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What people sometimes forget is that idol life isn't for everybody. Being an idol is really just a job. Apply, sign up, get money and leave when(and if) the times comes. Obviously, it's more than that, but without all those embellishments, idol life essentially is just a job for most. I have laughed sometimes observing LeeSem in interviews/performances where it subtly looks like she'd rather be somewhere else.

Someone mentioning people 'beating' them. Really? Because you saw/heard one cut of Sera getting tapped on the head with a roll of paper? It seems it was done in jest as she smiled afterward..(and no it's not because she enjoyed it). I just seem to observe some people grabbing one incident (and the eunji 'solo' comment from 4 years ago. Come on, it's like a teenager saying 'I wish I was dead' when their parents don't give them what they want, said in the heat of the moment) and embellishing it to be the basis of why the company is terrible and why their roster leaves. The first trio to leave had reason (though I truly feel for Bini </3) as did Leesem and Eunji.

It's up in air with Sera's reasoning, but I think people should make a researched argument for their judgement of the situation. Not everything is scandal/coverup/lie/pile of bs. Sometimes, it happens and that's craptastic, but it's not the reason for everything.

I've really I'm somewhat digressed from my original point, but that's my two cents.

Haven't been on in ages. Sad to hear about this news.

I'm thankful for the time Sera has given to the group. Nothing but love for Namyu's biggest fan. 

Kyungmin, forever trapped in the Pledis dungeon.

Rana and Bini! It seems all my Biases seem to leave the group.

Rana has a nice bass-y voice, which I assumed she was told to utilise after the beginning of the Ladies promotion, as she was doing a whole heap of backing vocals in the lives, but essentially that's where her strength would lie...harmonising with higher vocals. In saying that, she could compliment Bini's vocals, as they'd suit...but alas..this would only remain a dream.

Rana 'rapping' eh...if she trained, she'd have a distinct vocal like Eunji.

Does anyone blast Namyu at Karaoke? I tried No Playboy the other day, and it was surprisingly easy..but I guess I was just standing and not moving about.

If Sungah ever goes back to short hair....ARGHEFKSNFKDNK!!! NO!

Randomly, I've been really getting into Ga In's FxxK U track...when it dawned on me how it sounded a little like Sungah. There is something about the vocals in that track which reminds me heavily of Sungah. Also, I can imagine Sungah doing a solo track like that. I wish she did. /wishes really hard.

^ Yes! Although it gives people a role in a group, I'm so disappointed with so many idol rappers. I'd say let Erin get more rap parts, or give Sungah some hardcore training..despite the fact she's got my favourite vocal sound of the whole group.

I was going through some of the old Seoul Train vids and they made me sad a little. Sam got a shit load of singing time (Rihanna's 'umbrella' 'russian roulette'/ big solos in the ZE:A cover 'All day long' etc), Rana's (or Eunji? Someone with a deeper singing voice) vocals on 'All Day Long'. The standout for me has to be Bini's cover of 'First Love' by Utada Hikaru. <3.

I've read through a few opinions on the mechanics behind the departures, and while I respect them, I don't really agree.

Why does there always have to be some sort of 'real' reason, behind everything? A lot of people seem to view SE differently after the documentary aired, and it seemed to shock them....but that's how the machine works. Other entertainment companies would need to have similar training methods and hours in order to produce the best results. Just because you haven't seen a similar documentary from another company, doesn't mean that stuff doesn't happen there too. I'd guess it'd more craptastic coming from an even smaller company than SE..

Hyunjoo and Eunji are grown ass women. I'm not sure how they've been training for, but they've been a group situation for 4+ years, so I can hardly blame them if they want some freedom. They want to freely read books, and watch movies. Hooray. Let them be adults. There may come a time in life when maybe you've had enough of one job, and need to find another. Don't hate on them for wanting that.

In other news....Sweet Candy....really!!??! -_-

I'm glad someone mentioned the overkill of the 'Eunji solo thing' from the documentary. I tend to throw innocent inanimate objects at walls when I see people using this a proof for some ridiculous claim.

The news really threw me and it sucks, but if they wanna chill and cease being part of the group, then what can you do?

I was listening to 'Don't Call Me Baby' by Madison Avenue a few weeks thinking it could be 'No Playboy' Pt 2, with Sem getting her model walk on...guess that wont happen.

AS have really made the most of their PV budgets during this promo era and made it work so well.