Super Junior Address Inactive Kim Ki Bum's Desire To Be An Actor Rather Than Singer

It's been several years since Super Junior's Kim Ki Bum has promoted with his fellow members, but according to a recent interview with the SM boy band, he's still part of the group.

On Wednesday, members of Super Junior appeared on MBC's "Radio Star." During the interview, co-host Kim Gu Ra asked about Kim Ki Bum's status as part of the group.

"Kim Ki Bum is doing a drama," said Super Junior's Eunhyuk according to allkpop. "He is in the midst of an extended leave from Super Junior."

And while co-host addressed Kim as if he had left the group permanently, Eunhyuk was quick to correct him.

"Kim Ki Bum is still a member of Super Junior," he said. "More than a singer, his goal is to be an actor. He doesn't promote as a singer. If he has an intention to be a singer [again], we are of the mind to accept him once again."

But Kim Ki Bum is not the only SM Entertainment idol whose status with a group remains uncertain.

Last week, reports ignited alleging that Choi "Sulli" JinRi—after abstaining from promotional activities with f(x) since last August—would be leaving the group to pursue a career as an actress. According to K-Pop Herald, SM Entertainment has denied these allegations.

"Sulli's departure from f(x) has not yet been finalized," said the record label. "We will make a decision on Sulli's future group activities after careful consideration."

Reportedly, f(x) is currently preparing for their annual comeback, and it would potentially feature only four members of the group, without Sulli.

A similar situation is also occurring with EXO's Tao, whose status as a member of the group seems less and less hopeful as he gears up for a solo comeback in China.

While more information is set to be released on July 23 regarding the rapper's solo debut, Tao has been unfollowed by EXO members Baekhyun and Chanyeol on Instagram.

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