Not only BoA, but Rain (Bi) was also ”considering winding down her activities”... The wind of retirement is blowing through the entertainment industry.

Stars in the Korean entertainment industry are discussing retirement, raising concerns over the situation in which they are considering retirement for their own reasons.
Recently, singer and actress BoA attracted attention by posting on social media that hinted at her retirement.
On the 6th of this month, BoA left a meaningful message with a question mark, saying, "When my contract is over, I can retire, right?" and the next day, she announced that her contract would expire on December 31, 2025, and added, "Then
"Until then, I will be truly happy and do my best as a singer, BoA. Don't worry, my beloved Jumpings (fandom name)," she wrote, causing fans to worry.
BoA, who debuted in 2000, recently appeared in the TV series "Marry My Husband" and was plagued by criticism that her appearance was too off-putting.
BoA gave a stern warning to those who made malicious comments, but then left a message hinting at her retirement,
In response, fans who felt that the management office had not done enough to protect their artists expressed their anger by holding a protest in front of SM Entertainment.
Singer and actor Rain (Bi) also considered retiring from the entertainment industry for a different reason. Last month, Rain announced on his YouTube channel "Season B
Looking back on the rapid changes taking place in the entertainment industry during the "Season," he wondered, "Am I still in the process, or is it time for me to sort things out?"
He added, "I'm very grateful for the job of being a celebrity, but lately I've been wondering if I'm doing that well.
Of course I will work hard, but I wonder if I should be the one doing the activities when there are so many viewers."
There are other stars who have thought about retiring after years of entertainment. One such star is actress Choi Gang Hee. Choi Gang Hee thought about retiring after she felt like giving up acting.
Last month, when Choi Gang Hee appeared on the YouTube channel "VIVO TV," Song Eun-i said, "When you said you were going to retire a long time ago, I strongly told you to get a grip on yourself."
However, after hearing Song Eun-yi's story, Choi Gang Hee decided to move on to other activities rather than retire, saying, "It was too extreme at the time."
Actress Song Sunmi also confessed that she had thought about retiring on Channel A's "Best Friends Documentary - Dinner Table for Four," which will be broadcast today (8th).
Song Sunmi, who is raising her daughter alone after her husband was murdered in 2017, has been a hot topic online ever since the tragic incident.
She said that seeing herself in this state made her consider retiring from acting. Such lonely confessions from stars are heartbreaking.
Along with concern, voices of support are growing.