Hello, Treasure Maker! This is Junkyu.
I thought a lot about how I should begin this letter, but I hope my sincere feelings are conveyed as they are, so please read it.
Since our debut in 2020, it's already been about six years that I've spent together with Treasure Maker.
During that time, thanks to the immense love you've given me, every single moment has been truly precious and happy.
However, as I kept looking only ahead and running forward with all my strength, I think there came a point where I gradually overlooked the signals my heart and body were giving me.
Because I only wanted to show you my best self, I kept pushing myself without stopping. But now, I've realized that I need to take some time to pause and look after myself.
So, after discussing it thoroughly with the company, I've decided to temporarily suspend my activities and take some time to rest.
To Treasure Maker, who must have been caught off guard by this sudden news, I'm truly sorry for causing you worry.
But I believe this pause is necessary for me to become a healthier and stronger version of myself. I will rest well, organize my thoughts, and come back to you in a healthier state.
Thank you always, and I love you, Treasure Maker.
On this day in 2011, 2NE1 released "I Am The Best". The song became a pioneer of the Korean wave and "Girl Crush" concept in K-pop.
Winning 'Song of The Year' at the 2011 MAMA Awards, it also earned the #1 spot on the Billboard US World Digital Songs chart, making 2NE1 the first Korean group to achieve this feat.