
Meanwhile, Son Na-eun began her solo career as an actress after leaving the team in 2022, and she has continued to engage in active acting activities until recently. The members of Apink are also thriving in their respective roles. Fans have expressed warm support, stating, "Even if we don't necessarily include her in the frame, we are still together at heart."
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