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The latest updates confirm that Kangin will remain with the group. It has been a draining struggle to hold our ground but we finally reached the outcome we fought for.

July 13, 2016

WorldWide E.L.F Stands With Kangin

WorldWide E.L.F Stands With Kangin

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Started by Ever Lasting Friends 10 years, 3 months ago

Hello,

We are super junior’s fans E.L.F from all over the world (ِِArab countries, Thailand, South America, North America, France, Italy, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Philippines , Vietnam, Japan, China, Korea , Australia, Ukraine, India, Turkey, Iran, Germany, Puerto Rico, Russia)

On the 24th of May Super Junior’s member Kangin had a car accident, he hit a streetlight post in Sinsa-dong, Seoul. And a shop owner nearby reported the broken streetlight post to the police while Kangin left the scene of the accident. The next morning he reported himself and was questioned, he stated saying “I remember hitting something, but I didn’t know it was a street light pole.” According to the police, Kangin’s blood alcohol concentration was 0.05 percent which is enough to get his license suspended.

Later on SM Entertainment commented on this accident saying: “This is SM Entertainment. It is true that Kangin had a DUI accident. Kangin contacted the police regarding the accident and received an investigation at the arranged time. Kangin is deeply regretful of his actions and will cease all entertainment-related schedules to take some time to self-reflect. Once again, we sincerely apologize for worrying you.”

On the following day some Korean fans posted a petition asking Kangin to leave Super Junior. The petition states: “Since it is certain that Kangin’s unlawful acts will be damaging to Super Junior’s group activities, this petition was made due to the opinion that is unfair for Kangin to continue promoting under Super Junior.”

Thus, ELF from all over the world have decided to write a counter petition responding to the one that was originally written and signed by some Korean fans requesting Kangin's removal from the band.

Please note that this petition is written to shield kangin from the hatred he has received from the public. As a fandom we support and love all the members of Super Junior equally; therefore, we cannot just stand still while the members are being unfairly banished by the media or attacked by the internet users. However, we are not defending Kangin’s actions, endangering his life and other people’s is unacceptable, and he should be punished according to the law

Although a drunken person isn’t in the right state to make the right decision, he should have acted differently; but at least we are relieved since it was a minor accident and no harm was done. If it was any other person out there, other than Kangin from Super Junior, would anyone step up and ask him to leave his job or to be jailed?

Kangin is not an Angel, Kangin is a Man and Man was meant to err in order to learn, we also know that he has already made the same mistake before. But how can you expect a person to move on if he is constantly reminded and humiliated by MCs in variety shows in front of millions of viewers? Stop preying on other people’s mistakes, concentrate on being better human beings.

Super Junior and ELF are one family, if something bad happens it affects all of us, nevertheless a family never give up on its own members because s/he made a mistake. So consider this as a warning to all the haters out there, all the verbal abuse, the cursing and the hate comments you have bombarded him with are an act of crime. And it has affected all of us as well, that's why we, as one of the biggest fandoms in the world, will NOT remain silent when Super Junior members are being targeted.

We are writing this petition to make sure that our voice as a large portion of the global fan base is heard, we recommend further consideration before taking any actions. We want to emphasize on the fact that Kangin has always been and will always be a member of Super Junior. We want him to continue being a member of the band, and to resume his solo activities as well after he finishes the punishment he will receive.

we will continue to support them until the day the Pearl Sapphire Blue Balloons cover the entire world.

If you support kangin staying as a member of Super Junior, then please Sign and share this petition.

Super junior fighting!! Kangin fighting!!

#강인은글로벌엘프의보호아래에있다

Kangin will never leave Super Junior when ELF got his back!



Let's sign this petition and share with all E.L.F

Updates

May 29, 2016

We just hit one thousand signatures and the weight of this situation is still heavy on my shoulders. I am exhausted by the constant negativity surrounding this, but seeing this many people hold onto their loyalty gives me a reason to keep moving forward.

Reached 25,000 supporters

May 29, 2016

May 28, 2016

The path forward is grueling and the pressure has been constant for a long time now. We are reaching for the twenty-five thousand mark and I need you to push this forward to anyone who will listen. Do not let this effort lose its momentum while we wait for results.

May 28, 2016

Ten thousand people have added their names to this request. The gravity of this situation feels heavier than ever but seeing your commitment gives me the strength to keep pushing forward despite the exhaustion.

Reached 10,000 supporters

May 27, 2016

Reached 1,000 supporters

May 27, 2016

20,148 Comments

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Iris
10 years ago Featured

It is sad to see how fans can go so far and hurt with words. His a human being like anyone else and can make mistakes. He is being punished already by all your hatred. Stop bullying. HOPE he doesn't leave the group and keep fighting we're with you.

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Anonymous
10 years ago Featured

Kangin pudo haber cometido un error, pero diganme que humano no los comete, es necesario que entre en razon, porque no solo se hace daño el, sino a sus seres queridos, pero sacandolo del grupo no lograremos nada, Super Junior no seria lo mismo sin el

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Novie
10 years ago Featured

Family must support each other right? Family doesn't leave other behind because of mistake they make. So please.. We must give kangin a chance. He's human too that can make some mistake. We are here to support you always. Sign from Indonesian ELF.

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Anonymous
10 years ago Featured

강인 씨가 잘못이 분명하는 것이 사실입니다만 강인 씨가 이번에는 잘 반성한다고 믿고 있습니다. 강인 씨도 지금 활동이 중단된 상황 그 자체는 연예인에게 이미 체벌을 받은 셈입니다. 심각한 문제때문에 법적 처벌도 받는 것도 물론입니다. 사람으로서 인터넷 여론으로 한 시람을 이렇게 압박하는 행동이 바람직하지 않다고 생각합니다. 그리고 SM과 멤버들이 지금까지 입장을 아직 안 드러내는 상황에서 대중과 팬들이 기다리고 종준할 수 있으면 좋습니다.

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Aida Arifah
10 years ago Featured

SJ is 13+2 no matter what! Enough about Hankyung and Kibum, we dont want it happened again. I believe Kangin will be the better person without his departure, let him got some punishment for normal people, thanks! He is HUMAN! Not perfect! Thanks again!

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Purna Priyanka
10 years ago Featured

I support Kangin to stay in super junior. Its not justified asking him to leave his 10 odd years family for one mistake... Iam sure suju also dont want that. Punish him lawfully but Do Not remove him from the group. That would do no good to anybody.

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Jéssica
3 years ago

Quero que o kangin fique, sem choros por favor

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Yara
6 years ago

WE LOVE KANGIN AND SUNGMIN WE REALLY MISS THEM AND WE WANT THEM BACK