Krystal Opens Up About Reasons For f(x)’s Prolonged Hiatus

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

#Krystal Opens Up About Reasons For #fx’s Prolonged Hiatus https://t.co/rneymnRMoc pic.twitter.com/vX2o5FSgZD

— Soompi (@soompi) January 19, 2018

In a recent interview, Krystal talked about f(x)’s prolonged hiatus and why the group hasn’t made a comeback in over two years.

f(x) has not released an album since 2015, when the group made its first—and so far, only—comeback as four members with “4 Walls.” Although the members have pursued various solo activities in the time since, many fans have been anxious to see them promote together as a group again.

Krystal, who is currently starring in the tvN drama “Prison Playbook,” expressed that she also wishes to see f(x) return to the stage. She revealed that although the members frequently discussed making a comeback, even going so far as to schedule a date for a release in the past, their plans had always fallen through.

“The timing never worked out,” she explained. “Either the timing wasn’t right or the circumstances weren’t right. We made a lot of effort. We even had a plan to make a comeback during a certain month, but it fell through. It didn’t work out the way we wanted.”

She added, “The members always talk about group activities. We tried many times, but whenever we set a date in an attempt to prepare an album, something always came up.”

Krystal went on to clarify, “It’s not that our company isn’t letting us release an album. Everything is all about timing, but until now, that timing hasn’t worked out. When the timing is right and there’s a good song available, we’re always ready to release an album.”

The idol-turned-actress said that she felt apologetic to her fans, who frequently ask her when they can expect to see a new f(x) album. “I’m really, truly sorry to our fans,” she remarked. “I feel sorry because I can see how hard it is for them, and because I’m so sorry, I feel like there’s nothing I can say. I feel frustrated by the fact that I have nothing to tell them.”

However, she reassured her fans that she had no intention of giving up on her singing career. “Because I love music, it’s something that I never want to let go of,” she said. “I miss dancing. We’re always open to [making a comeback].”

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Source: Soompi

So by timing, they mean Victoria's support for PRC's claim of the South China Sea?

Comments

[premonitioner.livejournal.com]

probably also anti Chinese sentiment in response to China's opposition to THAAD.

but I also don't believe that SM aren't holding them back by focusing on other groups bc that's just what SM does to girl groups

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

Krystal has a nice acting career going on, she probably isn't losing any sleep over this. The fans and Amber (Luna too, I guess, maybe?) are the only ones still hardcore caring about it. F(x) is an amazing group but they're obviously over.... I'd like to get one last properly done comeback from them though, so we could properly close the book on it.

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

💔

[daceymormont.livejournal.com]

She's being nice about it but it's obviously also SM blocking them. I'm not hopeful about them ever coming back lol

[goldenrosalie.livejournal.com]

lmao i find it hard to believe that all blame is on members and sm just can't do anything about it. when sm wants it - they can clear anyone's schedules, refuse individual work in favour of focusing on group activities or idol ends up doing both. when sm sets a date they always follow through no matter what.
it's sweet of her to say that she wants f(x) comeback and members want it too and it will happen one day but i don't think i need any false hopes. i made peace with the fact that they don't exist as a group anymore.

[broadcities.livejournal.com]

her words are not something we didn't know/suspect. they're my fave group so obviously i'm still hoping for a comeback despite all the signs against it.

[bob-dabuilda.livejournal.com]

I believe it. Also SM has larger groups to focus on so they're not pressuring Fx to have a comeback. I don't think the group ever lived up to their expectations or were always a side experiment to other projects so SM dgaf.

[bleuvelvet.livejournal.com]

The timing is that Victoria's making yuan in China and doesn't want to give that up for a f(x) comeback lol I don't know why people are so obtuse about it

[vh4n.livejournal.com]

IA honestly lol

[lemonadetea.livejournal.com]

Get them one of them time-turner things Hermione had. I need some f(x).

[yejun.livejournal.com]

I want them to have a comeback so badly but I'm sure Vic and Krystal could live just fine off their acting so I don't think they'll actually come back before they either get a song they all love or Vic gets(/takes?) a break from all her projects in China.

[mlmello.livejournal.com]

I understand she had to give an answer and then spilled this generic answer/was instructed to give this generic answer. for me, fx is over. just like 2ne1 was way before yg made their disbandment official. krystal and victoria make more money for SM with their solo activities than the group ones, no way they would trade that for fx comeback, especially after this long hiatus.

[taengwoo.livejournal.com]

at this rate victoria probably forgot all the korean shes learned

[miwa201.livejournal.com]

i feel like people are being obtuse. this is most definitely about thaad and victoria not wanting to give up her work in china to come back in korea (and i feel like it might reflect badly on her in china if she'd return to korea, even briefly). there's a reason why lay isn't back either. sm isn't dumb, 4 walls sold 70k, red velvet only matched that with perfect velvet

[haroobommi.livejournal.com]

this

[tungatunga.livejournal.com]

IA

[camified.livejournal.com]

right? what IS this inclination to blame sm/red velvet? if nct/exo/sj can make comebacks within the same year then so could those groups.

[babyjenkski.livejournal.com]

Can't they just come back as a trio? I mean, Victoria is like Lay. EXO moved forward with 8 members although they continue to say that Lays is still part of the team. They can do the same for F(X).

[nana-the-dwarf.livejournal.com]

I’d be down for a trio. Beautiful Stanger is still one of my fave f(x) songs, and it’s just Luna, Krystal and Amber.

A sub-unit mini album would be cool. Victoria gets to stay in China making her yuan, Luna and Amber get the activities they deserve, Krystal benefits from it as well, fans get some new material and SM reaps the gains, as always.

[rainstormraider.livejournal.com]

Nah.
Its SME.
They have Red Velvet now, and f(x) will stay in the dungeon forever. Look what they did with SNSD.
And poor Red Velvet basically just escaped the dungeon too.

[jaequeeragenda.livejournal.com]

id rather haave amber luna duo forever than fx at this point, and ngl i forgot all about victoria til i read the comments D:;;; oops