Allkpop Article 8: November 24, 2016
The Starlets- [Discontinued, but working on Epilogue]
A/N: Read the chapter before this first!
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Last night gave us a performance like no other by the Starlets. However, it seems for one of the Starlets, the fun did not end with the stage.
Byulhee, resident rapper for the Starlets, was caught inebriated at a popular club as she pole-danced. The video circulated widely on social media before J.J.E. bought all rights to the video.
The Starlet member's actions prompted Netizens and reporters alike to demand a statement from J.J.E. Many expressed disappointment over the member's actions and want the removal of the member.
The instance prompted Starlet leader, Jung Jaemi, to publicly apologize in front of reporters, even giving the reporters a jakeunjeol bow. She said: "As leader of the Starlets, I would like to apologize for my colleague's actions yesterday. It is all my fault. Please, do not let my negligence affect your opinion on the rest of my fellow members. It is my fault for not being a better leader. I am sorry."
After the apologize J.J.E. released a statement saying that Byulhee will put on partial hiatus until the contract with S.M. has expired. She will not be allowed to perform live or continue on the show "Super Junior's Hindsight". She will be allowed to participate in certain photoshoots for magazines and personal schedules not directly related to the group. As Leader Jaemi said, "We are people and make mistakes. We will own up to our mistakes and take the punishment. However, we will not give up our hopes and dreams. As long as we have fans and supporters who are willing to love and forgive us, we will try our best to live up to their expectations and give them as much as we can."
This isn't good. The group has barely debuted and now this? They already lost a leader before. Minyeon? And now this? Um... I'm worried about this group.
Leeteuk is without a doubt the best leader in K-pop, but Jaemi just might be the second. It's rare to find a leader who takes the burden of a fellow member and apologizes. I think that these girls just might have what it takes. They're a good group. I think that they can make it far. They've had a rocky start, but I'm sure they'll last a long time. ^-^
SF9smyfav· Posted November 24 @ 10:21 am
I don't see what the big deal is. These are grown women. They should be able to do what they want right? I mean, what's wrong with drinking and clubbing? Why should we put restrictions on idols just because they're idols? Personally, I think I like Byulhee more than ever now. She was already cool, but she just got even cooler in my book. ;)
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