Recently, 5th generation girl group tripleS revealed that a couple of members had moved out of their dorms. This change occurred during non-promotional periods, with some members choosing to reside elsewhere and only returning to the dorms when the group is actively promoting.
This unconventional arrangement sparked criticism and concern among fans, who treasure the tradition of dorm living in K-Pop culture.
THIS 5th-gen girl group announced their shift from from the traditional dorm-living model to a more independent lifestyle. https://t.co/IIfBKKKesp
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Among the members who moved out was Kim Yooyeon, one of the group's most popular figures. In response to the backlash, she issued an apology to fans, explaining her decision and reassuring them of her commitment to the group.
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"I'm writing this after lots of consideration. I'm so sorry and sad to think that many fans were worried and bothered about what we said on Signal yesterday. Firstly, I think we did make a big statement, but anyway, next month I have lots of overseas schedules and I think I'll be moving back into the dorms within the next two months at most. Due to some family matters, I moved out of the dorms into my family home, which is near to the office in Seoul. I hope you guys will consider it as a vacation of sorts for me. I hope you guys don't think too much of it. When I move back into the dorms after one or two months, it'll be shown on Signal too. And even during non-promotional periods, I'm always with the members from lunch to dinner, going to the company daily and practicing, so you don't have to worry too much." - Kim Yooyeon
Dorm living is a significant part of K-Pop culture, particularly for rookie groups. It fosters close bonds among members and is seen as essential for developing teamwork and discipline.
Given that tripleS debuted as a full group in 2024, many fans felt it was premature for the members to move out. The departure of even a few members from the dorms was enough to stir concern, highlighting the strong connection fans feel towards traditional K-Pop practices.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
