CLC's Kwon Eun-bin Announces Retirement, Cites Wasted Time and Emptiness

Kwon Eun-bin, the youngest member of the now-disbanded South Korean girl group CLC, has announced her retirement from the entertainment industry. The 26-year-old shared a lengthy post on social media detailing her decision, which comes after her contract with Cube Entertainment expired last month.

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Looking back, I realized that I spent most of my time struggling with emptiness and anxiety about the present and future, rather than a passion for my work.

In her post, Kwon reflected on her decade-long career, stating, "Looking back, I realized that I spent most of my time struggling with emptiness and anxiety about the present and future, rather than a passion for my work." She expressed regret over what she perceived as wasted time and superficial relationships, calling her past actions "foolish" and wishing she could undo them.

Kwon began her career as a trainee in 2016, participating in the Mnet survival show "Produce 101" before joining CLC. After the group disbanded in 2022, she transitioned into acting, appearing in dramas like "Duty After School" and "Hierarchy." Despite her acting pursuits, she felt a sense of emptiness and a lack of genuine connection.

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I wasted precious time. I deeply regret my foolish words and actions in the past.

Her retirement announcement comes as CLC recently announced a reunion and an upcoming concert in Taipei on July 19th. This event is likely to be Kwon Eun-bin's final performance before she steps away from the spotlight. The group also has plans for concerts and fan meetings in Hong Kong later in August. Kwon stated she is happier now than ever and will no longer be responding to private messages or inquiries, but will cherish the support she has received.

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Now, I am happier than ever. I apologize for not being able to reply one by one to all the friends who sincerely support and care for me. From now on, I will no longer reply to any private messages or inquiries.