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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 10:01
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Woo Ji-yoon quits K-pop duo BOL4
우지윤, 볼빨간사춘기 탈퇴
Posted : 2020-04-08 10:15
Updated : 2020-04-08 10:15
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BOL4 members Woo Ji-yoon, left, and Ahn Ji-young at a showcase held at Ilji Art Hall in Seoul on Sept. 10 last year. Korea Times file
BOL4 members Woo Ji-yoon, left, and Ahn Ji-young at a showcase held at Ilji Art Hall in Seoul on Sept. 10 last year. Korea Times file

Woo Ji-yoon has quit K-pop duo Bolbbalgan 4 (BOL4) after four years, citing concerns about the direction of her career in the future.

우지윤이 향후 진로에 대한 고민을 이유로 4년 만에 K팝 듀오 볼빨간 사춘기(BOL4)를 탈퇴했다.


In a handwritten letter, Woo, the guitarist and backup vocalist, thanked her fans for their love and support but admitted she had been thinking about leaving for some time.

기타리스트 겸 서브 보컬인 우지윤은 자필로 쓴 편지에서 팬들의 사랑과 성원에 감사하면서도 그동안 떠날 생각을 하고 있었다고 솔직한 심경을 밝혔다.


"It was a process of contemplating about my future seriously, and it occurred to me that now is an important time to embark on a new challenge, before it's too late," she said.

그녀는 "앞으로의 진로에 대해 진지하게 고민하는 과정들이 있었고, 저에게는 더 늦기 전에 지금이 가장 새로운 도전이 필요한 중요한 시기라는 생각이 들었습니다"라고 말했다.


Woo said co-member Ahn Ji-young and their agency Shofar Music had tried to persuade her to stay, but they respected her decision.

우지윤은 팀 멤버인 안지영과 소속사인 쇼파르뮤직이 자신을 팀에 머물도록 설득했지만 자신의 결정을 존중했다고 말했다.


"What I started in high school for fun has now grown into a group that many people pay attention to and root for, and I want to let you know that BOL4 is a precious memory to me," she said.

그녀는 "고등학생 때 좋아서 시작했던 일이 이제 많은 분들이 관심을 갖고 응원해주는 팀으로 성장한 만큼 볼빨간 사춘기는 제게 너무 소중한 추억이라는 것을 말씀드리고 싶다"고 전했다.


"Although I won't be able to continue on as a member, I will remain as a fan and a friend who fully supports BOL4. Thank you for being with me during my brightest moments. I love you."

이어 "멤버로서 함께하는 모습을 보여드릴 수는 없겠지만 앞으로 볼빨간 사춘기를 응원하는 팬이자 친구로 남겠다. 저의 찬란한 시간을 함께 해줘 정말 감사합니다. 사랑합니다"라고 덧붙였다.


Shofar Music released a statement on Thursday, saying: "Woo expressed her intention to leave BOL4 due to concerns about her career path, and we have discussed this matter many times for a long time. In the end, we decided to respect her decision.

쇼파르 뮤직은 목요일 성명을 통해 "우지윤이 진로에 대한 고민으로 볼빨간 사춘기를 떠나겠다는 뜻을 밝혔으며, 이 문제를 오랫동안 여러 차례 논의했지만 결국 그녀의 결정을 존중하기로 결정했다"고 밝혔다.


"BOL4 will continue under the same name with Ahn as its only member, without recruiting additional members. Ahn and Woo will continue to be colleagues and friends who support the paths they each take."

한 관계자는 "볼빨간 사춘기는 추가 영입 없이 안지영 혼자 활동을 지속할 것이다. 안지영과 우지윤은 앞으로도 각자의 길을 응원하는 동료이자 친구로 남을 것"이라고 말했다.


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