Kwon Eun-bin Announces Retirement from Entertainment Industry: "Leaving Behind Emptiness and Anxiety for a Happier Future"

Actor and former CLC member Kwon Eun-bin has personally announced her retirement from the entertainment industry. She stated her intention to conclude her career, which has spanned approximately 10 years, and pursue a life as a private citizen.

On June 16, Kwon posted a lengthy message on her social media, stating, "I apologize for causing concern to many people due to an unintended news report recently," and added, "I felt it was my duty to personally inform everyone who has supported me of my current situation and decision, which is why I am writing this."

Reflecting on her past decade in the industry, Kwon expressed her gratitude to her fans. She said, "During my approximately 10 years in the entertainment industry, the overwhelming love and support from my fans made every moment happy, and I am sincerely grateful," but continued, "Having started at such a young age, I naturally found myself deeply contemplating my past, present, and future. After much deliberation, I have decided to live a life as a private citizen."

She was particularly candid about the reasons behind her decision to leave the industry. Kwon confessed, "Looking back on the time that has passed, I spent most of it suffering from feelings of emptiness and anxiety about the present and future, rather than feeling affection and love for my work."

She continued, "I spent my time trying to avoid and resolve these negative emotions without making any effort to overcome them or grow," and added, "For years, I wasted my precious time on meaningless moments that were not beneficial to me at all, and on relationships that were merely empty shells with no substance."

She expressed her anticipation for a new life, saying, "I felt great regret over my foolish past self and the time I lost. Now, I have decided to leave all those negative times and emotions behind and spend my time pursuing a better and happier future."

Regarding her current status, she shared, "These days, I am spending my time filled with new and happy emotions more than ever before," and added, "I apologize for not being able to reply individually to everyone who reached out with sincere support and concern, but I will not be accepting any personal contact or questions from now on."

She also left a final message to her fans, stating, "I plan to conclude all entertainment activities after finishing the already scheduled overseas group activities for CLC. I sincerely thank you for the support you have shown me, and I wish everyone happiness."

Previously, Kwon ended her exclusive contract with her agency, Cube Entertainment, last month. At the time, Cube Entertainment stated, "After long discussions, we have decided to end our exclusive contract," and expressed their support for Kwon's new beginning.

Following this, it was revealed that Kwon had requested the deletion of her profile from an online document archive site, leading to speculation that she was not simply moving to a new agency but was in the process of wrapping up her entertainment career. The request, which was made public at the time, drew attention as it contained the statement, "I have effectively ceased my entertainment activities, and I intend to return to a life as a private citizen and live quietly."

Meanwhile, Kwon debuted as a member of CLC in 2016 and gained recognition through her appearance on the Mnet audition program *Produce 101*. She later expanded her career into acting, appearing in dramas such as *Bad Papa*, *Youth of May*, and *Dear.M*.

(Photo: Reporter Baek Seung-chul)



(Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)
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