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On October 18, the members of BEAST took part in an interview with TV Report to discuss their newly-released special seventh mini album “TIME.”
During the interview, they were asked about the recent reports about MBLAQ and the rumors surrounding the group’s disbandment. The two idol groups are known to be close peers and friends, as they both released their debut albums on the same day—October 14, 2009.
On the subject of Lee Joon and Thunder leaving MBLAQ, the members of BEAST expressed, “We were very surprised after hearing the news. But that’s honestly not something we have the right to discuss or argue about.”
They said, “Not all withdrawals are bad or negative. As far as we know, it was a natural process because the contract period expired. We debuted on the same day and we promoted together a lot over the years, so we saw each other often on various stages. In that aspect, we have many memories and we’re going to miss being noisy and rowdy all together.”
BEAST also shared, “MBLAQ is a particularly special group to us. Since our debut, we were always compared, and through that we received a lot of help from one another. Our two teams performed special stages together and had many battle performances.”
The members expressed well-wishes for their close peers, saying, “It’s upsetting and disappointing. Because we’re so close with the MBLAQ members, it’s difficult to ask anything more about it, as it is a sensitive issue. We hope everything is resolved well.”
Meanwhile, it was reported earlier this month that MBLAQ’s Lee Joon and Thunder would be withdrawing from the group following the end of their contracts with J.Tune Camp. Due to these reports, rumors of the group’s disbandment began to float around, however, their agency explained that nothing has been confirmed and they are still in discussion about future plans.
1. [+441, -13] They used to be rivals back in the day... MBLAQ, try to fighting again!
2. [+361, -11] I was honestly envious of MBLAQ when they first debuted... I had more people around me who liked MBLAQ more than B2ST and MBLAQ was on a lot more variety shows than B2ST back then. They could've done so much better... if only their company gave them the support. They could've had a win win situation, both groups.. Although I'm a B2UTY, it breaks my heart to hear such bad news ㅠㅠ
3. [+282, -11] I remember when MBLAQ debuted, so many people commented about looking forward to them because they were Rain's idols while B2ST got comments calling them a recycled group... I like both groups so I hope MBLAQ resolves everything and B2ST continues doing as well as they are now!
4. [+235, -32] Misread the title and thought B2ST was disbanding for a second;
5. [+160, -5] MBLAQ's issue was their agency... They had no idea how to support the kids. Upsetting, really. They debuted at the same time as B2ST too and were considered rivals..
6. [+141, -13] Really thought MBLAQ would do better when they both first debuted... I guess you can never tell someone's future ㅋㅋ
7. [+124, -21] B2ST, let's go forever!!!
8. [+86, -2] It was a win win for both of them with the rivalry... but now they're on separate paths..
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Date: 2014-10-20 07:30 pm (UTC)The manufactured rivalry between them was always stupid (but I'm saying that as someone who isn't a fan of either group and, thus, has zero emotional investment).
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Date: 2014-10-20 07:34 pm (UTC)anyways BEAST's answer is solid, I really hope they're all still good friends
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Date: 2014-10-20 07:36 pm (UTC)not a fan but it's always sad to hear about a group's disbandment... tho at this point i think it's for the best?
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Date: 2014-10-20 07:37 pm (UTC)i'm happy with the way they handled this. it's sad to see a group like mblaq heading to a possible disbandment because they are great. if only they were managed properly...
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Date: 2014-10-20 08:23 pm (UTC)uggh i hope lee joon is going to get all the roles
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Date: 2014-10-20 08:40 pm (UTC)i hope he will be smarter than sohee and won't go near lee byung hyun's dungeon
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Date: 2014-10-20 08:41 pm (UTC)I hope we'll still see Joon around variety shows.
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Date: 2014-10-21 01:00 am (UTC)and no, not hating them..
ok whatever...
Blaqies my poor bb ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ 😭
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Date: 2014-10-21 02:07 am (UTC)and Omonabut I digress.no subject
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