THIS former K-pop idol who also earned recognition for joining "MIXNINE," revealed why she decided to leave Korea and start anew in Japan as a beauty queen.
Ex-HUB Rui Reveals She Earned Nothing After 6-Year Career as K-pop Idol
On November 3, Watanabe Rui, a Japan-born K-pop idol-turned-beauty queen revealed the reason she left Korea to start a new career in Japan.
In an interview with Lady Kyunghyang, Rui who visited Korea to celebrate her friend's birthday took her time to reveal her recent status.
For those who don't know her, Rui who came from Japan, debuted in Korea as a member of the K-pop girl group, H.U.B. (Hope U Bounce) in 2017.
Rui said:
"I'm active in Japan, but I still haven't given up my lingering feelings about Korean activities. Korea is where my dream started. In fact, until the end of COVID-19, I missed the stage so much that I couldn't give up on K-pop idols. As my age changed, I thought, "It's time to let go."
However, she continued:
"I still have a big heart for the dreams I couldn't achieve in Korea. If I have a chance, I want to try again."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
