Seventeen's Seungkwan takes a direct hit amid controversy over Hive's internal documents, "Don't go easy on idols"

2024-10-29 22:41:03

He expressed the difficulties of being an idol, saying, "The career of an entertainer is something I have chosen, so there are some things I have to endure, but I don't think it's a career that requires me to endure it by getting hurt and tearing myself down until I die."

I have been working hard with the members as I always have, watching the many things that have happened and clearing my mind with the thought that it will somehow pass. However, I can no longer just watch these situations and hope that the fire will go out because my people are getting hurt.

I feel like I can no longer remain silent for my fans, my members, and all my colleagues who are working hard even at this moment.

Being an entertainer is something I chose, so there are some things I have to endure because I receive a lot of love, but I don't think it's a job where I have to endure it by getting hurt and tearing myself down until I die.

Nevertheless, even at this moment, we must do it. Some people look at it rationally, some smile positively, and others, even though it is difficult, adapt and survive somehow.

Just as some days are sunny and other days are cloudy, today is very cloudy for me. Have there not been days when I tried to be positive and try to win? Have there not been days when I tried to smile somehow? But today is not easy. I feel sorry for the people who are getting hurt again at this moment.

I'm also upset that I can't hug everyone. I wonder if my hasty and clumsy words will resonate with someone or provide comfort to someone.

I want to tell you this clearly. These are not the people who have worked so smoothly and gently that they can easily go up and down and be judged by you. They are the people who have suffered enough, broken down, and somehow overcome it, while working stubbornly to show their fans their best side on stage.

I hope people don't think lightly of idols.

 

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