On June 9, Jimin shared a photo of herself in underwear on social media along with a lengthy message, writing, “Finally, there’s only one day left until release.” She candidly revealed the emotional struggles she experienced over the past month while working on her new song and music video.
Jimin admitted, “For about a month, I was a mess. I became the most sensitive person in the world,” adding, “Even though I can’t really drink alcohol, I had to drink every day for a month just to fall asleep. Medication didn’t help.”
She continued, “It was difficult to even meet friends because I had become so sensitive,” explaining that even when she met people, her emotions remained unsettled and she often returned home feeling hurt for no clear reason.
In particular, Jimin revealed that her emotions came crashing down after finishing work on the music video. “After submitting it for review, I cried for about 20 minutes,” she said. “When I looked in the mirror, my face looked dark, my hair seemed to have turned white, my lips were swollen, and I had bitten my hands so badly that even shampooing my hair became difficult.”
She added, “I promised myself I’d stop biting my hands, but before I realized it, I was doing it again,” confessing, “I don’t even know why I cry all day.”
Jimin also spoke about the pressure of independently handling her music projects. “There were too many things to worry about, and emotionally it was overwhelming,” she explained, adding that she personally handled most of the production process, including securing filming locations and preparing props and costumes.
However, what hurt her most, she said, was the continuing negative perception directed toward her. “What’s the point if the song is good? What’s the point if the music video is good? Or if the album jacket looks great? A lot of people simply dislike me,” she wrote.
She continued, “Even my closest friends receive hateful comments just because they are associated with me,” adding, “Instead of helping them, I feel like I’m only dragging down people I care about. It leaves me feeling heartbroken and heavy.”
Despite everything, Jimin did not forget to express gratitude to those who remained by her side. “I’m truly thankful to the friends who stayed strong beside me,” she said. “I don’t expect or dare dream of receiving great love. I just want to be someone my friends, fans, and family who believed in me can be proud of.”
Jimin debuted in 2012 as the leader of AOA and gained massive popularity through hit songs such as “Miniskirt” and “Like a Cat.” However, she left the group and halted activities in 2020 following allegations made by former member Kwon Mina. In 2022, she returned to the entertainment industry through JTBC’s “The Second World” and has since continued promoting as a solo artist.
Sources: Nate
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