Dear Brothers,

I'm sorry this is happening like this, and so suddenly. I really didn't want this to play out this way, but it can't be helped.

I didn't tell you earlier. I was scared. I didn't want you to be scared. I thought it was better that way.

We grew together as a family so well. I keep all our memories close to my heart. The good, the bad, our trainee days, our debut, our first award, everything. I remember every interview, every date, every fan, and every member. I remember now and I will remember long after I have gone.

I'm not leaving because I don't love you. I love all of you even more than I love myself. I'd do anything for any one of you. You know well that I would. 

But this one time, I must act for myself.

Yet, from this one selfish act, I am called a traitor, a betrayer. And by my own brothers.

This is a time when I need your support the most. I am so alone. 

I have already forgiven all of you, so please, I beg you for forgiveness now, before I have gone.

I did this to protect you. As your leader, as your friend. I did this to save you from when I have truly gone for good.

I am ill. My heart can't take much more, and it's quickly getting weaker. I'm sorry that this has come at such a vital time in our careers, but I cannot help my condition.

I tried to hide it for as long as I could so you would not worry. I didn't want to hold you back or make you cry. But I can't hide it anymore. I've held on longer than I should have, and I don't know how much time I have left to live.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I should have told you earlier. I'm sorry I have to leave now. I'm sorry I am letting you all down. But even when I'm gone, I'll stay with you.

Please, just remember this.

All around EXO Planet, there is always Galaxy.

Wu Yifan