Viu’s girl group COLLAR debuted less than a year and a half ago, and today (10th) there was a shock. Member So Ching (Su Zhiqing) decided to quit COLLAR after IG announced after many considerations and discussions with the company. She mentioned in the post that her boyfriend Ah MO (Li Qiyan) had a serious screen accident when he was in charge of the MIRROR concert last year. make a decision. She did not disclose her whereabouts, but only said that in the future, she will “pay attention to her body and mind, find the source of happiness, and adjust her state well.” MakerVille, which COLLAR belongs to, issued a statement immediately, saying that it respects Soching’s wishes and will make appropriate cooperation.
COLLAR for media inquiries
The news of the group’s withdrawal came out on the morning of Wednesday (10th), and COLLAR’s company, MakerVille, urgently held a press conference at 3 p.m. to explain. After the manager Wing read the statement on behalf of MakerVille, it was handed over to the seven members of COLLAR to face the media. So Ching did not show up. Captain Gao first spoke on behalf of COLLAR. She said that So Ching had made a very difficult decision, “Just leaving the group and leaving Collar, we were as sad as everyone else. At the same time, I saw that she was trying hard to parallel all aspects, including reunion. Stepping into the life of the stage, I hope that everyone will give him the space to start again and live his peaceful and comfortable life.”
Gao emphasized that the mood is unhappy and reluctant, but the members fully respect So Ching’s decision. In the future, the seven members of COLLAR will continue to work together. Thank you for your perseverance, I hope everyone will continue to support COLLAR and continue to take every step. I hope everyone will bless soching.”
Manager Wing promises not to disband and has no intention of adding new members
When asked when So Ching decided to leave the group, Gao only said it was “a little earlier”. As for not attending the Chill Club Awards Ceremony a few days ago, member Xin Chan said that So Ching was unwell that day. Last year, when So Ching took care of her boyfriend and stopped working, there were rumors that she would leave the group. At that time, member Winka posted a counterattack saying “8-1=0”. When asked about this remark today, Winka explained again, “( On the day) I said that I personally wanted to use my strength to support soching, and I wanted to do the group songs and new works after I came back. But I have made this decision, and I will definitely respect and accept it. 8-1=0, We are now returning to the team and starting again, I hope everyone will continue to support our works, individuals will try different things, try different works, hope to continue to support us.”
In addition, when asked whether COLLAR will be disbanded and whether new members will be added in the future, the manager Wing said no, “COLLAR will always be COLLAR”. A reporter was concerned about So Ching’s contract, whether he is still an artist of the company, the manager Wing did not respond positively, only saying that “the details of the contract are really inconvenient to disclose, many things are in progress, and many things are discussed with him tight.”
Winka hope So Ching don’t feel guilty
At the press conference, other members of COLLAR also spoke one by one, expressing their respect and understanding for So Ching’s decision. Ivy said, “I’m so happy to have So Ching return to the team. I see him working hard to adapt to new challenges. I hope he can live a happy life. Even if he is reluctant, I am very happy.” I respect his decision, the situation that Collar has experienced will not change.” Candy said, “Everyone here wants to see soching live a happy, happy and independent life. I respect her decision.” Marf said, “I know her There are many questions about this decision, I know that I need to respect it, I will not comment on it, and I will support it before making a decision. We will focus again, there are many things we want to achieve.”
Winka said, “Knowing that he has made this decision, I feel that I don’t want him to feel guilty. Everyone has the right to live a happy life. I hope he is happy. I will accept and respect his decision. He has something to hope for.” Let’s keep going.” Xinzheng said, “Of course I am not happy. From “Making Stars” there have always been eight people, but everyone is most concerned about his physical and mental health. He can walk the most comfortable path for him and do the best. I am comfortable with myself. In the future, the seven of us, as she said, hope to continue to have the strength to move forward.” Day also said with emotion, “We are here in a group, the memories between us are in our hearts, It will not disappear. I hope that Dading will join us in blessing the development of So Ching and COLLAR.”
Full text of So Ching’s announcement of her departure from the group:
Since July 28, 2022, the trauma left by that day has not been healed. Every scene of going back and forth to the emergency room and the hospital has been branded in my heart one by one, leaving indelible marks.
Over the past ten months, I have had different thoughts and emotions at different stages. Although there are times when I face everyone and step on the stage, at this moment, I still haven’t fully adapted to working in front of the screen. After much consideration and discussion with the company, I decided to quit COLLAR.
The past was indeed not easy, but as a member of COLLAR, I will always feel your persistence, companionship, support and encouragement in different corners of my life. Whenever I think I don’t deserve all this, you use warm words, words, and hugs to salvage the sinking me. Maybe this decision has disappointed you. I am very sorry, but I hope you understand. The things that everyone is going through and the path they are taking are not exactly the same. Perhaps without any worries, each other can continue to develop themselves more freely and hard in their own fields.
I don’t have a clear idea about the days ahead, I just want to pay more attention to my body and mind, find the source of happiness, and adjust my state well. I used to think that happiness is easy, but it turns out that not everyone can easily have happiness. In the days to come, I may continue to study and equip myself in dance or other aspects to become a better, happier and more reliable person.
I would like to thank all units and members for their tolerance, acceptance, and respect for all my thoughts and decisions, and thank the company for giving me enough space to pursue what I want to do. Please allow me to express my apologies for not being able to meet you as a member of COLLAR again.
Finally, believe that you can be a person who brings warmth to others, have more love and empathy, listen and understand more, and hope that each other can become a little warmth in everyone’s life.
Thank you for always being with you
On July 28 last year, there was a serious accident where the screen fell at MIRROR’s Red Hall concert. So Ching’s dancer boyfriend Ah Mo (Li Qiyan) was hit and seriously injured, and has been hospitalized until now. After the incident, So Ching immediately stopped work for five months to take care of Ah Mo, until this year when she resumed work on New Year’s Day, she and her teammates from COLLAR showed up at the award ceremony.
After that, So Ching resumed work to a limited extent, including participating in the release performance of COLLAR’s first anniversary song “The Bright Side”, and holding a small concert with teammate Winka in March, etc. However, after performing at the Clockenflap Music Festival at the end of March, So Ching no longer attended COLLAR group activities, including the recent Chill Club Awards Ceremony.
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