South Korean rapper and B.A.P. boy group frontman Bang Yong-guk recently left the K-pop band. Now, the B.A.P leader has posted a personal letter for his fans, expressing gratitude following his departure from TS Entertainment and the boy band.
As noted by Soompi, Bang Yong-guk posted a handwritten letter on his Instagram profile where he thanked fans for supporting him and B.A.P. He also pleaded with fans to keep supporting the now five-member B.A.P as well as his future endeavours as a singer.
The letter, translated into English reads, "A message that I posted in the late hours of the night, when the moon was especially beautiful.
"First, I'd like to bow my head and apologise for having delivered such regretful news to the many BABYs [B.A.P's official fan club name] who have loved and cared for B.A.P up until now. I am accepting all of your feelings with a heavy sense of responsibility. That's how important and precious [B.A.P] was to me. Please understand my meaning.
"It's difficult to put into words just how much strength the B.A.P members and BABYs have given me, from debut up until now.
"Looking back, I think I was someone very small and lacking in many ways, and I feel as though I owe a huge debt to the [B.A.P] members and fans who made such a small person grow and become an admired artist.
"I plan to engrave my gratitude deep inside my heart and never forget it. Thank you for giving me far more love, support, and encouragement than I deserved.
"Please continue to look after B.A.P and the B.A.P members, whom I care about more than anything else [in the world], in the future.
"And wherever I am, I will always continue to push forward and make music as former B.A.P leader Bang Yong-guk. Please keep an eye on me.
"As always, I love you, and I respect you.
"Sincerely, Bang Yong-guk."
It's interesting to note here that Bang Yong-guk avoids the issue of not renewing his contract with TS Entertainment, in the letter. The agency had revealed on August 23, "We have spoken extensively with both Bang Yong-guk and the other members of B.A.P, and we will be respecting his decision to not renew his contract with us. We want to express our gratitude to Bang Yong-guk for being with us till now, and we wish him the best of luck on his future endeavours."
