In light of their disbandment, April's Naeun expresses her heartache with a handwritten letter. The group disbanded after seven years.
Keep reading to know the contents of April Naeun's letter.
April's Naeun Expresses Heartache Following the Group's Disbandment
Lee Naeun, from the k-pop group April, expressed her feelings about the group's disbandment in a handwritten letter.
On January 28, April announced their disbandment after the alleged harassment of former member Hyunjoo in 2021.
That same day, Naeun wrote on April's official fan café recalling the debut of the group. She also stated how precious her time was with April.
She also expressed gratitude to her fellow members and fans that supported them for seven years.
Naeun concluded in the letter that she will continue with her career in the future.
Below is April Naeun's letter:
"Hello, this is April's Naeun.
I recalled the seven years I spent as of April's Naeun after debuting in August 2015 and thought of the moments I spent with Fineapple.
Those moments are truly precious and dear to me.
It's so hard to express them through this short writing.
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I was inexperienced because it was my first time in everything, but the reason I was able to dance and sing on stage was thanks to the precious support of my fans and I was able to overcome and work hard.
Among the countless time, times I spent with my fans was truly precious and you have given me so many things and made me feel it with my whole body.
My heart feels very heavy to share this news.
I am really thankful and want to say thanks to my members who have been with me for seven years.
I truly want my members to be happy.
I will become the Lee Na Eun who matures and puts forth more effort one step at a time.
Lastly, I want to sincerely thank the Fineapple who have cherished, trusted, and loved all aspects of April until now.
Thank you."
April's Disbandment after Seven Years
On January 28, DSP Media announced that after a long discussion with April, they had decided to disband the group and go their separate ways.
"The agency and members decided that after many discussions, it would be best for the group to go on its separate ways," DSP Media said in a statement.
"Please support the six members in their new paths. Thank you again for cheering and supporting April for the past six years." the management added.
This news came two days after RBW, MAMAMOO's management agency officially took over DSP Media.
Moreover, April was embroiled in allegations of bullying Hyunjoo, who was a member last year, leading to her resignation. Members Chaewon, Naeun, Yena, Jinsol, and former member Somin were identified as the perpetrators of the bullying.
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The bullying accusations were raised by someone claiming to be Hyunjoo's brother. The accuser wrote an online post in early 2021 claiming that the other members had bullied her and that this was what made her leave the group in 2016.
The police said that it is true that Hyunjoo had a hard time because of the bullying in the group, and that there were incidents like a soybean soup was put in Hyunjoo's tumbler, and some members stole Hyunjoo's shoes during April's activities.
At that time, DSP Media denied the allegations and threatened to take legal action against the one who claims they are one of Lee's family member and uploads posts on online communities.
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