MINEs and members, you’re really surprised right? I’ve always listened to unnie’s letters as a maknae but I’m escaping the shell of being a maknae and expressing my feelings. I guess that means I’ve gained some years of experience as an original member~?
Usually when I talk during ments, the things I've said have always been fairly standard comments so the fact that I'm personally talking about us like this makes me slightly embarrased.
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An exciting and happy day like this! Because of overflowing emotions, there might be people who cry so I’m gonna try and talk lightheartedly~
To be honest I’m afraid I’ll cry while reading the letter.. age 25, an age that’s full of tears….
First off, I sincerely congratulate our MINE’s first birthday~ You really have an official birthday now! (translator note: the 9th Oct fanmeeting was held as the inauguration ceremony of the fanclub, and its official opening date) A time span of 5 years, there are amazing people… that have been with us since debut, people who joined the fandom after our recent Hurt Locker promotions, and fans that joined during Glue, which could be seen as a “critical moment”. Regardless of when you became a fan, thank you so much for always staying at the same spot. If you all just grazed by in passing, we might not have an official place for us (translator note: a metaphor for their fanclub) like this ㅠ_ㅠ
I’ve mentioned in interviews that there’s a phrase in fandom life that’s referred to “being aware of reality”? (translator note: refers to being aware of the reality that struggling idol groups face, including the difficulties of being unsuccessful and/or not recognized, etc.) Our group is probably a group that made you feel that a lot; I’ve been part of a fandom before so I know what that’s like.
Despite all of that, our MINEs are like a 100 year old tree with deep roots that never faltered, and I’m always touched ♡
In the past, I didn’t think much of fans following us around to our schedules and coming to see us. But after thinking about it, fans have to get ready before us and prepare everything, fans have to fill in the seats before we perform.. fans can only go home after we’re completely done with our schedule. After realizing that.. I felt that MINEs’ schedule are more difficult than ours. That’s something that’s not possible with a normal amount of affection but you never show that you’re having a hard time. Instead, you support us and tell us to have strength. It makes me think that we saved a country in our past lives. However! MINEs have to think about their own bodies while following us around~ You always worry about us getting sick but as much as you worry about us, we’re constantly worried about you possibly getting sick while waiting for us on a cold day, or getting hurt while trying to be part of our busy schedules. As much as we value each other, we won’t get sick so MINEs promise to do the same!
Oh also, our members might get annoyed if I don’t say something to them.. I’ll get scolded in the group chat.. After resting last year and starting up promotions again with Drama, I think I’ve realised the importance of the members. I felt this especially during our preparation for Hurt Locker because everyone was in a slump. We always want to show a better image, an evolved image. Maybe it’s because we set our expectations too high, but there were a lot of aspects that we weren’t satisfied with. So the members all struggled a little but every time that happened, I gained strength when I looked at the members. I had the mindset of “I have to be strong for these people, I have to work hard.” I think I got over my slump by having that mindset. As a result, the members took up 80% of my thoughts. That doesn’t apply to just me, it’s probably the same for all the members! So I want to use this opportunity to thank the members. I’m obviously thankful to Kyungri-unnie, Sungah-unnie, Sojinnie, and Keumjo. But I want to say I’m even more thankful to the original members Hyuna-unnie, Hyemin-unnie and Minha who were part of Nine Muses before me. Nine Muses and I are here today because they endured things well! Also this is slightly embarrassing so I couldn’t say it but when I first became a trainee, Minha too was only 20 years old. We’re both maknaes but because she entered the team before me, she must have been heavily burdened by the fact that she had to take care of me and teach me lots of things. I didn’t realize this until later on. She never showed that she was having a hard time, I’m really.. could everyone tell her how thankful I am…? Could you also tell her that I want us to get along like we always have in the future too…. (translator note: Hyemi was too embarrassed to say these things to Minha so she asked other people to say them instead) Haha I always seem to be kidding when I say that I want us to last for 20-30 years but deep down, I really want that to happen. So even when I turn 40 and these kids have become mothers, I want to have a Nine Muses 30th Anniversary Dinner Show with the MINEs who grew up and aged with us… Who would still remember Figaro’s choreography..? You’ll all attend when that time comes, right~? Hehehe
Mm I think we’ll be able to come out with a new album soon! It won’t be like “Quarterly Namyu” from 2 years ago but we felt that releasing 3 albums this year would be the right way of repaying MINEs who have been waiting so we’ve been preparing hard~ You’ll all run hard by our side when we have our comeback right~? I hope the upcoming album has good promotions and memories like the past albums~ Having good results on the charts would be perfect but! More than that, I want to have fun with promotions with our MINEs~~ Cause then good things might happen…? Prepare your hearts too..? I always say this but please stay right where you are, we’re going towards you. Don’t get further away from us either! I’m thankful, sorry, and I love you MINE.
