Areum denies being possessed by evil spirits and failed exorcisms lead to her departure from T-ara

[devilsatin.livejournal.com]

Former T-ara member Areum has spoken up about recent rumors that have appeared concerning the 'real reason' behind why she left the group to go solo.

As ridiculous as it sounds, rumors say that Areum was suffering from a bad case of spirit possession. Supposedly, the only path to cure herself of the paranormal disorder is to become a shaman, and her family has been attempting to exorcise her. There are also speculations that she hasn't been acting like her normal self, and so it was impossible for her to continue with T-ara.

She took to her Instagram to comment on the rumors - "Come on~ Don't stick yourself into another person's life when you don't even know the full story. You didn't even see it with your own eyes and you didn't hear it from me personally. Is that okay to do? This isn't right. I'll treat you to a meal, so please contact me directly to tell me who started this talk. I don't want it to end badly. I won't explain. I'm okay as long as I know it's not true. I won't say this twice. You'll think what you want anyway since it's not your life. But as Ahreum, who can't live without her dreams, I'm posting this bravely. From today forward, don't bother my boss or agency members/family."

In an interview with Osen, Areum clarified, "I'm happy and doing well, so I'm not sure why this news came up. I just had some sashimi and was having a good time hanging out when the headlines shocked me."

In regards to rumors about her suffering due to side effects from a diet being coupled with an unstable family life, she added, "There are no negative effects of a diet. The choreography for T-ara N4's 'Countryside Life' was really intense, so I did lose 13kg (28 lbs) during promotions. I'm very healthy though."

On the rumors that she's possessed by a spirit, she laughed stating, "Since the rumors are already out there, I'll make sure to hold a haunting performance."

"I'm thankful to my agency for the solo promotions, and it's a very happy time for me right now. I ask that you look forward to my future activities."

Areum's mother has also mentioned that she will be taking legal action against whoever started the rumors. She stated, "We're currently looking into finding a lawyer."

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Comments

[pentrue.livejournal.com]

most probably muscle mass loss as it weighs more than fat. Their bodies are messed up, and it's going to cause problems in the future.

[shineebambi.livejournal.com]

how is a rumor about her leaving t-ara reduced to possession like people sometimes

also holy shit losing 28lbs is a lot of weight to lose especially when they are ready skinny O_O

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Maybe being possessed is the reason Ahruem looked alive during lives.

[frantastic.livejournal.com]

omg

[laeryn.livejournal.com]

13kg? How much did she weigh before, omg?

[the-erotomanic.livejournal.com]

She looks cute in the pic.

And no one bother her boss, okay.

wtf

[pyocatz.livejournal.com]

Re: wtf

[shineesbright.livejournal.com]

same suho, same

[atelierlune.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, that does sound ridiculous.

[ayumikoshiro.livejournal.com]

28 lbs good Lord what kind of exercise routine was she on.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Doesn't KKS starve them during promo?

[candycrush808.livejournal.com]

WTH, did she lose water and muscle? She certainly didn't have spare fat.

[charlotterhys.livejournal.com]

But Ahreum, you'd make the cutest mudang. XD

[annhh.livejournal.com]

"I'm very healthy though."

does she even believe that herself

[45s.livejournal.com]

did they cut off an arm? wtf

[frantastic.livejournal.com]

Countryside Life's choreo wasn't that intense tho? I get she lost weight from other reasons but I wouldn't put my money on the choreo.

Lol, evil spirits.

[swhyeon1991.livejournal.com]

Omg what happened in that pic though??

[devilsatin.livejournal.com]

she painted her face! :3

[rennehollic.livejournal.com]

(http://tinypic.com?ref=289hmo)
my first thought was: will this catch on? now everytime someone leaves it's because they are posessed?

second: where were those 13kgs? in her hair?

[vermicelli-rice.livejournal.com]

aww pushing daisies gif.

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

This girl is staying relevant no matter what. This smells like CCM style media play. Maybe her solo will actually happen.

[jayene25.livejournal.com]

Demon Queen Areum, tbh.

[donttakethebait.livejournal.com]

lol i cant at everything

[bunica1990.livejournal.com]

huh

lol

[lankyyeti.livejournal.com]

i laughing so hard this is so stupid. ccm, what are you smoking? I want some

[aya-sama3000.livejournal.com]

Does Sunyesus need to come over to exorcist a spirit before she leaves for canada?

Then again CCM is the gateway to hell so Sunye wouldnt go near there

[anatawawho.livejournal.com]

lol @ u areum

[digitalqueen.livejournal.com]

Well she did look scary skinny during those promotions, but 13 kgs? wow.

[fancifury.livejournal.com]

i don't believe her! as a practicing psychic i could always sense evil spirits around her. i'll be lighting my prayer candles tonight!

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Can you tell me the Lottery Numbers too?

[fancifury.livejournal.com]

ALSO i will be holding a BYOB funeral for 5doll's careers after their comeback flops! please RSVP!