A recent Pann post titled “Top 3 Most Mysterious Idol Withdrawals” has gone viral, highlighting three idol exits that continue to baffle K-pop fans to this day. Despite years passing in some cases, the real reasons behind these sudden departures have never been fully clarified, leaving behind endless speculation and curiosity.
- NMIXX’s Jinni: Shocked fans by withdrawing just as her popularity was soaring, despite being active on fan platforms up until the announcement; no clear reason was ever provided.
- ILLIT’s Youngseo: Abruptly stopped communicating and left the group after reportedly filming reality content, sparking speculation about her impact on the group’s balance.
- ONF’s Laun: A critical figure in ONF’s intricate storyline, his sudden and unexplained exit remains one of the biggest mysteries in K-pop.
- Bonus: BABYMONSTER’s Ahyeon: Although she didn’t officially withdraw, her sudden disappearance during the debut song promotions and unclear reasons continue to fuel curiosity.
Netizens’ Reactions
After discussing some of the most mysterious idol withdrawals, Korean netizens shared their own thoughts and theories about the cases, expressing lingering curiosity and frustration.
Comments on Pann:
- Isn’t the absolute master of this category other groups’ fans or visual stans?
- Usually, if someone gets eliminated last, they either transfer to another company or reappear in another survival show. Since none of that happened, it seems like Youngseo might have quit being an idol altogether.
- Honestly, I’m most curious about Jinni.
- I was an entertainment stockholder at the time, and it seemed true that Ahyeon was really sick. YG was in a situation where they had no choice but to debut a girl group because of their stock price. Yang Hyun-suk had already made promises he needed to keep.
- Seriously, what happened with Youngseo? There’s no news about her at all. ㅠㅠ
These sudden and mysterious withdrawals highlight how even the brightest stars in K-pop can disappear seemingly overnight. For fans, the lack of closure remains a sore point — a testament to just how deeply audiences connect with their favorite idols.
