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NH Media stated, "[Dongho's departure] was not due to a discord [with the group or the agency]. It is something that Dongho considered for a long time... Since a long time ago, Dongho didn't think the celebrity life was right for him and has discussed this multiple times, so we have been thinking about a future course of action for a long time... [Dongho] initially took a break from his activities, but he officially decided to leave the group on the 16th."
According to NH Media, Dongho halted his activities following his group's Tokyo concert on August 30. But even after the break, his wish to leave the entertainment industry still hadn't changed, so the agency allowed him to leave after considering his wish and the fact that his physical condition seemed to be taking a toll, even despite the fact that Dongho still had 3 years left under the contract.
As it is a very rare occurrence that an agency will allow an artist to leave before the contract's expiration, the agency was asked to explain. A rep said, "We decided to follow his wishes. As much as he expressed his wish not to live as a celebrity anymore, it seems like [Dongho] will not only stop his activities as a singer but in other fields as well. It seems he will start having to think about what he will do from now on."
Although Dongho's departure is a definite setback, U-KISS plan to make their comeback later this month as scheduled
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Date: 2013-10-17 07:51 am (UTC)anyways you'll be missed!~
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Date: 2013-10-17 08:29 am (UTC)I hope this sort of thing trickles down into the other companies, because there's far too many idols who quite literally cannot break contract without ruining their, and their family's, futures. Things need to change, and the mental and physical well being of artists need to come before anything else. It's a foreign concept in the entertainment industry, in any country, but doesn't mean there isn't some hope people will realize good health leads to better creativity and work. And that not everyone can handle the stress of being in the public eye, as well as the lack of privacy, and the rigorous hell the body is put through on a daily basis.
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Date: 2013-10-17 08:44 am (UTC)But well, Ukiss fighting orz
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Date: 2013-10-17 09:50 am (UTC)That's what I thought too. He may not have singing talents nor is a great dancer but boy sure knows how to speak and entertain. He has a future in MC-ing and acting. Hopefully he comes around in the future when he's had enough of the quiet life.
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Date: 2013-10-17 12:50 pm (UTC)He had 3 years left. And U-KISS debuted 5 years ago when he was just barely 14. I know it's legal over there but still . . . I can't imagine having 8 years of my life signed away as a 9th grader.
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Date: 2013-10-17 01:46 pm (UTC)fucking scary that this is reality
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Date: 2013-10-17 05:43 pm (UTC)and it was nice of their company to listen and understand what he wants =))
and to the rest of ukiss hope they'll stay strong =D
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