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 intervening 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 mission as ‘eaJ’ titled “the eaJ Challenge,” the place he launched 8 self-written tracks on his SoundCloud and YouTube.
In the identical 12 months, DAY6 took a hiatus after they launched their sixth EP, “The Guide of Us: The Demon,” to concentrate on 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 lively in 2020 by his Twitch streaming, collaborations with different artists, and even voice performing for the third season of “Large Hero 6: The Collection.” In 2021, DAY6 launched their seventh EP, “The Guide 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 might be taking a hiatus as a member of DAY6. JYP Leisure in a while launched a press release which stated that eaJ might be leaving the band and that his unique contract with them had ended attributable to private causes.
All through his time as a member of DAY6, eaJ had composed about 46 songs within the band’s discography. DAY6 at present 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 truthfully as he might. To that finish, eaJ stated that seeing the album title “Fourever” sort 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 might, and the way he had a tough time coming again to South Korea prior to now as a result of he was all the time “stuffed with nervousness.”
eaJ responds to Day6 naming their EP “Fourever”@eaJPark pic.twitter.com/Qz54IQjd1x
— Zach Sang Present (@ZachSangShow) September 13, 2024
However, eaJ stated that he was happy 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 present reaping the rewards for all of their onerous work prior to now years—their songs have not too long ago reached a “Actual Time All-Kill” standing in South Korea, and 4 of their songs are at present on Melon chart’s high 5.
eaJ’s commenta drew in blended reactions from DAY6 followers, with some particularly saying that he’s saying all that as a result of he’s now not within the band once they’re at present so beloved in South Korea.
clearly their success is bothering #him so much as a result of they by no means bought 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 transferring on as 4… you made the choice to depart 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 numerous 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 bought 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 observe (@THEESHOTARO) September 14, 2024
jae must study to close up once more. nobody erase him, he determined to depart himself and it was a decent choice. nevertheless it 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 depart 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 vital to notice that the group was ALSO damage by him leaving & his actions on the time. why look down on them for displaying companionship after all the things? https://t.co/3GUGC6UWi0
— trissy 🤍 (@lofiracha) September 13, 2024
leaving a band to turn into a twitch streamer is unquestionably…a alternative…. https://t.co/aTAoZCPAvN
— maria 🍉 (@royalsoo) September 14, 2024
he’s so hilarious for performing like he didn’t select to depart to turn into a twitch streamer… i’ve no sympathy for “them transferring on hurts me ☹️” once you damage them first by leaving them for TWITCH. not giving them your perpetually was a alternative, now cope with 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 & all the things…And identical to that, the staff’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 content now? pic.twitter.com/yGzU5zBBPo
— 집돌이 || ia🐱 (@bobbmukja) September 13, 2024
Then again, some followers additionally spoke in favor of eaJ, significantly 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 so on.)
Different followers additionally identified that there was nothing incorrect 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 enable him to speak about them freely, then it will be like invalidating all the ache he and the band has been by.
Day6’s present success continues to be his success irrespective of the way you guys twist his phrases, his intentions and his emotions. Pleasant reminder that Jae is first within the credit for this tune. One in every of 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 just a few variety of occasions that day6 might 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 happy with the boys. He loves them. You idiots have to 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 may 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 have to kill myself pic.twitter.com/oVHLC9OG4a
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 12, 2024
you want you’ll be able to 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 enamel 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 shouldn’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 always 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 in the present day regardless of all the things that occurred https://t.co/VZFmsF94df
— angela ☆ ^-ㅅ-^ (@coffeedjh) September 12, 2024
im truthfully glad that jae is out of that {industry}. i dont understand how 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 inform you day6 have been in nugudom bcs jype dont wish to fucking promote the band however jae introduced them to kpop star to carry out they usually 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 buddy or a detailed individual you’ll know he wasn’t that means that as what he stated”
The identical individual you are making an attempt so onerous as model as misogynistic is among 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. they usually do not have an issue with him mentioning them both. there is not any downside with him mentioning them day6 by no means get any backlash from him doing so anyway. let him discuss his personal experiences
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 13, 2024
I imply this in essentially the most respectful approach doable bc all 5 of them are superb performers collectively and on their very own however jae’s presence is actually so missed, the way in which he used to speak to the group and stroll round throughout freely was so superb 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 identical 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 suppose 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 in opposition to one among them
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 8, 2024
Jae 🙁 i hope in the future it is possible for you to to let the world know.. and simply reside 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 now not being involved by saying, “It could possibly be somebody’s birthday.” eaJ’s birthday is on September 15.
240915 애플뮤직
Whereas saying goodbye 😆🦊 Blissful Birthday to you~
🐻 *joins in* … What birthday?
🦊 Effectively, it could possibly be somebody’s birthday in the present day?
🐻 Ahhh~#DAY6 #데이식스 pic.twitter.com/rYV9VAwiKv— Zoe / 조이 🍀 (@howtoyoungk) September 15, 2024
it COULD be somebody’s birthday in the present day
— nik🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ JAE AND DAY6 MONTH (@6aylight) September 15, 2024
“it could possibly be somebody’s birthday” sir ive beloved 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
Effectively, it could possibly be somebody’s birthday in the present day? – Kang younger hyun 150924
— Sia (@LeanOnDowoon) September 15, 2024
As somebody who has been a fan of DAY6 since their “Each DAY6 Challenge” in 2017, and who came upon about DAY6 by eaJ’s interactions with followers on Twitter prior to now, seeing all of this occur is a little bit bittersweet.
Followers from the start have seen how onerous eaJ labored only for DAY6 to be promoted, how he was DAY6’s most lively member previous to his hiatus, and for being an important half to DAY6’s traction. eaJ additionally has not badmouthed the band in any approach, and has all the time said that he’ll all the time imagine in them and be happy with DAY6.
It is usually fairly apparent that eaJ has grown from his previous errors and has achieved numerous reflecting close to the issues he has achieved prior 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 into 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 is not any exception to this—for positive he has repented for all the issues he’s stated and achieved.
Now, he visibly seems to be higher than he was prior to now and he’s gotten some insights over time. Let eaJ and DAY6 reside and exist in the identical timeline. eaJ’s presence in DAY6 was a time to recollect, that’s for positive.
However that doesn’t make his absence from the band the principle level of issues. He and DAY6 have turn into extra profitable because the years passed by, and absolutely, they’re nothing however happy with one another.
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