Former AOA member Choa revealed her reasons for departing the group during a recent YouTube talk show appearance.
During the discussion, she expressed that she felt overwhelmed by the competitive environment in the K-pop industry, particularly after the debut of successful groups such as TWICE and BLACKPINK.
Choa mentioned that the rise of these groups created significant pressure on AOA, contributing to her decision to leave in 2019.
She reflected on her experiences, stating that the intense scrutiny and comparisons affected her mental health, prompting her to prioritize her well-being.
전 AOA 멤버인 초아가 유튜브 토크쇼에서 그룹을 떠난 이유를 공유했다.
그녀는 TWICE와 BLACKPINK가 데뷔한 이후 AOA에서 탈퇴하게 된 배경을 설명했다.
초아의 발언은 팬들과의 소통을 통해 자신의 결정을 알리고자 하는 의도로 해석된다.
이 방송은 유튜브 채널인 real_fin에서 확인할 수 있다.