Lee Hongki Addresses Song Seunghyun’s Departure From FTISLAND in Fan Chatroom

“I’m sorry we couldn’t keep our promise of keeping our group as 5 members.”

In light of the recent departure of Song Seunghyun from FTISLAND, Lee Hongki explained the decision to fans in a private chatroom.

The messages read as follows:

Hello.

I bet you’re surprised.

Hm.

– Lee Hongki

First of all…

– Lee Hongki

I’m sorry we couldn’t keep our promise of keeping our group as 5 members.

– Lee Hongki

Seunghyun’s not a little kid anymore, so we thought about it, and he talked to us about it, too.

We decided to respect each other’s dreams, haha.

We’re really, really sad, too.

– Lee Hongki

We’ll still protect FTISLAND as a group.

– Lee Hongki

It’s a difficult situation.

– Lee Hongki

Seunghyun will overcome this, and so will we.

– Lee Hongki

Because there was a meeting…

– Lee Hongki

…there’s such thing as a parting. (I read a lot of books these days)

– Lee Hongki

It’s a beautiful parting, so don’t worry, haha.

– Lee Hongki

And on a side note…

– Lee Hongki

Thank you for the explosion of packages.

60 boxes?

– Lee Hongki

Don’t cry!! Haha. We should send him off with a smile!

– Lee Hongki

I’m going to smile and act as I always did, haha. I’m sure you guys will need time, haha.

– Lee Hongki

 

We needed some time, too. Haha.

– Lee Hongki

Anyway, this is a good parting, so I’m going to cheer him on. Haha.

– Lee Hongki

In addition to these messages, Lee Hongki also posted a message of support on his official Instagram account.

My beloved Seunghyun!! I’ll cheer on your growing dreams no matter what!! Haha. You worked hard, thank you for all the good memories, and let’s not forget them!! Haha. See you tomorrow. I love you.

– Lee Hongki

Following the departure of Choi Jonghoon and Song Seunghyun, FTISLAND will be proceeding as three members including Lee Hongki, Lee Jaejin, and Choi Minhwan.

 

Source: @kissiaojoy