100 Letters To My Future Self

40th Letter: Our Passing Star

Dear Future Me,

Early in the morning, I was greeted with this stupid article saying Woojin has left the group. 💔

Should I complain? Yes, I'd really love to. But who am I to do that?

An artist is also a human being. I know it's sad and hard for us, but let's put ourselves in their shoes for once this time.
It may have been a lot more harder for them. They must have suffered a lot. Sure, they look happy when we look at them. And I'm sure they told themselves that as well so many times, that they're happy because they're in the place they always want to be but sometimes the heart will get confused and wonder in the midst of all those happiness if that is truly where they're supposed to be, if that's exactly what they wanted the most. I understand how it felt. I know what it's like to be able to know your purpose and your dreams but deep inside it feels like your heart is not leading you there.

This may or may not be the case for Woojin, but I just hope that what he decided for himself now is what he truly wants. I hope he's gonna be happy with his choice and have no regrets. Whatever those reasons are, I don't need to know. He is a great man. I like him a lot and even though I only get to know him for quite a short period of time since I became a Stay this year, I'm really sad right now and can't believe what's happening. But I must bid my goodbyes, accept everything, and send my memories of him to the place where it's happy the most.

I just know him and like him recently. I don't have a bias in Stray Kids yet and he may have become that one. But things happen. Life happens. People are leaving.
I remember I used to get scared for things like this. Especially with Jungwoo of NCT (my bias) who's currently taking a break now for unknown reasons. But I have never really expected Woojin would be the one who's leaving. It's really heartbreaking. I believe the lyrics of Mixtape #4 so much. I believe it with all my heart and soul, and I'm really sticking to it every time my dark moments come. So I didn't really expect the ones who used to sing those lines could break apart and drift away.

"9 or none, we're gonna cross the finish line." It may seem over for now.

But I know, in my heart, that it will not be over just like this. Woojin is such an awesome person and his journeys are not over yet. He may come back to the team or not, but wherever he goes, whatever he does, our memories of him are still linked to the team and will stay there forever. He may become that driving force for the members to push forward and rise above the light. He may be that one angel who's always guiding them across the raging sea or that broken compass they are all talking about in their song. But whatever he is, I hope he will be enough reason for the team to keep moving forward with all the best they've got and for us Stays to support them with all our hearts.
He has not left at all. He's still with Stray Kids, maybe not physical this time but through memories and moments we've cherished along with him since day 1 and up to this day.

Kim Woojin, I wish for you happines. Thank you for everything. We love you. Fighting!

L

ove always,
magicshop

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