9/3/2014
❝Go EunB❞ ; 1992 - 2014.
Not long ago, something tragic happened. Something that, I at first wasn't able to comprehend, that I couldn't make sense of with all my ability no matter how much I tried. At 1 AM on September 3rd, South Korean girl group Ladies Code was involved in an accident. One that resulted in their van going off course and crashing, and eventually, and tragically, ended the life of member EunB, and the vehicle driver, as well as causing serious damage to members RiSe and SoJung.
Now, I've seen comments on websites stating that "Oh at least it wasn't my bias," or "Glad it was her and not me" and it's in those moments that I don't think people understand how serious this is. That no, EunB wasn't just some idol, that she wasn't just another wannabe kpop star, or that since she came from a semi-rookie group, she wasn't really of any importance. Because no, she was a girl, not just an idol. Go EunB was a living, breathing human being with emotions, family, loved ones, that had a passion to be a singer. That she isn't someone I'm just going to forget about just because her idol group wasn't "big" in the kpop industry.
It's people that are saying those things that need to realize that a girl died today. That while it may not have been your "Oppa" or "Unnie", you don't have to be disrespectful, you need to take notice of your words, because right now those girls family, friends, fans, they're are all hurting and you adding your own personal account and taking advantage of this just because you feel the need to gloat that it wasn't your bias in that van, or that she wasn't that famous, so it doesn't matter who she was is disrespectful.
Because the thing is, you don't really realize how much you take for granted until it's gone. You don't realize that right now, your able to see your idol in the airport tomorrow or watch their live-stream concert, or see HD pictures taken of them from a few hours ago, when they're still alive and well. You don't realize how much you care about these people, these idols who live so far from you, until your crying in the middle of your room thinking that it's all been some sort of mistake.
So please, be considerate, be aware that a young girl died today, a girl, that it wasn't just some idol. And please be respectful to EunB and her family; pray for SoJung and RiSe to recover, and let's just be supportive in this time of need.
Rest In Peace EunB.
Ladies' Code 2013-2014
It hurts too, since I'd occasionally scroll through comments on Ladies' Code's music videos and sometimes, more often than not, I would come across comments that read "Oh they had such potential, such good vocals! but now they've been reduced to aegyo voices and copying other dances!" (from So Wonderful comments) or "this song is just a wannabe, trying to become another Pretty Pretty seeing as it was their only hit!" (from Kiss Kiss comments). And it hurts to read those kinds of things about a group you knew worked hard. A group that had gone through so much already, it just didn't, and never will, seem fair for them to have such heavy judgment on something that they don't really have a say in.
I've been following Ladies Code since debut, and I've grown fond of them. They have talent, potential, spot on choreography, and diverse personalities that are fun. When I first discovered them via Instagram, I decided to check them out after the semi-positive reviews. And I honestly thought that they would be like any other mediocre group (no hate), okay vocals, okay dancing, that kind of thing. But oh boy was I wrong. See, during that time last year, I was barely starting to remember EXO, getting into Girls' Generation and two other rookie groups that also debuted during that time, so I had said to myself "No more rookie groups!". Well, that promise didn't last long.
And just like that, I push those words aside because I had clearly never seen a rookie group like Ladies Code. Their vocals in their debut Bad Girl were so confident, their image was bold, and the dance was (and still is) one of the best I've seen in Kpop for girl groups. (But don't get me started on SoJung and Ashley's voice, Zuny and her sassy personality, EunB always being silly and fun, RiSe and her adorable facial expressions and accent,) Let's just say I fell in love instantly.
I was always waiting, at the ready for their next comeback. And slowly, but surely, I started to admit that they were starting to rank high in my top list of girl groups, even to the point when I (might have) preferred them over miss A.
So it was when, after their second mini album was released, that Pretty Pretty became a hit, I was so happy. So much that I'd grow this stupid smile when they'd perform in award shows, and I was so damn happy when they won rookie of the year, because they honestly deserved it. And yes, I admit, Pretty Pretty was a tad bit overplayed, but hey, I was proud of them. I was honestly waiting for the day when they'd produce a BIG HIT to establish their place in the K-Pop industry. "So Wonderful" was, well, so wonderful, (those cute dresses omg) and their latest comeback "Kiss Kiss" was a fun summer song (even though it was plainly obvious that it tried to go for Pretty Pretty no.2, I didn't mind). They're just one of those groups that you love no matter what.
So when I found out the news, about what had happened, I couldn't believe it. I mean, I knew something like this was going to eventually happen, but not so soon. Not to the group I've grown so fond of. I cried, (and I still am, the tears just won't stop) because just like that, in the blink of an eye, EunB was gone, my bias, my sweet, silly, funny girl was no more. It hurts, it really does. I've never thought I'd experience loss at this age, not like this. Not when it was someone I didn't know I cared so much about until it was too late. And it's now that my heart yearns for the early months when Ladies' Code had been happy, to rewind time because this all seems so surreal..
So my heart goes out to you fellow Lavely and EunB's family and loved ones, to RiSe and SoJung (today was her birthday,) for a healthy recovery, and to Ashley and Zuny, who it must have hit the hardest because right now, it seems like they only have each other to lean on.
What happens next to Ladies Code is uncertain, whether it be a hiatus for this heartbreaking reality, a disbandment, or a continuation of their music careers, I just want them to know that I'll always have their backs.
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