The place had 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 the 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 “Okay-pop Star” again in 2012. In 2015, he debuted as a vocalist and electrical guitarist for DAY6.
He first started his private music venture as ‘eaJ’ titled “the eaJ Mission,” 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 E book of Us: The Demon,” to deal with their psychological well being. JYP Leisure acknowledged 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 performing for the third season of “Huge Hero 6: The Sequence.” In 2021, DAY6 launched their seventh EP, “The E book 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 shall be taking a hiatus as a member of DAY6. JYP Leisure afterward launched a press release which mentioned that eaJ shall be leaving the band and that his unique contract with them had ended as a result of private causes.
All through his time as a member of DAY6, eaJ had composed about 46 songs within the band’s discography. DAY6 presently 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 the direction of the group, which in the end 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 might. To that finish, eaJ mentioned that seeing the album title “Fourever” type of damage, as a result of it felt like he was “being erased” from the historical past of the group.
eaJ straightforwardedly mentioned 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 troublesome time coming again to South Korea prior to now as a result of he was all the time “full of nervousness.”
eaJ responds to Day6 naming their EP “Fourever”@eaJPark pic.twitter.com/Qz54IQjd1x
— Zach Sang Present (@ZachSangShow) September 13, 2024
However, eaJ mentioned that he was happy with DAY6 and he all the time “knew that they’d be on the prime of the world”.
The interview was coincidentally launched at a time the place DAY6 are presently reaping the rewards for all of their exhausting work prior to now years—their songs have just lately reached a “Actual Time All-Kill” standing in South Korea, and 4 of their songs are presently on Melon chart’s prime 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 not within the band once they’re presently so beloved in South Korea.
clearly their success is bothering #him rather a lot 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 shifting on as 4… you made the choice to depart the group. and also you had been additionally the identical particular person saying issues like “im not in kpop anymore” pic.twitter.com/8p4CC9Y3Yq
— yul ིྀ (@nugulemonade) September 13, 2024
he mentioned a number of controversial issues that led to dangerous pr for day6 and himself however has since mirrored upon these items (as expressed within the interview) so i wouldnt say hes dangerous. simply irritated this interview got here out when day6 is lastly getting their second the timing feels…
— yul ིྀ (@nugulemonade) September 13, 2024
all of us keep 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 determination. however 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 convey 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 every part? https://t.co/3GUGC6UWi0
— trissy 🤍 (@lofiracha) September 13, 2024
leaving a band to turn into a twitch streamer is unquestionably…a selection…. 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 shifting on hurts me ☹️” while you damage them first by leaving them for TWITCH. not giving them your ceaselessly was a selection, now take care of the implications https://t.co/I79Vnm9DQj
— mau 🍉 (@jellyiren) September 13, 2024
Day6 have labored extremely exhausting to guard the band’s identify & legacy after the hiatus & every part…And similar to that, the staff’s identify is within the dangerous mild once more, only a week earlier than their world tour begins💔….I simply need 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, 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 many others.)
Different followers additionally identified that there was nothing mistaken with him speaking about his experiences when he was within the Okay-pop {industry}, as a result of they had been HIS personal experiences. If we didn’t permit him to speak about them freely, then it will be like invalidating the entire ache he and the band has been via.
Day6’s present success remains 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 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 mentioned fairly a couple of variety of instances that day6 shall be on prime of the world and that they’d make good music nonetheless even with out him. He has all the time been and remains to be happy with the boys. He loves them. You idiots have to cease considering 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 dangerous 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 possibly can 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 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 part 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 this present day. 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 had been in nugudom bcs jype dont need 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 good friend or a detailed particular person you’d know he wasn’t which means that as what he mentioned”
The identical particular person you are making an attempt so exhausting as model as misogynistic is among the only a few folks 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 haven’t got 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 means attainable bc all 5 of them are superb performers collectively and on their very own however jae’s presence is really so missed, the best way he used to speak to the gang 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 mentioned he doesn’t know if he has the proper 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 proper 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 considered one of 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 involved by saying, “It may very well be somebody’s birthday.” eaJ’s birthday is on September 15.
240915 애플뮤직
Whereas saying goodbye 😆🦊 Completely happy Birthday to you~
🐻 *joins in* … What birthday?
🦊 Nicely, it may very well 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 may very well be somebody’s birthday” sir ive liked 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
Nicely, it may very well 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 Mission” in 2017, and who came upon about DAY6 via eaJ’s interactions with followers on Twitter prior to now, seeing all of this occur is a bit of bittersweet.
Followers from the start have seen how exhausting 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 means, and has all the time acknowledged that he’ll all the time consider in them and be happy with DAY6.
It’s also fairly apparent that eaJ has grown from his previous errors and has executed a number of reflecting with reference to the issues he has executed prior to now. If we had 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 particular person, and the way we’re simply boxing one particular person in a sure stereotype simply due to his previous.
This goes out to anybody on the market truly, 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 positive he has repented for the entire issues he’s mentioned and executed.
Now, he visibly appears to be like higher than he was prior 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 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 certainly, they’re nothing however happy with one another.
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