After School's Bekah talks about her struggles on Tumblr

[bmo.livejournal.com]

Former After School rapper Bekah is rapidly gaining attention for a recent post on her personal Tumblr page that reflects on past struggles, performing and staying true to who you are.

Though Bekah doesn’t point fingers or specify which struggles she is talking about, the post is widely presumed to be directed toward her time with her former agency Pledis Entertainment as a member of After School.


Read it below:

a little honesty

“ Don’t Hold Your Breath ” by Nicole Scherzinger

This song explain simply what I felt and what was going on inside after all this time.

This isn’t about a boyfriend heartbreak, this is about giving everything you had to the someone’s or something’s and facing the consequences of being taken advantage of.

I just felt that you guys needed some honesty.

I’m so thankful for those who truly cared about me and for those who still do.

I just needed to let it out guys. Believe me, I loved performing and still do but there are things that I could never explain…

When they tell you that you’re not enough. That you quite don’t meet their standards yet. Fuck it. You don’t need that kind of negativity.

In the end it’s about being happy with who you are and what truly is important to you. That in the end, whatever they want from you isn’t important.

it’s about you.

peace, love & God Bless

-b

ps: yes. i just swore. haha i’m not perfect.

The post has already sparked a huge reaction from international fans following Bekah’s Tumblr page. One replied, “I knew there was a reason why she was always my favorite. I miss her performing but if she’s happier now than no complaints.” Another said, “You’re more than enough for us, Bekah. I can’t wait for the day when you prove them wrong. Please don’t give up on your passion just because some stupid person don’t appreciate you. Please continue performing.”


source: akp + bekah's tumblr

Comments

[iznanassi.livejournal.com]

She's someone I look up to a lot, never seen a more honest person.

And I think we all knew that she didn't leave AS just for design, so I hope there's no wank that erupts or w/e.

[ifuaskedmeto.livejournal.com]

I totally agree. she's one of the few idol role models IMO. love that gurl.

[lasthenia.livejournal.com]

love her ;~;

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Not good enough? Pledis a big ass joke, this girl was it and yet you force upon us Raina. I don't think there's a more incompetent company in Kpop than them.

[yunho.livejournal.com]

I don't think there's a more incompetent company in Kpop than them.

dsp, nh media, xing all come to mind

[ayumikoshiro.livejournal.com]

SO glad to see her let out what she needed to. There must be so many trainees who faced the same situation as her super talented but losing out because they didn't fit the mold.

[conxito.livejournal.com]

I know she has the right to speak out.
and i really love her, but why now? and what about the other members?

well, I still love you, Bekah♥
good luck in what you're doing!! *v*)/

[bmo.livejournal.com]

..it's not the girls' fault tho.

[stillwaiting.livejournal.com]

That girl was amazing, Pledis is stupid as hell if they thought she wasn't good enough.
At least she doesn't have to deal with that ridicule anymore and can move on to better things since at the moment After School ain't one of them.

[toomanysides.livejournal.com]

i am sure she is happier now. the company and korean public were awful to her.

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Was it about her weight? Those fatties need to stfu. I'm so sick of the digs at Victoria and Hyosung aswell, these people must be whales themselves.

[vag-breath.livejournal.com]

crying

[joongielover.livejournal.com]

flawless avatar.

[bmo.livejournal.com]

she has a beautiful voice ok and her dramas r rly popular ^_^ and they dont throw uee in anyone's face much anymore lmfao. now it's nana and raina.

[anconeous.livejournal.com]

/clicks Bekah's Tumblr to follow her.

[bmo.livejournal.com]

tbh i'm surprised kahi is still in the group after that :/

[murderistx.livejournal.com]

If Jungah left too then yea.

Re: Honestly, when After School

[erbalurbal.livejournal.com]

I loveeeeeed the original after school. I don't like how they changed into a cutesy group experimental group.

[uncyn.livejournal.com]

it's never that bekah doesn't meet their standards but that she cannot fit those standards. pledis is looking for an emaciated waif with the same personality (or lack thereof), nose, eyes and lips as the next plastic girl on the street. bekah's far better than pledis could ever ask for so i'm glad she knows that and believes in herself.

[a-perfect-shade.livejournal.com]

+1000

[o-o-mai-o-o.livejournal.com]

;A; love this girl, ultimate AS bias. Pledis can kiss my ass, she was the fiercest girl they'd ever get.

[royalantares.livejournal.com]

Heartbreaking. If they said that she didn't meet their standards, then seriously fuck them. She was one of the more talented ones.
The tweets the others made during that time suggest it wasn't a friendly departure.

[goshipgurl.livejournal.com]

OT but what did the members tweet?

[aeries-amethyst.livejournal.com]

I'm wondering about this too actually o.O I mean it was obvious after a while that Bekah wasn't comfortable being in the group...but now I wonder about other unpopular members like Jungah and Jooyeon because they never quite get the chance to shine anymore :(

[suzieeq-luv.livejournal.com]

Bad Guy was glourious really :D

[suzieeq-luv.livejournal.com]

Fuck it. You don’t need that kind of negativity.
She does seem happier now but I still miss seeing her perform in AS :/
Even if I don't know where Pledis is taking that group...

[prlsb4swiine.livejournal.com]

god pledis have you SEEN this girl's talent?
Honestly I'm happy she's in a better place. No one deserves that, especially when you DO have so much to offer.

[raviolikenshin.livejournal.com]

for me i've always had qualms about after school's setup

the way they've made it is that you have to claw for popularity or be pushed to the back and have nothing. bekah was easily one of the most talented, but since she didn't meet their expectations they just cut her.

it creates a negative atmosphere (understandably) that has never allowed me to get into the group. they always seem like a bunch of solo artists working together who are trying to beat each other in popularity. it may be a more accurate portrait of what the entertainment industry and idol groups are but...

[ohbangladesh.livejournal.com]

you summed it up perfectly tbh

it's a shame that the group is like that.

[chinchuu.livejournal.com]

pledis' loss.
bekah is amazing.

[olive-101.livejournal.com]

i still feel sorry for her. =/ then again, i should feel sorry for pledis, they lost such a talented girl

[pussyqueen.livejournal.com]

:'(

[ifuaskedmeto.livejournal.com]

honestly PLEDIS is a shady ass company... I feel so bad for her especially because she was getting replaced by talentless hacks like NANA etc. who probably sexed their way into after school... damn, life really isn't fair is it. the girl wit the most talent gets the axe just because she ain't a size 0 ladyboy.