
Ex EXO member Tao has recently opened up about his struggles and how he's been stressing out because of work pressure and other issues lately.
On January 25, Tao took to Weibo account saying, "I am working hard every day as is, and to be honest, I don't want to do anything at this very moment. I can't attend office meetings, can't go home, nor enjoy a nice vacation. I don't even know what day of the week it is anymore. I am bogged down by stress; it's suffocating."
He further said, "I've never presented such negative words to anyone like this, but seriously I wish I could just disappear for a while and not do anything. This is the first time I'm speaking up like this in 6 years. I'm sure many will tell me to just deal with it because I'm a celebrity after all. And because of that, I've been keeping patient/ quiet all this time, so I am writing this today. I just don't know why. I just felt like doing it. I don't want to do anything. It's so painful being unable to breathe."
He went on to say that his life is no different from hell; his life is not fun and happy and not something people should envy. He says his body and heart are being oppressed.
He ended his letter by apologizing for causing concern and also says, "I'm actually sorry for myself".
In response to that Tao's father have reposted the message on his own Weibo account and wrote, "You did well, my son".
Tao made his debut as a member of popular K-pop band under SM Entertainment in 2012. Tao rose to fame through the group and their activities.
Later Tao left the group and filed a contract nullification lawsuit against SM Entertainment to officially terminate him from the band.
Tao's representatives released a statement mentioning the lack of support from the company(SM Entertainment) in terms of injuries and other issues such as the discrimination between Korean and Chinese members, which was reported earlier.
Tao launched a solo career in China after leaving the group in 2015. He is currently promoting and working with his own Chinese agency, Z.TAO Studio.
When Tao withdrew himself from EXO, he faced lots of criticism and hate comments from earlier fans who turned into anti-fans.
Despite all these, some fans have remained true to Tao, and they are concerned about the mental and physical health of their idol.
His true fans expressed themselves on social media in response to Tao's message. Check out tweets:
Tao may not be in EXO anymore but I still care for him the same way I care for the members. Knowing he is not having enough rest and he is very tired makes my heart hurt so much. I hope happiness and everything to my cute lil panda.😘 #iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy #EXOL @weareoneEXO
— 씨우민♡ (@snowyania) January 26, 2018
Tao plz take care of yourself
— sadika⤠(I m Exo's lil Eri) (@SPourny) January 26, 2018
We r with u#WeLoveYouTao
Pray for Tao. 🙠Pray for Korea. Eyes need to be opened to depression before we lose someone else.💔 @hztttao____#staystrongtao #prayforkorea #ztao #exo #exom #depression #fightdepression #support #stopthehate #pray #like #love #follow #kpop #cpop #music pic.twitter.com/IIefmoh6cb
— BreathingKpopForever (@breathekpop4evr) January 26, 2018
So painful to read his post. Tao, dont forget we are all here for you, precious panda. We love you!
— EXO FANCLUBâ„¢ (@trulybbh) January 27, 2018
Leave positive and encouraging message on Tao’s ig. Show him that he is loved and we will always have his back.
— VOTE EXO ON GAON KPOP STAR â€¼ï¸ (@aegyolight) January 27, 2018
Tao mental health comes first. The fact he's been doing so well since leaving EXO but carrying all this burden on himself is too much. He needs time to rest and treat himself. He can't even go back home because of his busy schedule. Continue to support and love our baby panda
— Back to College 😠(@NyaNyaKinny) January 27, 2018
Please EXO-Ls, support Tao. He’s going through a very hard time right now and we should be there for him. I wasn’t here before ot9 but I do know that We Are One and we always will be. #Tao #EXO #EXOL #엑소 pic.twitter.com/D5qL77GBH2
— Rue Hara (@rue_hara) January 26, 2018
Tao we are here with you and for you â¤#befinetao#WeLoveYouTao
— عَائÙØ´ÙŽØ©| EXO (@I_aisha29) January 25, 2018
Aeris, please reach out to our panda Tao. Leave positive comments in his posts.
— EXO-L Bangladesh 🇧🇩 (@bd_aeris) January 25, 2018
Following is @hztttaoswag 's weibo update from yesterday.
Trans Cr. @SMent_EXO #EXOL #iHeartAwards #BestFanArmy @weareoneEXO
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