[NB] Arashi announces a pause in promos after 20 years

[kaleidostar]

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Article: Arashi announces 'halting promos', tearful press conference "we'll work hard until the end"

Source: OSEN via Nate

1. [+306, -32] It's so... beautiful that they said they're going to give their fans time to accept the end. I think that shows how much manner and respect they have for their fans. They're all so talented and good at acting and varieties, they're an amazing group.

2. [+303, -30] They did really well for the past 20 years. A lot of them had individual activities, all of them had so much presence... I think it's a good idea to take a break from group promos instead of forcing themselves to do it. They worked really hard all this time.

3. [+234, -38] This group made my teens and twenties so joyful.. They worked really hard at both singing and acting over the past 20 years!

4. [+31, -4] This is so Arashi. I liked them a lot in high school and college and watched all their videos. I'm grateful to them for my Japanese skills because I watched so many of their TV shows and dramas ㅋㅋ I went with my friends to see them at the Asia Song Festival too. That was already 10 years ago. I remember them saying that their 10th anniversary was their biggest obstacle but for some reason, this really feels like the end this time. They have lots of great songs ㅜㅜ

5. [+28, -2] They're a group that truly loved Korea.. when I think of Arashi, I think of soy marinated crabs..

6. [+26, -3] Yamapi and Arashi made up my high school memories.. and 'Boys Over Flowers'.. I remember collecting their pictures... but it's all memories now ã… 

7. [+20, -7] I only ever knew of their name but now that I look them up on YouTube, I can see why they were so liked. They're all flower boys with great songs. They're multi-talented too from comedy to dancing.. But unfortunately, you can't beat the passage of time. Gotta just go your separate ways. Damn, their songs are so~ good though. Too bad I got into them so late ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹

8. [+20, -3] Matsumoto Jun's 'Boys Over Flowers' is still so memorable for me. Was the female lead Tsukushi? Anyway, his acting really left an impression. He was good and also handsome.

9. [+20, -6] The passage of my youth.. I remember being so into Japanese culture because of Arashi.

10. [+15, -0] I still can't forget the way Nino and Aiba would bicker together. I miss those days.

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Source: Naver

1. [+1,614, -548] Honestly, there's no group in Korea that could compete against Arashi. All five members were leads in so many successful dramas and movies. The members personally have so much individual fame and honor. There are a lot of Korean groups where a few members get into acting but no group where all of the members are so equally successful.

2. [+564, -62] As a long time fan of Arashi, I can't believe it ã… .ã… 

3. [+367, -25] You guys worked hard. You need time to rest. It wasn't an easy decision, I know... and I wish you all happiness.

4. [+94, -4] Please don't late hate comments just because this group isn't of your generation... because you're not a fan... that's really so disrespectful...

5. [+87, -7] This is shocking... more shocking than when SMAP disbanded...

[boorito]

4. [+94, -4] Please don't late hate comments just because this group isn't of your generation... because you're not a fan... that's really so disrespectful...

 

HONESTLY now everytime someone says they don't know groups like kara or wonder girls or miss a I kinda...die inside.

[Vayafish]

The fans called it Ohno summer vacations, truly heart warming

[coval]

Arashi is a legendary group

 

The fact people compare them with other 1st/ 2nd gen acts when they're still thriving at their peak every year

Theres only a handful of groups who could be this successful 

[sakurahanabira]

5. [+28, -2] They're a group that truly loved Korea.. when I think of Arashi, I think of soy marinated crabs..

 

wut

[namidaone]

Glad that nb didn't search for hate comments b4 posting an article.  

Wish they could do that all the time tho.  

 

Anw, Arashi and their fandom is legendary. 

Best wishes on their individual activities and hope for a group reunion in the future.

[onanimaster]

[Misa]

This is the end of an era

[Juche Bird]

1. [+1,614, -548] Honestly, there's no group in Korea that could compete against Arashi. All five members were leads in so many successful dramas and movies. The members personally have so much individual fame and honor. There are a lot of Korean groups where a few members get into acting but no group where all of the members are so equally successful.

 

[bluesclues]

It's a well deserved break but still 

[Sakurah]

Im in shock. They were my childhood.... But they lasted for 20 years and I'm really proud of them. They call it a "break" but we all know its probably just a softer way of telling us of a disbandment since it seems like ohno wants to leave.

[GetRapper]

I'll miss them and they're such a transcendent group that I'm grateful Nate and Naver users have such nice words for these legends! 

[alcyone]

I feel like you didn't mean it in a nasty way and instead in a "they had a good run" spirit. Am I wrong?

[singnotes]

 Truly one of the greatest groups I've ever had the pleasure to be a fan of. 20 years is a blessing.

[Minami_00]

Im in shock. They were my childhood.... But they lasted for 20 years and I'm really proud of them. They call it a "break" but we all know its probably just a softer way of telling us of a disbandment since it seems like ohno wants to leave.

According to their press conference, Ohno told the group back in 2017 that he plans on quitting after their 20th anniversary. The others just convinced him to take a break & the group will go on hiatus instead (individual activities will still be ongoing). They had just reached consensus hence the sudden announcement. They really insists that it's just hiatus & they still had plans on returning as a group.

[abra]

It's wild how they debuted in the same year as GOD

[shay]

A legendary group. They deserved to follow their happiness

[tokpopandbeyond]

Legends! They truly deserve to do what they want freely from now on.

[GrandPriest]

I lost TVXQ! in 2010 and i'll be losing Arashi too in 2020. Guess we will never get the whole Arashi vs Tohoshinki things again

 

All the best and lucks for them on their respective journey! Legends Of Asia!

[sergel]

I was shocked since they are still at the top of their game. Going out on your 20th anniversary is pretty amazing though.

[Lady Sara]

1. [+1,614, -548] Honestly, there's no group in Korea that could compete against Arashi. All five members were leads in so many successful dramas and movies. The members personally have so much individual fame and honor. There are a lot of Korean groups where a few members get into acting but no group where all of the members are so equally successful.

 

 

Nor in Japan either 

[SWASH]

Nice comments from Knetz especially from Nate which is usually known for being hateful. Arashi are truly Kings!

[Lilies]

1. [+306, -32] It's so... beautiful that they said they're going to give their fans time to accept the end. I think that shows how much manner and respect they have for their fans. They're all so talented and good at acting and varieties, they're an amazing group.

 

 

True, I thought they were very considerate and sweet by giving their fans some time to accept the news.

 

Such a legendary group. They'll be missed

[uzxia]

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[whitedove]

Nor in Japan either 

 

That's a bit debatable. i mean there used to be SMAP, and if KinKi Kids are considered a group then they're also individually successful and famous.