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4xU's TINA revealed to have left the group!
man_sae | June 25, 2016
Sadly, according to the official Woollim press conference with 4xU, Tina announced her permanent departure from the group. She had been taking a recent hiatus to focus on a new acting project, which she promised she'd finish filming.
"It's been keeping me up at night, thinking about leaving," Tina said, tears in her eyes as she spoke, "But I talked to the company, the group, my friends and family... And they all agreed that if that's what was best for me, I should do so."
She also posted a hand written letter to her fans on social media, explaining a bit more about her decision to leave.
It was never about the group's fame or success of why I wanted to leave. The pressure and prodding at my personal life was just becoming too much, and I was reminded of my debut days when the only two things that people remembered about me were my face and my cousin. While I'm thankful for both, I don't want to be known by these things. I am so much more than a pretty face or a famous person's cousin. I'm reminded of that everyday, but when the spotlight only shines on certain things, it picks away at you. Slowly but surely, until you start doubting yourself and every choice you've ever made. I don't want these things and my own personal dilemmas to bring my dear group mates who are not only my closest friends but who I've come to call my sisters down. So I came to the decision to leave the entertainment industry for a while, but leave 4xU as a member permanently. I hope to be on stage or work with my beloved sisters again in the future. Right now, I must work on myself. Please do not take this out on the company and the group. Continue to support 4xU in everything they do. I will as well. Until we meet again.
Woolim released statements from all the members, who wished Tina a fond farewell. All members seemed upset at the conference but their interactions and words expressed no ill will towards Tina.
How are you guys taking this news? What do you think will become of 4xU as the end of the year draws near?
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heroine_since08 2 hours ago
My heart broke when I read Tina's letter. I watched the press conference videos, and Tina looked absolutely devestated, and the rest of the girls did as well. Chase was even crying, and it just shows how close not only she and Tina were, but the whole group as well. I hope Tina returns to the entertainment industry, but if not, I wish her all the best in her future!
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catchmeifucan 2 hours ago
I don't want to be that person, but I can't say I'm surprised. Woollim has the worst luck with girl groups and the original group was left in shambles because of one member leaving. I'm just glad that it seems like 4xU will continue on without being disbanded. I'm almost scared to ask -- what's going to happen to IDYLL? Are they going to continue as a trio???
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contro_starlight 2 hours ago
I just came from another article about Tina and GiGi being cast in the same drama together -- and I read that since they started, Tina has just been getting worse and worse... I'm sad it's come to this point, but i can't help but wonder if there's more to it than what Tina and Woollim are telling us...
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gggg-kbabiebabie 2 hours ago
Nooooooo!!! I'm so sad, this is happening to the group all over again??? I've become a loyal fan since their first song, and I'm not sure how it's going to be like without Tina... She really was one of the members that brought this crazy bunch of girls closer together. OT8 forever.... I can't imagine what the rest of the group is going through right now. :( I hope Tina comes back!!!
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