A Complete Summary of the Son Na-eun and Kim Nam-joo Feud Rumors! Reason for Leaving Apink, Unfollowing, Wedding

Everything about the feud rumors between Son Na-eun and Kim Nam-joo, which have been brought up again due to Apink's Yoon Bomi's absence from a wedding! From the real reason for leaving Apink after 11 years to unfollowing on Instagram and wedding behind-the-scenes details, we've thoroughly dug up and summarized everything for you.

 

1. It started in 2018? The prelude to the rumors of discord between Son Na-eun and Kim Nam-joo

In fact, rumors of discord between the two had been circulating quietly among fans for quite some time. The spark that really ignited it was the 2018 V LIVE broadcast.

 

At the time, Kim Nam-joo was holding a camera and interacting with the members one by one in the waiting room or while moving in a vehicle. But when it was Son Na-eun's turn, who was resting in an underground vehicle, Nam-joo suddenly said, "Pass~" and snapped the camera to hand it over to another member.

 

It could have been dismissed as just a joke, but since it was a time when the two's appearances together and interactions had noticeably decreased, rumors of discord began to solidify among fans, with comments like, "Haven't they really not spoken properly for years?" and "If it's obvious even in front of the camera, it must be serious."

2. The 10th Anniversary 'Dilemma' Activities and the Tearful Reason for Leaving Apink

What really added fuel to the fire of the rumors of discord was, as expected, the incident of her leaving Apink in 2022. Son Na-eun left IST Entertainment first in 2021 and transferred to YG Entertainment, an agency for actors, right? Up until that point, they had promised to continue team activities together.

Actually, when we were preparing for Apink's 10th anniversary special album 'HORN (Title: Dilemma),' the members postponed the album to accommodate Naeun's schedule and finished the choreography, music video, and album preparations all together.

 

But then, right before the comeback, Naeun's side suddenly announced, "It is difficult to coordinate the schedule for the next project, so we will not be participating in music show activities other than the jacket photoshoot and music video."

 

Ultimately, the members had to hurriedly re-choreograph the routines without Naeun, and rumors circulated that this process led to a lack of communication and deepened conflicts among the members. Eventually, in April 2022, immediately after this promotion, Son Naeun officially left Apink, the group she had been a part of for 11 years. Although she expressed her affection for the team through a handwritten letter, it was a parting that inevitably left fans with lingering resentment.

3. Unfollowing on Social Media and the Empty Space at Oh Hayoung's Birthday Party

Even after her departure, their 'distance' was clearly evident on social media and at private gatherings. Crucially, as the members and Son Na-eun remained unfollowed on Instagram, the opinion that "even their business relationship has ended" gained traction.

 

 

Furthermore, when photos from the youngest member Oh Hayoung's birthday party were released last July, all the other members gathered together to take a heartfelt commemorative photo, but Son Naeun was nowhere to be seen, which left fans feeling bitter.

Although Naeun confessed in a past interview that "I don't keep in touch with the members right now, but I am cheering them on as a fan," it effectively became official that private interaction has been completely cut off.

 

4. Yoon Bomi Absent from Wedding, A Bitter Ending of 'Fated Love'

And then, the long-awaited wedding of Yoon Bomi and Rado on May 16, 2026. All of Apink's current members (Park Chorong, Jung Eunji, Kim Namjoo, and Oh Hayoung) showed up to sing the congratulatory song 'Love Me More,' turning the venue into a sea of ​​tears. Even Hong Yoo-kyung, who had left the group 13 years ago and was fading from public memory, attended and brightened up the bridal waiting room.

 

However, once again, there was no place for Son Na-eun. As she became the sole absentee, including all the former members, sharp comments poured in on online communities, such as, "At this point, it goes beyond just former colleagues; it is true that deep resentment remains," and "It seems like she wants to erase her Apink days to clean up her image as an actress." Since they were once synonymous with innocent girl groups and shared joys and sorrows together, it is truly regrettable and bitter for fans to see them become such complete strangers.

 

📌 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. Did Son Na-eun and Kim Nam-joo really fight?

 

A1. The parties involved have never directly admitted that they "fought." However, an awkward atmosphere was detected in official videos such as V Live in 2018, and as they did not participate in any private gatherings (birthday parties, weddings, etc.) during the withdrawal process and thereafter, it has become a widely accepted fact among fans that their relationship has effectively soured.

 

Q2. What is the real reason for Son Na-eun's departure from Apink?

 

A2. The stated reason is 'schedule coordination issues following the transfer to a new agency.' After transferring to YG, an agency specializing in actors, the schedule for acting activities, such as drama filming, overlapped with the schedule for Apink's 10th anniversary comeback activities, causing difficulties in coordination. Ultimately, following discussions between the members and officials from both companies, she decided to leave the team.

 

Q3. Why did Hong Yoo-kyung attend Yoon Bomi's wedding?

 

A3. Although Hong Yoo-kyung left Apink in 2013, she has consistently maintained a good relationship with the members. In particular, she showed strong loyalty by inviting Yoon Bomi to her own wedding in 2023, so it seems natural that she attended Bomi's wedding to offer her congratulations.

 

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