Former PRISTIN member Jung Eunwoo just cleared up a huge mystery for fans.
On the 29th, Jung Euwnoo posted a Reel to her Instagram with the caption, 'I'll finally talk about the question I've been asked the most: The disbandment!!' and she did not hold back on why the group actually disbanded.
For anyone who needs a quick refresher on how crazy their career was, PRISTIN debuted back in 2017 as a 10-member group, including Eunwoo alongside I.O.I members Lim Nayoung and Zhou Jieqiong. They completely dominated the rookie scene right away, living up to all the early hype by winning Best New Female Artist at the 2017 MAMA Awards and snagging another Rookie Award at the 27th Seoul Music Awards. But out of nowhere, they ended up disbanding on May 24, 2019.
In the video, Eunwoo started from the beginning, sharing, "I started training when I was in the third year of middle school. PLEDIS was the first agency for both me and the other members." After surviving the trainee days, she participated in 'Produce 101' before officially debuting with PRISTIN. She admitted:
"At the time, we were considered one of the industry's most anticipated groups, so I had high expectations too."
Eunwoo pointed to the company's multi-label system as the biggest factor behind the group's disbandment:
"I can't tell you everything that happened, but our company had other groups besides us, and there were so many things they had to take care of. As we gradually got pushed further down the priority list, I don't think many opportunities came our way anymore."
Thankfully, Eunwoo has a healthy perspective on it now. She explained, "At the time, it was really difficult, but looking back now, it was an incredibly valuable and meaningful experience." She also stated that she has zero regrets about her time with PRISTIN, saying:
"Even if I could go back in time, I'd choose the same career, join the same company, and do it all over again. I have no regrets."
Her journey is honestly incredible, especially considering how much she went through even before her debut, having participated in multiple audition programs like 'Superstar K4,' 'Voice Kids,' and 'Produce 101.'
She didn't give up after PRISTIN disbanded. In November 2019, she actually re-debuted in the girl group HINAPIA alongside former PRISTIN members Kyungwon, Minkyung, and Yebin, though that group unfortunately disbanded as well in August 2020.
Since then, she has completely started fresh. Recently, she updated fans to let them know that she has moved on to a regular job and is currently working as a consultation manager at a plastic surgery clinic.
