I do not think that I will be able to post much because I just cannot find the words to talk about the tragedy. I think this video made by Steph or HallyuBack really captures the essence of how I feel. I was never a fan of Ladies’ Code, in fact I did not actually know such a group ever existed. However, when I first heard the news of Eun Bi’s death, I was really shocked and devastated. I am 19. And she was just a couple of years older than me. And while I was just coming to terms with her death, Ri Sae passed away. When I found out about Ri Sae’s death, I found myself to be very emotional. I did not know about these girls, but the fact that they will never be able to live their dreams is just tragic. The fact that Eun Bi never got to see her dream of her song making number 1 is just so sad. I did not know how to put my feelings into words. And, I would also like to commend the Ladies’ Code fans who have been by their group( I have seen pictures of candlelight vigils for these girls from wherever the fans are- I even saw a photo of a fan who lit candles by her phone with Eun Bi’s and Ri Sae’s pictures). Though I have been into the whole K pop thing for a while now, I did not exactly realise how strong a fandom can be.
I just don’t know how to react to news of people very close to my age passing away. It’s like they will never be able to do the things that I dream of doing. I have had my own share of people close to me passing away. It is never easy. It never gets easy. And I really cannot imagine how the Ashley, Zuny and Sojoung must be feeling. Losing two people who were family to them one after another is just completely cruel. All I can hope is for them to recover fully and with Eun Bi and Ri Sae looking over them, go on and fulfill Ri Sae’s dream of having a sole concert in one of the big arenas in Japan and continue making Eun Bi’s dream come true over and over again. It will not be easy, but that is the only way that I can think of to honour the beautiful souls of two ladies who were cruelly taken away from the wonderful life that was waiting for them. Rest in Peace Eun Bi and Ri Sae. You will always be remembered and will always live on in your fans’ hearts!
