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English trans by @5StarsAs1

Hello, I’m Kim Hyun Joong.
There was hardly a chance to greet (you)
and finally here comes the farewell greetings.
To be honest, I was utmost regretful all this while.
As a public figure, I couldn’t convey my thoughts,
That I have to go hiatus to reflect on my immature self,
and it was indeed a tough period spent.
I’ve also given a lot of thought on how should I convey my apologies and farewell earnestly.
To all my fans in my heart…no..
I have two feelings to convey to all my fans.
Apologies, gratitude…
Many of you have given me a lot of emotional support during the hardest time.
The never-changing trust for me more than I could take, how could I repay all these…
And to those who were angry and hurt (after the news) because of me, I don’t know how I should convey (my apologies) but I’m taking it as an heavy debt (as I enlist).

Of course it’s a fact that every men born in this piece of land (South Korea) will be enlisted into the army, but finally when it’s my turn, I’m feeling a little nervous.
I always thought that I have been working hard and living ambitiously all this while…but when the day finally comes, I’m feeling nervous…
But anyway, in the next 2 years, I believe I will venture on a whole new path.
As a man, an entertainer, a responsible public figure.
I will come back maturely.

Throughout the past 1 year, I have lived under the love and support that I have received and felt from my family, friends, colleagues, people whom I am grateful to, and fans.

I will return once after I complete my duties, as a better person, if not a perfect individual.
I promise to greet you again with smiles on the day of my return, and this ends my letter.

12th May 2015,
Kim Hyun Joong.



English trans by @xiaochu1004

Hello. This is Kim HyunJoong.
I couldn’t get an opportunity to greet (you) comfortably, and in the end had to say farewell.
The truth is, I am very sorry during this period.
Because I am a public figure, I wasn’t able to pour out my heart but to keep it under my breath, I blame myself for not being considerate enough and mature while I spent these tough times.
That’s why I am very worried how to express entirely my apologies and regrets of farewell.
In my heart, for all of you fans…No
To all of you fans, I have two mixed feelings.
Sorriness, Thankfulness…
Many of you supported me mentally during times of confusion. On the parts where I couldn’t talk about, you have prejudged and constantly believe in me, which gave me confidence. How will I ever repay you…
Also, to those who are hurt and angry because of me, I don’t know how I can apologise, I feel like I am leaving with a whole lot of debt in my arms.
Even though all the men born in this country has to serve military, now that it is my turn (to enter), deep in my heart I feel jittery. I thought I am always working hard and living so intensely… but actually the day prior (to enlistment), I felt that I am weak…
However, in the upcoming 2 years, I believe that this is an opportunity for me to reborn again.
As a man, as an entertainer, I will grow up and return as a responsible person of the society.
In the (past) one years’ time, I fully felt that…I have been living well and was protected with more caution and from a heart-warming position, by my family, friends, colleagues, people whom I’m thankful to, and fans…
After I finish my duties at the National Defense, I will return as a better person, if not the best, for all of you who believed in me more than I do. On the day when I return, I promise that I will smile and greet (you), with that I end my letter.

2015.05.12
Kim HyunJoong