I was inactive in social networks recently due to some personal reasons. I never thought I would received such breaking news once I logged in my Facebook account. SME announced on Friday that Sulli requested to take a break from the industry after false rumours surrounding her in recent months and f(x) ended their Red Light album promotions after the announcement. I was like WTH?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? No, it wasn't a rumour and definitely not a joke after all!
Here is what SME shared through f(x)’s official homepage: “Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We are thankful for the fans who show much love toward f(x). We have some news for you. Member Sulli has been having a hard time and is exhausted by the continued hate comments and false rumors. So she will be pausing all activities.”
“After much consideration, we have decided to give her time to rest. Last week’s SBS Popular Music program will be the end of f(x)’s activities of the 3rd album ‘Red Light’. Victoria, Luna, Krystal and Amber will continue on with solo activities. The rest of the members will still be part of the SMTOWN concert which will be held on August 15th and other overseas promotions.” (cr:hellokpop)
K-netizens have been calling Sulli inconsiderate for ending the group’s album promotion in less than a month. One top comment on an OSEN article said: “I figured she was really sick… but why no consideration for the other members who prepared hard for this album? They’re forced to quit promotions as soon it was released.” Meanwhile, there were also understanding from K-netizens, who said that the negative comments from other fans about Sulli should be deleted. “Something needs to be done about the hateful commenters so that this doesn’t happen again, this is SM’s problem.” A comment said.
Honestly, I was pretty shocked when Sulli announced that she would be taking a temporary hiatus from her entertainment career. I don't know how to describe the mixed feeling I had towards this shocking news. It's really hard for me to accept the fact. I mean Red Light was only released earlier this month and I totally not prepared for all these...I think maybe the only thing I can do now is to keep supporting the girls with some cheerful and supportive messages?
To smiley angel Sulli,
Please stay strong! I know you are having hard time with those hateful comments and false rumours but don't forget that you have us f(ans) and your lovely members who will surely stand by you no matter what. We will be waiting for a newborn Sulli to come back to us! 休息是为了走更长的路. Baby Ssul, take your time and have a good rest before continue your journey. I believe you will go through all these mess soon. f(x) ain't complete without you! I sincerely hope that our f(♡) could help to cure your illness/sadness and save you from all the bad things surrounded you! Do you know how much I miss your angelic smile? ♡
By far, I have a lot of questions playing in my mind like is Sulli OK? How is Sulli now? Will she be fine? Did she wipe her tears alone at night? Was it hard for her to make such decision? etc. I wish I could help to ease burden on Sulli's shoulders. I know some of you might be saying that Sulli is being irresponsible to quit all the activities now but try to understand her can? She's just a 20 years old girl and she has been through a lot of shitty things since last year! Sulli is kinda sensitive towards hate comments but she always smiles and gives us all the positive side of her. Can't you see how good this girl is? I believe she has had tough time for making such decision. We gotta trust Sulli and have faith, f(ans). There's one important thing we have gotta bear in mind. That is, Sulli is only temporarily pausing all her activities and having rest, she WILL NOT leaving f(x)! #staystrongsulli
