Gaeun's letter translation:
"Hello, this is Gaeun.
It took me a lot longer than I expected to write this.
I was very afraid to speak up in a world filled with recordings I didn’t even know existed and stories that weren’t true, and it took a lot of courage for me to find my voice.
Even so, I am sincerely grateful to everyone who believed in me, quietly waited for me, and warmly supported and worried about me.
Your warm hearts became a great source of comfort for me and gave me the strength to finally write this.
Still, I am truly sorry for having made you wait such a long time.
During that time, I spent every day trying to steady my heart so I could face this situation properly, without being overwhelmed by emotions.
For me, the path of being an idol was never just a simple job — it was a dream I had desperately longed for since I was young, and a part of my life itself.
Every moment — being on stage, locking eyes with fans, sweating and shedding tears in the practice room — each and every one of them were precious memories that words cannot fully express.
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However, as I continued my activities, there were repeated hardships that overshadowed those memories.
I had to endure unwanted situations, unfair treatment that I couldn’t understand, and unexpected disadvantages.
But not once did I ever think about giving up on my dream.
I desperately wanted to hold on until the end. I endured and endured again, afraid that my dream of being an idol might come to an end.
After the broadcast aired, I first learned of my departure from the team through a news article.
The day I had to leave so suddenly, without being able to give any explanation or say goodbye to my fans, remains a deep wound in my heart to this day.
I was very upset, and it felt unfair.
Because this was a dream I had poured my whole heart into since my school days, I decided I would no longer run away.
I want to be honest about my feelings and everything that happened.
I still have a lot to work on and I’m not perfect, but I will approach you with all my sincerity.
Thank you so much for waiting for me and for believing in me.
And I’m sorry for making you worry."
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Gaeun's letter translation
#JusticeForGaeun #143은설명하라 #FREEMADEIN #MADEINFOREVERSEVEN #BOYCOTT143ENT
