Girl group T-ara, who has been facing quite a bit of public backlash after bullying controversy, has just released a handwritten apology letter to fans.
Released via their official website on August 29th, the apology letter states:
“We write this letter after much deliberation. The past month has felt longer than the time it took us to debut and the time we've promoted under all of your love. First, we would like to honestly apologize for making so many concerned. We admit that we were immature in not being able to resolve our differences in opinions within the group and letting it out publicly, and we are all reflecting on it together.”
We deeply apologize for acting without thought. If we had understood each other, shared, and acted more maturely, none of this would have happened. We think that thought every day in misery. Looking back, we've always overcome any hardships together while chasing the same dream, and it breaks our heart to think that all of those good memories are being seen in a bad light.”
The letter also noted concerns for former member, Hwayoung, stating, “We also think that Hwayoung must have gone through a hard time for being misunderstood as being ostracized. We were all surprised at a result none of us thought or wanted and feel upset that we can no longer be together again. We hope that Hwayoung no longer has to face any pain again.”
They went on, “We apologize to everyone for concerning everyone with this issue and disappointing those that loved our music. This hardship was an opportunity of learning for us.
We are supposed to be the strength of many, and have now learned how much responsibility we have on our shoulders, as well as how responsibly we must act.”
“To our parents, who live for us, and our fans, who will remain by us until the end to love our music... And to everyone we disappointed, we want to work hard so that our apology will be accepted. We are genuinely sorry. We ask that you also give your everlasting support and love to Hwayoung, who must have had a harder time than us. We will always support Hwayoung no matter what. From all of T-ara.”
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