Former Apink member Hong Yookyung has recently graduated and she will soon be contributing new ideas and concepts of new clothing styles to the world!
Hong Yookyung is a member of the girl group Apink until she left the band and Cube Entertainment in April 2013. While it might be hard for her to conclude her idol life, her sacrifice paid off as she will soon be making her debut as a fashion designer. On Jan. 7, 2021, Hong took to her personal Instagram account to reveal that she had been going to a fashion school in Seoul for two years. She recently graduated and won the school's main award for design with her graduation work.
The former idol was even featured in Chosun Ilbo for her accomplishments. Chosun Ilbo is the top daily newspaper in South Korea and is also considered the nation's old daily newspaper. Together with a screen capture of the news article, she shared it via her Instagram. In the caption, she wrote, "It's a real honor to have received such a big award recently and be featured on the Chosun Ilbo papers' main page today. I've actually been attending a fashion school called ESmode while struggling."
She continued, "I prepared for my graduation piece throughout the year, and thankfully, I was able to receive the daesang (grand prize). I want to say I'm grateful for those around me who have been rooting for me and helping me, as well as to those that have been waiting for me." Yookyung further stated, "I will become Hong Yookyung that always works to her best. I will make an effort to begin 2021 off with strength and show you guys a good side of me. Thank you."
Hong Yookyung was introduced to the public as a member of the girl group Apink, which debuted in the K-pop scene in April 2011 with an extended play titled "Seven Springs of Apink." She was the main rapper and part of the band's vocal line. After their debut, the Korean act received several recognitions in a variety of music awards ceremonies, including the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Just two years after her debut, Yookyung decided to part ways with the group and her management company. The main reason was there was a conflict between her educational schedules and activities as an idol. Hence, she gave up her singing career to focus on her studies. Since then, Apink has continued to promote as a six-piece band.
Following her departure from the agency and girl group, various rumors started to make the rounds online about the reason for Hong's leave. Some state it included issues of bullying or conflict between the members. Yookyung's father then spoke up, stating that the rumors are not true.
Also, it was reported that Hong Yookyung was studying abroad in the United States. But it was not stated what course she was taking. Even though Hong is not part of Apink anymore, it was revealed that she still keeps in touch with her former members and meet them from time to time.
Congratulations to the former idol!
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