[From a 3rd person's POV, i'm not an E.L.F]
When i first heard of hankyung’s lawsuit, i thought that it was a rather wise move, if he had been harbouring the decision to leave, as SM was in the midst of the dbsk lawsuit. There was no better time.
I can understand why he chose to file the lawsuit. as we all know SM is known for the treatment to their artistes. it’s little wonder why hankyung filed the lawsuit. However, what surprised me was the fact that he did not even consult his fellow members, even his bestie heechul was kept in the dark. It seems like he was determined to leave.
Now, put yourself in the members’ shoes. Wouldn’t you first feel shocked and then feel betrayed by your fellow teammate? the members found out abt his lawsuit through the news! i can understand why kyu wrote the post in his cyworld. “even a beast does not bite the hand that feeds it. i cannot understand” – in english. i’m not sure if he is fully clear of the severity and harshness of his choice of words. but i can understand it when he said he can’t understand.
let’s think about it. the 13 year contract that ties hankyung with SM. guess what, i don’t think he’s the only one trapped in that slavery contract. i’m sure the other members are also tied down by similar contracts. ill treatment by SM? is he the only that isn’t given rest? i’m sure the other members are also wearing themselves out but they aren’t given sufficient rest either. Is it because he misses his family in China? He spent nearly a year in China as SJM! I guess it’s the difference in endurance level. hankyung has had enough of the SM shit. and he knows he’s good enough to be independent. he has a huge fanbase in china. => he learnt of this after being part of SJM. i can definitely safely say that one of the reason why sj’s so popular in china is because of hankyung. if you’ve been to china, you’ll know the extent of his popularity.
But what I can’t understand is the fact that, let me use an analogy. Let’s say a basketball team training for the olympics. a team of 13. as a team they’ll have to train like crap together, win, lose as a team. and stick to one another during times of difficulty. and i’m sure it applies to a group like sj. they really have to go through hell together. especially during that time, kangin’s incident. can you imagine the stress sj had to handle together, because of 1 teammate’s mistake. the pressure and criticisms from the public? and to add on to that, a few months later, hankyung chose to abandon the team by filing the lawsuit. i can totally imagine how depressed sj must have been in the later half of 2009.
as i’m listening to super girl, i’m reminded of hankyung’s talents, potential, his great leadership in sjm and a teammate in sj. hankyung have always something to contribute to the whole team. his charisma, his strong stage pressence and his great sense of humour. <= his humour is not a joke. in both korean and chinese.
As much as i understand his decision to leave, i doubt that it was a well-thought one, but it’s definitely well-executed. => great timing!
There’s nothing we can do except to wish hankyung in everything he wants to do at the expense of his fellow teammates. I sincerely hope he’ll soar to greater heights as an individual. I’m sure he can do it. cos he’s really talented.
Even though hankyung may be seen as a betrayer to the whole team, I hope sj doesn’t bear anything towards him and understand and believe in his decision. remain as BFF. don’t cut off contact anymore! please?
with the 10-member sj and their bonamana, it’s time you return kibum? hahaha pls?
anyways although bonamana may be less addictive than sorry sorry[the dance], i hope that it’ll propel sj to greater popularity. xP
oh btw, i think that shindong’s being too proud and bitchy. thank god he’s getting married. hope the girl can teach him right. he’s getting on my nerves.
