Words by LE SSERAFIM's leader Kim Chaewon, left for a fan on Weverse, have moved many fans on SNS and via online communities.
Some time last month, Kim Chaewon was seen responding to a fan who appeared to be struggling with feelings of depression and inadequacy.
The fan wrote, "I'm having a very bad day. I made a mistake today. I'm disappointed in myself. I don't even have the urge to live anymore. What about you guys?"
In response, Kim Chaewon first shared a quote by Steve Maraboli, which read, "We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future."
In addition, the idol wrote in Korean, "It's okay. You did good. Everyone makes mistakes. We learn by making mistakes. I make countless mistakes. But we still need to live. If we want to meet each other, we need to live. Aren't you curious about our next album as well?! I guarantee it'll be no joke."
Many netizens related to both the fan and the LE SSERAFIM member's comments, and stated,
"I also had a time when I was just really down and I just hung on until my artist's next album. It still pains me when I think about how that time just wasted away."
"Yeah when you're feeling depressed, that kind of thing really helps. I had a phase like that, and I just kept looking forward to the next season of my favorite show and after some time, I was doing better."
"I'm curious about your next album too, so I'll live positively so I can cheer you on for your next comeback too."
"For fans, looking forward to the next comeback or the next episode or the next volume, that's why we live."
"I'm hanging on like this too TT."
"This is sad but also moving TT."
"She has a really healthy mindset. I respect her for that."
"She's so kind and sensitive."
"Wow that was me a few years ago... I lived thinking, 'I'll just live until the next comeback, 'I'll just live until the next concert'."
Aw shes so sweet. It's hard not to fall for her charm