After the NO on a contract renewal… Wheein’s meaningful tears as she says, “I miss MAMAMOO’s prime” sparks debate [Star Issue]

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Various reactions have followed after members of the girl group MAMAMOO, Wheein, was seen shedding tears while mentioning the team’s prime era.

On August 31, Wheein turned on a live broadcast through the fan community platform Weverse, interacting with fans in casual attire while hosting an eating show.

On that day, Wheein drew attention by saying, “I get incredibly emotional during tours. A lot of thoughts come to mind—things I never even considered in my early to mid-20s,” and added, “I often think about wanting to go back to the time when MAMAMOO was right in the middle of its prime.”

Wheein said, “Back then, it was so hard that I honestly hated it at times. People need rest to feel the precious things that come from those moments, but when you push through nonstop, you often overlook what you are gaining without even realizing it.”

She continued, “There was no leisure back then, but looking back now, it was hard yet also fun. I think I miss the time when we were actively performing,” and said, “If told to go back now, I wonder if I could really do it that much. When I drink alone, I play old MAMAMOO videos. It seems like drunken rambling. I watch them and cry alone.” She shed tears as she spoke.

Afterward, Wheein said, “At the time, I told Kim Shin-young that ‘I want to quit,’ but Shin-young hyung-nim (older sister) said, ‘Even if you want to quit, a day when you will definitely miss it will surely come.’” She added, “Honestly, I didn’t understand back then. She said I would definitely start missing it. I truly feel the weight of those words now.”

Wheein debuted as a member of MAMAMOO in 2014 and received much love. Subsequently, Wheein left the company without renewing her contract after its expiration in 2021, and in 2023, Hwasa transferred to FNC Entertainment. After concluding their activities with “Illness” in 2022, MAMAMOO has been dedicated to solo activities until making a full-group comeback after four years. The group is currently conducting the world tour “MAMAMOO 2026 WORLD TOUR [4WARD] in KUALA LUMPUR,” and will conclude the tour in Taipei on November 28 and November 29, following Tokyo.

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