You took the words right out of my mouth. =.= I was thinking about making a post about this, but I'm a bit lazy and you said it all, really.
We also know that once he returned from his tour, his answer changed to I like doing solo work more then KT work and I don't know what will happen in the future.
This, to me, is the most damning evidence. I find that some fans are conveniently forgetting these parts. They're remembering the 'I won't quit KAT-TUN', etc, etc, but overlooking what he later said. It's a bit frustrating, to be honest. =.=' And even though I find Jin says what's on his mind 98% of the time - he's very bluntly honest - he's not an idiot either. And neither is the agency (most of the time =.=). For something as big as him leaving KAT-TUN... they would want to keep it under wraps (until now, obviously). I don't know how much I can trust that 'I won't quit KAT-TUN' statement anymore, especially after the 'I don't know what will happen in the future' b/c frankly? I think that statement trumps the previous one. And the way the answer is so vague? It kinda tips in the direction that he will leave. But that's just my opinion.
Also, I completely agree with your assessment in the above comments, comparing Yamapi's and Jin's situations. That's exactly how I view it. Plus, I really think if Jin were to go solo, he would want to focus 100% on that. Also, he likes his private time, and to juggle both solo and KT work? =.='' He wouldn't have time for himself, and that's a big no-no for him. Another point I've seen some people bring up - which I get so annoyed about, omg - is why can't KT put their activities on hold while Jin does his stuff (like how NEWS hasn't really done anything while their members pursue whatever projects). I haven't seen a lot of people mention this, but it has been mentioned. And I'm like, 'Are you freakin' kidding me?' Ugh. If there's one way for a group to fade into the background, it's for them to go on hiatus. That is so not what KT needs. They need exposure, not the exact opposite!
Ack, did I get a bit rant-y? I'm sorry. :( Anyways, great job on this post. You always write things so eloquently! -jealous- XD
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Date: 2010-07-18 11:25 pm (UTC)We also know that once he returned from his tour, his answer changed to I like doing solo work more then KT work and I don't know what will happen in the future.
This, to me, is the most damning evidence. I find that some fans are conveniently forgetting these parts. They're remembering the 'I won't quit KAT-TUN', etc, etc, but overlooking what he later said. It's a bit frustrating, to be honest. =.=' And even though I find Jin says what's on his mind 98% of the time - he's very bluntly honest - he's not an idiot either. And neither is the agency (most of the time =.=). For something as big as him leaving KAT-TUN... they would want to keep it under wraps (until now, obviously). I don't know how much I can trust that 'I won't quit KAT-TUN' statement anymore, especially after the 'I don't know what will happen in the future' b/c frankly? I think that statement trumps the previous one. And the way the answer is so vague? It kinda tips in the direction that he will leave. But that's just my opinion.
Also, I completely agree with your assessment in the above comments, comparing Yamapi's and Jin's situations. That's exactly how I view it. Plus, I really think if Jin were to go solo, he would want to focus 100% on that. Also, he likes his private time, and to juggle both solo and KT work? =.='' He wouldn't have time for himself, and that's a big no-no for him. Another point I've seen some people bring up - which I get so annoyed about, omg - is why can't KT put their activities on hold while Jin does his stuff (like how NEWS hasn't really done anything while their members pursue whatever projects). I haven't seen a lot of people mention this, but it has been mentioned. And I'm like, 'Are you freakin' kidding me?' Ugh. If there's one way for a group to fade into the background, it's for them to go on hiatus. That is so not what KT needs. They need exposure, not the exact opposite!
Ack, did I get a bit rant-y? I'm sorry. :( Anyways, great job on this post. You always write things so eloquently! -jealous- XD