The members of BBGIRLS honestly shared how they feel about YUJEONG's departure from the group.
Ahead of the release of "Love 2" on January 15, BBGIRLS sat down for an interview with the press.
During the interview, the three members―EUNJI, MINYOUNG, and YUNA―talked about their return as a trio following YUJEONG's departure last year.
EUNJI said, "It's been a year and five months since our last comeback, so I'm feeling really nervous, excited, and a bit overwhelmed about this return. The music scene has changed so much, so we've prepared even more carefully. We'll be performing as a trio for the first time, so we've put in a lot of effort. I'm really looking forward to seeing our fans again. I can't wait!"
About YUJEONG's decision to leave the group, MINYOUNG spoke cautiously. She said, "I'm not sure if it's appropriate to talk about it since she isn't here, but we're in our 30s now, and we started our career later than most, so we've had a lot of thoughts about life. Even after the sudden success with 'Rollin',' we still had the same concerns we had before the success. In the end, it was more important to respect her wishes, so after many discussions, she chose to leave, and we decided to continue as a trio."
She continued, "Nothing always go the way I want in life, you know. It's the same for the other members, and the same goes for her too. It's a shame, yes, but we've chosen to respect her decision and support her, and we've ended things well together."
Wrapping up the topic, she added, "To be honest, I wasn't surprised by her decision. We'd had many conversations before, and I could sense something coming. It would be a lie to say I wasn't upset, because I had hoped she would stay a bit longer, especially thinking from the leader's point of view. As a team, it was really disappointing. But on a human level, I could understand her. Most importantly, her wishes matter, so even though I was upset, I truly believed in the end it's her life, and she should decide what's best for herself."
In April 2024, it was announced that YUJEONG had departed from the group, leaving only MINYOUNG, EUNJI, and YUNA to continue as BBGIRLS.
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