Sulli faced severe criticism for her decision to leave f(x) in 2015
In 2014, f(x) faced a crisis when Sulli suddenly announced a temporary hiatus from activities, citing “mental and physical exhaustion due to rumors and malicious comments,” while the group was actively promoting the song “Red Light.” Before Sulli took a break, the female idol had been involved in numerous controversies, such as disagreements with other members and perceived laziness on stage. One year later, she officially left the group.
While f(x) was put on hiatus, Sulli was immersed in a relationship with Choiza. In the eyes of many, Sulli was seen as the one who betrayed her teammates, leading to the eventual disbandment of the group. The female idol faced heavy criticism from many netizens until her passing. However, Sulli revealed the truth through the Persona: Sulli documentary. In the film, she fondly recalled memories with f(x) and expressed love for the members. The members supported each other through difficulties as a group, so it cannot be said that Sulli betrayed them.
After 4 years, the final film “Persona: Sulli” was finally released on November 13. The film is the late idol’s last artistic work, revealing many aspects of her personality that she had never shown publicly before. In the movie, Sulli shares her thoughts on malicious comments, her sadness, and how she felt as an idol.
During her lifetime, Sulli was often misunderstood by the audience as a controversial figure who enjoyed attracting attention. Now, director Jung Yoon Suk has revealed the true nature of the late idol. According to him, Sulli was a sensitive person with a keen appreciation for artistic creations, always attentive to others. Contrary to the public perception, the f(x) member had an approachable and warm personality. The talented idol consistently endeavored to express herself as a genuine artist, transcending the stereotypes of a typical idol.
Source: Netflix
