Red Velvet’s Irene Pens A Heartfelt Apology And Letter To Fans For The First Time In Awhile
Red Velvet‘s Irene has been laying low on social media for a while, having only recently taken part in the group’s successful performance at SM Entertainment‘s SM Town live stream concert. After months of staying away from social media, she took a few moments to pen a heartfelt note to fans for the first time via Lysn.
The star apologized once again for her previous attitude scandal and updated fans on her self-reflection. She reflected on her naivety on how her actions may be perceived despite her intentions.
Firstly, I wanted to apologize for causing many people such a huge pain and for worrying everyone due to my lacking ways. When I was 19, in 2009, I started my trainee life and up to now, I stood before everyone as Red Velvet’s Irene. This is my life’s everything. As I came to an age that is both young and mature while living in the small society that is called the entertainment industry, I wanted to do better than anyone at my work, and I have always thought that achieving that is what is the most important to me.
As I thought personally that I’ve been getting along fine with people around me, I did not realize that the way I communicate or express myself could become a problem and I thought that everyone’s way of communication was just different respectively.
— Irene
Irene also shared her promise for the future, how she plans on addressing her behavior from this point forward and wished fans a happy new year.
In response to the past incident, I have been at the receiving end of much worry and reprimand, both by the public and of course, people around me. Due to this, I had the time to silently reflect on myself. Also, although I am undeserving, there were the members, fans, and staff that took care of me by my side. And I came to the realization that it was because of the care I received from these people that I was able to promote without much issue all this while.
— Irene
Just as much as we are unable to turn back time, I am also making efforts not to go back to my past self. I have realized the gravity of words and actions and will become a more mature person. In the future, I will not only try to show the good sides of me as Red Velvet’s leader and as a singer, but I will also work hard so as not to disappoint everyone as the person, Bae Juhyun.
— Irene
On that note, Irene concluded her heartwarming letter to fans. Stay tuned for what the ever-talented Red Velvet has brewing in the new year!
Check out her full statement and translation below:
Hello. This is Irene. It’s been snowing lots and the weather is getting cold. Is everyone doing well? It’s late but I’m nervous coming to greet you guys via a post like this.
Firstly, I wanted to apologize for causing many people such a huge pain and for worrying everyone due to my lacking ways. When I was 19, in 2009, I started my trainee life and up to now, I stood before everyone as Red Velvet’s Irene. This is my life’s everything. As I came to an age that is both young and mature while living in the small society that is called the entertainment industry, I wanted to do better than anyone at my work, and I have always thought that achieving that is what is the most important to me.
As I thought personally that I’ve been getting along fine with people around me, I did not realize that the way I communicate or express myself could become a problem and I thought that everyone’s way of communication was just different respectively.
In response to the past incident, I have been at the receiving end of much worry and reprimand, both by the public and of course, people around me. Due to this, I had the time to silently reflect on myself. Also, although I am undeserving, there were the members, fans, and staff that took care of me by my side. And I came to the realization that it was because of the care I received from these people that I was able to promote without much issue all this while.
Just as much as we are unable to turn back time, I am also making efforts not to go back to my past self. I have realized the gravity of words and actions and will become a more mature person. In the future, I will not only try to show the good sides of me as Red Velvet’s leader and as a singer, but I will also work hard so as not to disappoint everyone as the person, Bae Juhyun.
As this is something that happened due to my lacking ways, I hope that there will not be any more people that receive criticism due to it. It is late but, happy new year.
— Irene
