I’m basically a new Flover in the fandom. I started to stan fromis_9 during their FeelGood era.

And you know what? I never fell in love with a group that fast before. I stan a lot of other GGs but, fromis_9 is the one I fell for very fast. Honestly, I started to know them when I come across Jisun’s ASMR videos on Youtube. Then, I started to check them out (their YT contents) after listening to FeelGood, I decided to pour my hearts on them. I didn’t regret it. I REALLY LOVE them. I even bought their ALBUM since FeelGood and I don’t even do this with the other GGs that I stan.

I really love them though, I guess… I’m technically obsessed with them…

Until, we received the NEWS 2 days ago… 27^th July 2022. Gyuri will be leaving fromis_9.

Oh, wow that really break me apart. I really hate reading such news, clicking on the article link… like when they posted the news about them getting covid, news about the members will be on hiatus, the news about the members were involved in a car accident. Etc.

But, the recent news really, break me. Gyuri is not my bias in the group, but then I finally realize that I love everyone of them equally. It was hard for me to accept the news though. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one to feel this.

But, now looking back… I guess, THEY knew about this will bound to happen. Gyuri didn’t renew her contract at the very beginning after moving to Pledis right? So, they knew about this long time ago, everything was well planned. Fromis_9 latest comeback was a farewell. They were specially designed and produce for this day. Like, think about it... all of the sudden? The concept is about memories, dreams, being together forever… and the songs? With all the meanings? That’s when I finally connect all the dots. They were well prepared for this and we FANS didn’t even know. Gyuri was supposed to be BUSY with her schedule due to her drama and was supposed to missed a few events during STAY THIS WAY promotion.They even announced this at the beginning of the promotion started. But you, see? She’s always there, on stage, fan meetings, etc. I noticed that… but I didn’t question it.

Now, watching back everything during the promotion… everything they say, everything they do… clinging on Gyuri, making Gyuri the center, and Gyuri also gives extra reaction to the members unlike the usual. Why? Because they knew it will be their last promotion as 9 members.

I’m sad with the news at first, but now I rethink. It’s all good. I’m assuming Gyuri will pursue her DREAM to be an actress and I would love that. I don’t know much about them since I don’t follow them that much since the debut, if I’m not mistaken, Gyuri’s original dream was acting. And somehow, she joined IdolSchool and ended up becoming a K-IDOL. That’s what I know. I apologise if I’m mistaken though.

So, yeah… I guess this was planned since the very beginning. I think that’s the reason why Gyuri didn’t renew her contract and signed a new one when the transfer to PLEDIS. And so, THEY ALL KNEW from the very beginning.

I’m happy for Gyuri to pursue her dream. If it’s true that she’ll continue to be in the entertainment industry as an ACTRESS. Then, so be it! I’ll love it. I’ll start to watch K-dramas again as I found myself a new favourite actress. She, maybe not a K-Idol anymore, but as Actress Jang Gyuri? WOW I love it so much!

With Gyuri’s letter and Saerom’s in Weverse. I had my closure. I’m happy for both parties. For Gyuri and fromis_9. I really hope they’re happy too with any decision they make.

On 31^st July… Gyuri will be officially leaving the group. Which also falls on my Birthday… it’s bittersweet.

No more K-IDOL Gyuri, But, hello Actress Jang! There will be 8 members for now. But, in our hearts, fromis_9 is fromis_9. No matter how many members in the group. I’ll continue to love them like the first day I fell in love with them.

Lee Saerom, Jang Gyuri, Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Ron Jisun, Lee Seoyeon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyung, and Baek Jiheon.

Fromis_9 + (Bonus = Actress Jang Gyuri)

I got into KPop during my dark days, I had a depression and discovering Kpop actually heals me. I got obsessed with Kpop till I forgot my sickness. I really love Kpop. That’s it.

I’ll continue to be a fan, spreading love and not hate. Support every Idol, artists and many more.

It’s sad, but these kinds of news are very common in such industry. Idols, artists, entertainers, are all humans, they have their own life. Idols leaves their group, idols retire, disband, going solo, pursue different dreams, dating, getting married… it’s all normal.

As fans, we support whatever that’s good and be happy for them.

I had my closure.. Let's be happy now..