EXID open up about their sudden popularity and their period of anonymity

It was the final airing of 'EXID's Showtime' today! �It seems so short and sad, doesn't it?

As it was the last episode on August 27, the girls not only had fun but also gathered for a personal time in which they talked about the precious memories they created on Jeju Island. �During this portion, the girls reminisced over winning first place for the very first time with "Up & Down" after its sudden popularity. �The members stated, "I couldn't believe it. I was dumbfounded."

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LE added, "When we first won, Junghwa was crying in the waiting room, which hurt my heart so much. �She didn't cry on stage, but she cried from a phone call to her mother."

Hani said, "We had a hard time, too, but our parents probably had a harder time. �Even though their daughter is doing something, no result was coming out; still, we were working hard. �During that time, my mother said, 'I know that the road you want to go down is a thorny path, but it makes me sad that the only thing I can do is silently support you from behind,'" which touched the rest of her members.