In light of recent events, and because of Leeteuk’s heartbreaking insta post, I thought I’d express my views on the whole Sungmin Out thing.

       First of all, I in no way shape or form want Sungmin out of the group. I support him 100% and always have. I understand that a lot of K-Elf have expressed they want him to be dropped from the group because of various reasons. I’ve read through all their reasoning from multiple sources. They say it’s not just because he’s married now, but how he handled the entire situation. But, after reading through all their issues with him, I can’t seem to find a single thing he’s allegedly done that would warrant this kind of extreme reaction.

        Secondly, I’ve seen many contradicting stories from K-fans about what actually went down. So, a lot of their allegations may or may not be true. For example, some fans were angry that Sungmin and his family didn’t tell them about the marriage before the media did. They alleged that when they asked them about it, they were lied to. Ok, here’s the thing, you’re not entitled to know everything about his personal life. Also, it’s not his fault that the media leaked his marriage before he was able to tell people. Finally, I’ve read accounts that said Sungmin didn’t say anything or denied rumors at first because he, his family, and the company were still working on the details of when the wedding would be & how they were going to tell people. It’s natural for people to deny rumors when they’re not ready to make the announcement yet.

       Third, some fans claim he made fans edit his wedding video for him. Again, I’ve read a lot of contradictions on this. From what I gathered, he only asked fans if they had any media they wanted to include. They sent what they wanted to him and he had it edited himself. What’s the problem with this? He clearly just wanted to include his fans in his wedding experience. Why are people angry about that? Even if he did ask fans to edit a video for him, that’s not an insult. It shows that he values his fans input. I feel like people would only be offended because they’re bitter he’s getting married.

      Fourth, there are rumors he asked Leeteuk’s permission to get married during the period Leeteuk was grieving over what happened to his family. This has been reported by sources not to be true. It has the feel of a malicious rumor spread by insensitive people. There’s no proof it happened and has been said to be false.

       Fifth, fans were angry that he missed a concert rehearsal for his marriage. Big deal! How many rehearsals has he attended in his time with the band. He misses one and you freak out?! It was for his wedding. He was nothing but a loyal and a hard working member since the beginning. He misses one event in that time and people are angry? Heechul missed an entire concert once to rest for a show filming. Not a single person complained. Sungmin misses something to get married and people lose their minds.

       Sixth, there were claims that he included the words Mimi in his signature. Which, is his wife’s nickname. Well, it’s also his nickname…, I see no issue here either.

       Seventh, fans claim that his wife was spotted using gifts given to him by fans. So? You do know that he can’t use everything he gets. What’s the problem with sharing his things with the women he loves? I’m sure all idols share their fan gifts with their families. She’s the woman he’s going to spend his life with. They live together now. Of course his things are hers too. Just because he shared his gifts with here, doesn’t mean he doesn’t respect his fans or their gifts.

       Eighth, K-Elf were mad that he didn’t postpone his wedding when they asked him to. Do you know how much planning and coordination goes into setting a wedding date? He wanted to get married before his enlistment. It’s also been reported that SM might have had a hand in choosing the wedding date, but this isn’t confirmed. You don’t have the power to dictate his personal life just because you’re a fan. Get over yourself!

       Ninth, K-Elf claim he’s harming the group. I see this as K-Elf harming the group, not Sungmin. It’s their reactions and petty behavior that is affecting the album sales and their image, not Sungmin. He hasn’t done anything illegal. He’s not behaving in a irresponsible way. He’s not running around partying and acting immoral. The man got married! He’s starting his life with the women he loves. It’s your pettiness that is affecting the group. Get over yourselves. If you truly can’t be his fan anymore, fine! But, don’t boycott and harm the entire group because of it. You say you want him out so he doesn’t harm the group, but wanting him out is harming them!!! Read poor Leeteuk’s insta post! The man is distressed and it’s not because of Sungmin, but because of fans being petty and immature!!! Grow up!

     Tenth, there were some people angry that he deleted blog comments by fans. These comments were either malicious or leaking of his wedding news. Everyone reacts to offensive comments online differently. I’ve deleted comments from my posts that made me uncomfortable or were hurtful. Don’t fault him for doing something you yourself has probably done before. Again, this is not a reason to kick him out. None of this is!

      Finally, people want him to apologize. He doesn’t have to, but he already has. He’s apologized 4-5 times already. What else do you want from him?! It’s been almost 3 years since he got married. It’s time to move on!!