In addition to Sun Na-eun, the girl group Apink renewed their contract with IST Entertainment last year, including Park Chu-long, Yoon Pu-mi, Jeong Eun-do, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young, although at the time said that Apink would continue to be active even if they were different companies. But today, Sun Na'en suddenly uploaded a long handwritten letter announcing her withdrawal from the group, in which she said that "this is a very difficult decision".
Sun Na-eun personally conveyed the news of quitting Apink to her fans, saying that "Apink is a place where they have been together like family for a long time, and it is a very difficult decision after careful consideration", "Now I also want to be Panda to cheer for Apink", and finally she wants to express her heartfelt thanks to all the people who gave her the most dazzling and happy time of the 10th and 20th generations.
Son Na Eun (born February 10, 1994 in Seoul, South Korea) is a South Korean singer, actress and former member of the girl group Epink. In 2009, Sun Na-eun participated in the audition of CUBE Entertainment in South Korea and joined the company as a trainee. On April 19, 2011, he officially debuted as a singing group Apink. In 2012, he starred in the TV series "Childless is a Blessing". In April 2013, he participated in the MBC variety show "We Are Married" and received wider attention [2], and won the Annual Star Award at the 13th MBC Performing Arts Awards in the same year. In 2015, he starred in the new tv drama "The Second Twenty Years Old" on tvN TV. In 2016, he participated in the Korean TV series "Cinderella and the Four Horsemen".
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According to The Fact, when the agency was changed, it was a very rare thing to publicly state that it would continue apink activities, but suddenly announced its withdrawal before the 11th anniversary of Apink's debut.
Some people in the entertainment industry hinted that "Sun Na-eun believes that because of the actor's schedule and other issues, it is no longer possible to carry out Epink activities at the same time.". Apink and Sun Recently, after discussions with members and companies owned by both companies, decided to end Sun's combined activities. Although Apink goes its own way, it is willing to stand in each other's position and cheer for the future.
A Pink is a South Korean girl group launched by Play M Entertainment in April 2011, consisting of Park Chu-long, Yoon Phu-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Kim Nam-joo, Andh Ha-young, and Sun Na-eun has retired from the group. On April 19, 2011, he officially debuted with his first mini album "Seven Springs of A Pink", and on November 22, he released his second mini album "Snow Pink", and the title song "MYMY" won the first music program. On May 9, 2012, the first official album "UNE ANNEE" was released. On March 20, 2014, the fourth mini album "Pink Blossom" was released to return to the music scene, and on November 24, the fifth mini album "Pink LUV" was released, and the title song "LUV" won one of the 17 music programs. On January 30, 2015, the first solo concert since his debut was held, and on July 16, the second regular album "PINK MEMORY" was released. On June 26, 2017, he returned with his sixth mini album "Pink UP"; on December 27, the third Japanese official album "Pink Stories" was officially released. On July 2, 2018, he returned with his seventh mini album "ONE & SIX". On January 7, 2019, the eighth mini album "PERCENT" was released. On April 13, 2020, the ninth mini album "LOOK" was released. On April 19, 2021, the 10th anniversary single "Thank You" was released. On February 14, 2022, the 10th anniversary special album HORN was released; on April 8, member Sun Na-eun decided to quit the group.
Apink affiliated company IST Entertainment issued an official statement on the same day, saying that "Apink changed the group to a five-a-side event starting from the 11th anniversary of its debut on the 19th of this month, fan song release day." IST also explained that withdrawal from the group was a decision made after discussions between the members and the societies to which the two parties belonged.
When APINK released its 10th anniversary album HORN at the beginning of this year, Sun Na-en was absent from the group's return event because the itinerary was difficult to match. At that time, there was also a controversy, fans felt great betrayal of Sun Na'en's absence, and then a well-known reporter rehabilitated her in the film, saying that Sun Na'en had been dissuaded from the group, and her response was "How can I abandon the Apenk who cultivated me!" But now it is determined that it is impossible to continue to walk with the members, which makes a large number of fans feel stunned.