The place have been you when eaJ—previously a part of the Korean rock band Day6, introduced his departure from JYP Leisure and the band?
Over the weekend, MyDays, the fandom of South Korea’s hottest band in the mean time, DAY6, was in shambles following eaJ’s look on the Zach Sang Present. The explanation for this was as a result of eaJ had opened up about his emotions in direction of the group and the circumstances surrounding his departure from his former company.
It’s been some time since I had been on this one! Thanks @zachsang 🙇❤️https://t.co/7mosKbi0RR
— eaJ (@eaJPark) September 12, 2024
Full interview with @eaJPark is up!https://t.co/VvS7gJyktC pic.twitter.com/a2Fnznczh5
— Zach Sang Present (@ZachSangShow) September 12, 2024
eaJ, who previously glided by the identify Jae as a member of Day6, first gained consideration in South Korea after collaborating within the first season of “Ok-pop Star” again in 2012. In 2015, he debuted as a vocalist and electrical guitarist for DAY6.
He first started his private music challenge as ‘eaJ’ titled “the eaJ Venture,” the place he launched 8 self-written tracks on his SoundCloud and YouTube.
In the identical yr, DAY6 took a hiatus after they launched their sixth EP, “The Ebook of Us: The Demon,” to give attention to their psychological well being. JYP Leisure said that each Park Sungjin and Jae particularly had been suggested to take a break from skilled actions on the time.
eaJ continued to be energetic in 2020 via his Twitch streaming, collaborations with different artists, and even voice appearing for the third season of “Huge Hero 6: The Collection.” In 2021, DAY6 launched their seventh EP, “The Ebook of Us: Negentropy,” which marked Sungjin and Jae’s finish to their hiatus. This was the final album to function eaJ.
On December 31, 2021, eaJ had first introduced on his private Twiiter (now X) account that he can be taking a hiatus as a member of DAY6. JYP Leisure in a while launched an announcement which stated that eaJ can be leaving the band and that his unique contract with them had ended resulting from private causes.
All through his time as a member of DAY6, eaJ had composed about 46 songs within the band’s discography. DAY6 at the moment operates as a 4-member band with members Sungjin, YoungK, Wonpil, and Dowoon.
Now, 3 years after his departure from DAY6, eaJ has spoken up about his experiences and emotions in direction of the group, which finally led to him receiving backlash. Within the interview particularly, eaJ had been requested about his emotions about DAY6’s album titled “Fourever”.
It was evident within the interview that eaJ was form of hesitant to speak concerning the group, however he spoke about it as actually as he may. To that finish, eaJ stated that seeing the album title “Fourever” form of damage, as a result of it felt like he was “being erased” from the historical past of the group.
eaJ straightforwardedly stated that he had a tough time watching any DAY6 content material as a result of it reminded him of his previous, how he had fought “tooth and nail” to advertise the band as a lot as he may, and the way he had a tough time coming again to South Korea up to now as a result of he was all the time “crammed with anxiousness.”
eaJ responds to Day6 naming their EP “Fourever”@eaJPark pic.twitter.com/Qz54IQjd1x
— Zach Sang Present (@ZachSangShow) September 13, 2024
Nonetheless, eaJ stated that he was pleased with DAY6 and he all the time “knew that they’d be on the high of the world”.
The interview was coincidentally launched at a time the place DAY6 are at the moment reaping the rewards for all of their onerous work up to now years—their songs have lately reached a “Actual Time All-Kill” standing in South Korea, and 4 of their songs are at the moment on Melon chart’s high 5.
eaJ’s commenta drew in combined reactions from DAY6 followers, with some particularly saying that he’s saying all that as a result of he’s not within the band once they’re at the moment so beloved in South Korea.
clearly their success is bothering #him quite a bit as a result of they by no means obtained this when #he was within the group https://t.co/hYzCq8Xrv0
— yul ིྀ (@nugulemonade) September 13, 2024
perhaps im being too harsh right here however claiming to be “erased” simply due to an ep title saying the group is shifting on as 4… you made the choice to go away the group. and also you have been additionally the identical individual saying issues like “im not in kpop anymore” pic.twitter.com/8p4CC9Y3Yq
— yul ིྀ (@nugulemonade) September 13, 2024
he stated a number of controversial issues that led to unhealthy pr for day6 and himself however has since mirrored upon these items (as expressed within the interview) so i wouldnt say hes unhealthy. simply aggravated this interview got here out when day6 is lastly getting their second the timing feels…
— yul ིྀ (@nugulemonade) September 13, 2024
all of us bear in mind this, so no, he ain’t obtained no sympathy from me pic.twitter.com/JYWGIrk9Zw https://t.co/2CKaktCPgn
— tanny 🍉 (@cowboybahng) September 14, 2024
jae must stfu. day6 deserves this https://t.co/mO3yctJRZ8
— lacking ty monitor (@THEESHOTARO) September 14, 2024
jae must study to close up once more. nobody erase him, he determined to go away himself and it was a decent determination. but it surely would not make sense to me that each time i see this man on my tl it is as a result of he talks a couple of group from which HE determined to go away https://t.co/BoainmPqse
— could (@jungsumiau) September 13, 2024
firstly, fuck this present. secondly, why deliver up day6 when jae hasn’t been a part of it for YEARS now? it’s actually essential to notice that the group was ALSO damage by him leaving & his actions on the time. why look down on them for exhibiting companionship after every little thing? https://t.co/3GUGC6UWi0
— trissy 🤍 (@lofiracha) September 13, 2024
leaving a band to turn out to be a twitch streamer is unquestionably…a alternative…. https://t.co/aTAoZCPAvN
— maria 🍉 (@royalsoo) September 14, 2024
he’s so hilarious for appearing like he didn’t select to go away to turn out to be a twitch streamer… i’ve no sympathy for “them shifting on hurts me ☹️” once you damage them first by leaving them for TWITCH. not giving them your ceaselessly was a alternative, now take care of the implications https://t.co/I79Vnm9DQj
— mau 🍉 (@jellyiren) September 13, 2024
Day6 have labored extremely onerous to guard the band’s identify & legacy after the hiatus & every little thing…And identical to that, the group’s identify is within the unhealthy mild once more, only a week earlier than their world tour begins💔….I simply wish to ask, are you cheerful now? pic.twitter.com/yGzU5zBBPo
— 집돌이 || ia🐱 (@bobbmukja) September 13, 2024
Alternatively, some followers additionally spoke in favor of eaJ, notably highlighting the truth that he has nothing however supportive of the band and his efforts in selling the band higher than their company. (Trace: JaeSix, ASC, mentioning DAY6 when he was nonetheless streaming on Twitch, and many others.)
Different followers additionally identified that there was nothing mistaken with him speaking about his experiences when he was within the Ok-pop {industry}, as a result of they have been HIS personal experiences. If we didn’t permit him to speak about them freely, then it will be like invalidating all the ache he and the band has been via.
Day6’s present success continues to be his success regardless of the way you guys twist his phrases, his intentions and his emotions. Pleasant reminder that Jae is first within the credit for this music. One in all Day6’s longest charting songs. https://t.co/RFAqcB91PY pic.twitter.com/Dp2ODESUDE
— jingjing 🦊✨ (@berryminhui) September 14, 2024
he left the band as a result of he was being mistreated, artists have reached out to collab with him and day6 however jyp all turned them down for him https://t.co/5f4vzzULnN
— yannie met tito eaj! ✨ (@yujustala) September 14, 2024
He stated fairly a number of variety of occasions that day6 can be on high of the world and that they’d make good music nonetheless even with out him. He has all the time been and continues to be pleased with the boys. He loves them. You idiots must cease pondering his beef is with the 4 AND that he is jealous https://t.co/1zdP3d2dS8
— riri met eaj:) (@withering_lilac) September 14, 2024
they might by no means gaslight me into believing that jae left day6 on unhealthy phrases. gurl i used to be there when it occurred. and like they’re all nonetheless on speaking phrases so it is simply so bizarre to see sure mydays erasing him from historical past https://t.co/HjKxvdBRDw
— carla🕸️ (@durkhheim) September 12, 2024
i actually must kill myself pic.twitter.com/oVHLC9OG4a
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 12, 2024
you want you may erase jae from the band when there’s 4 albums and seven EPs together with his songwriting credit and vocals. i wager you grind your tooth each time you take heed to his voice and it should suck being you.
— mira 🩹☔️ (@dearkwp) September 12, 2024
individuals who arent with day6 since debut mustn’t converse on how JAE feels concerning the band.. HE IS THE BIGGEST SUPPORTER OF THE GROUP. Selling it ever since debut bc STUDIO J CANT FCKING DO THEIR JOB RIGHT https://t.co/M3IKg8fAbZ
— 💃 (@yslprincesss) September 14, 2024
the quantity of followers who used to reward jae for consistently selling day6 when their label did jackshit for them.. like what number of of y’all wouldn’t be right here with out his love for the band. the identical love that persists at present regardless of every little thing that occurred https://t.co/VZFmsF94df
— angela ☆ ^-ㅅ-^ (@coffeedjh) September 12, 2024
im actually glad that jae is out of that {industry}. i dont know the way i’ll survive their fan tradition these days. the people who find themselves preaching about psychological well being are the identical ones who’re sending hate to different artists. make it make sense??
— Mara noticed eaJ 5x 🌧 (@maramar___) September 13, 2024
let me let you know day6 have been in nugudom bcs jype dont wish to fucking promote the band however jae introduced them to kpop star to carry out and so they charted for the primary time nobody loves day6 greater than jae does https://t.co/H23DabiCWd
— sara 🇵🇸 (@hongdbins) September 14, 2024
“If anybody is aware of Jae as a good friend or an in depth individual you’ll know he wasn’t that means that as what he stated”
The identical individual you are attempting so onerous as model as misogynistic is without doubt one of the only a few individuals within the k-industry who has spoken up concerning the present problems with SA rn https://t.co/KH8zShhncO pic.twitter.com/YSXufif1Zw
— jingjing 🦊✨ (@berryminhui) September 15, 2024
“jae ought to cease speaking about day6” no he should not. he was in it. and so they do not have an issue with him mentioning them both. there isn’t any downside with him mentioning them day6 by no means get any backlash from him doing so anyway. let him speak about his personal experiences
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 13, 2024
I imply this in probably the most respectful method doable bc all 5 of them are wonderful performers collectively and on their very own however jae’s presence is really so missed, the way in which he used to speak to the gang and stroll round throughout freely was so wonderful i’ve by no means had a live performance expertise prefer it https://t.co/0C65KYDCm1
— 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆*ೃ༄ (@pixieslx) September 12, 2024
its humorous & unhappy on the similar time that jae stated he doesn’t know if he has the best to say concerning the band when he has EVERY proper to take action cos he’s been with the band longer than us whereas there’s some ppl who assume they’ve the best to say concerning the band like they’re aside of it
— mira 🩹☔️ (@dearkwp) September 12, 2024
idk who wants to listen to this however sure you CAN like each jae and day6 with out having a secret vendetta towards one among them
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 8, 2024
Jae 🙁 i hope someday it is possible for you to to let the world know.. and simply dwell your life with out the heavy burden in your shoulders to maintain issues to your self..
— nad (@littlemooneaJ) September 11, 2024
On September 15, 2024, YoungK not directly addressed the rumors of the band and eaJ not being in touch by saying, “It could possibly be somebody’s birthday.” eaJ’s birthday is on September 15.
240915 애플뮤직
Whereas saying goodbye 😆🦊 Glad Birthday to you~
🐻 *joins in* … What birthday?
🦊 Properly, it could possibly be somebody’s birthday at present?
🐻 Ahhh~#DAY6 #데이식스 pic.twitter.com/rYV9VAwiKv— Zoe / 조이 🍀 (@howtoyoungk) September 15, 2024
it COULD be somebody’s birthday at present
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 15, 2024
“it could possibly be somebody’s birthday” sir ive cherished you for 5 consecutive years i do know the face youre making isnt for “simply because” its for “i’ve a hidden ulterior motive and imma make it apparent”pic.twitter.com/WwsXuwomzP
— ifrah (@sungjinade) September 15, 2024
Properly, it could possibly be somebody’s birthday at present? – Kang younger hyun 150924
— Sia (@LeanOnDowoon) September 15, 2024
As somebody who has been a fan of DAY6 since their “Each DAY6 Venture” in 2017, and who came upon about DAY6 via eaJ’s interactions with followers on Twitter up to now, seeing all of this occur is slightly bittersweet.
Followers from the start have seen how onerous eaJ labored only for DAY6 to be promoted, how he was DAY6’s most energetic member previous to his hiatus, and for being an important half to DAY6’s traction. eaJ additionally has not badmouthed the band in any method, and has all the time said that he’ll all the time imagine in them and be pleased with DAY6.
It is usually fairly apparent that eaJ has grown from his previous errors and has executed a number of reflecting almost about the issues he has executed up to now. If we have been to proceed crucifying him for his previous, how would we see how a lot he’s improved? It’s like we’re not permitting him to turn out to be a greater individual, and the way we’re simply boxing one individual in a sure stereotype simply due to his previous.
This goes out to anybody on the market really, EXCEPT for criminals and sexual offenders. We’re all allowed to make errors and to develop from them. eaJ isn’t any exception to this—for certain he has repented for all the issues he’s stated and executed.
Now, he visibly appears higher than he was up to now and he’s gotten some insights through the years. Let eaJ and DAY6 dwell and exist in the identical timeline. eaJ’s presence in DAY6 was a time to recollect, that’s for certain.
However that doesn’t make his absence from the band the principle level of issues. He and DAY6 have turn out to be extra profitable because the years passed by, and certainly, they’re nothing however pleased with one another.
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