[Kouyou]

Maybe I was being a little hopeful, but after almost seven years as nine I thought they would stay that way for much longer than this, and of all the members I imagined would leave first, I never imagined Jessica. She's so popular, beautiful, and an amazing singer. This is a big loss for SNSD, no doubt. I feel so bad for Jessica. SNSD will never be the same without her.

For me, at least, this is vastly different from other groups having members leave or be replaced. Girls' Generation is the biggest group in K-Pop and they went a long time without anyone leaving. Also, for me personally, GG was my first K-Pop group and one of (if not my) favorite(s). This sucks. I knew they wouldn't be together forever, but this is such a bummer.