Recent revelations have stirred discussions online, revealing that most NewJeans members were initially scouted and trained under Source Music—the former agency of GFriend—before the girl group’s sudden disbandment.

This revelation prompted many netizens to revisit the poignant remarks made by former GFriend members in response to the disbandment.

Group leader Sowon expressed deep emotions, stating, “It’s really hard to calm down. It was sudden news. I always thought that one day I would become an actress, but I didn’t expect that the time would come now. I’m very sad to have to part ways, but I have to live for the future and create a new path, so I can’t keep suffering.” She revealed that accepting this truth took considerable time, with nearly a year having passed since the disbandment.

SinB, another GFriend member, shared the emotional challenges of announcing the disbandment to fans. She recounted tearful moments during VLIVE broadcasts and while watching fan support videos, highlighting the profound impact of the news on the group.

SinB also disclosed a poignant moment shared with roommates upon hearing the news, revealing, “That morning, when we read the news, we all stepped out of our rooms at the same time and cried. Although we didn’t show it, it was a difficult year for us, a year when I couldn’t imagine crying so much.”

The resurfacing of GFriend’s emotions amid the HYBE-ADOR feud has sparked significant discussion on the Korean forum platform “theqoo,” amassing over 40,000 views and 300 comments. This response underscores the lasting impact of GFriend’s disbandment and the empathy of fans towards the members’ emotional journey.