Popular 5th Generation Girl Group Member Apologizes For Not Living In Dorms
Recently, 5th generation girl group tripleS revealed that a couple of members had moved out of the dorms. During non-promotional periods, a few of the members chose to move out, utilizing the dorms only when the group is promoting. The system invited criticism and worry from their fans.
5th Generation Girl Group Gets Criticized For Their Unique Dorm Arrangements
Amongst the four members who moved out, is Kim Yooyeon, who is one of the most popular members of the group. After facing backlash, she decided to apologize to fans. She also reassured fans that she would be moving back into the dorms, even during non-promotional periods.
“I’m writing this after lots of consideration. I’m so sorry and sad to think that many fans were worried and bothered about what we said on Signal yesterday. Firstly, I think we did make a big statement, but anyway, next month I have lots of overseas schedules and I think I’ll be moving back into the dorms within the next two months at most. Due to some family matters, I moved out of the dorms into my family home, which is near to the office in Seoul. I hope you guys will consider it as a vacation of sorts for me. I hope you guys don’t think too much of it. When I move back into the dorms after one or two months, it’ll be shown on Signal too. And even during non-promotional periods, I’m always with the members from lunch to dinner, going to the company daily and practicing, so you don’t have to worry too much.”
— Kim Yooyeon
As dorm-living is a part of K-Pop culture treasured and valued by many, it seems that tripleS’s unique arrangements worried some fans. Dorm-life is essential for rookie groups, and as TripleS debuted as a full group in 2024, many felt that it was still too early for them to move out.
