Such sad news for TREASURE fans as YG Entertainment announced the departure of Bang Yedam and Mashiho.
On November 8, YG Entertainment released a statement through the group's Weverse page that they have terminated the exclusive contracts with Bang Yedam and Mashiho after a long and thorough discussion.
The agency's contracts with Bang Yedam and Mashiho have ended, according to the statement. Mashiho will be putting all of his energy into getting better, while Bang Yedam will be working on developing his career as a producer. Moving forward, TREASURE will promote as a 10-member group.
YG Entertainment Statement Regarding Bang Yedam And Mashiho Departure
Hello. This is YG Entertainment.
First of all, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the TREASURE MAKERS for all their support and love for TREASURE.
Today, we have an important announcement about the future activities of the group.
Moving forward, TREASURE will transform into a 10-member group – consisting of Choi Hyun Suk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jae Hyuk, Asahi, Doyoung, Haruto, Park Jeong Woo, and So Jung Hwan.
After a long and careful discussion with Mashiho and Bang Yedam, we mutually agreed to conclude the contracts between the two and YG Entertainment.
We have reached such an agreement so that Mashiho can have enough time to recover from his health condition while Bang Yedam can pursue his career as a producer.
Knowing that all of TREASURE’s fans have been waiting for Mashiho and Bang Yedam, we are very sad about their departure, as they have been with TREASURE from the start. We ask for your continuing support for Mashiho and Bang Yedam.
YG Entertainment will put its best efforts into communicating with TREASURE MAKERS and supporting TREASURE’s future activities.
Thank you so much.
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TREASURE To Continue Promoting With 10 Members
Earlier in May 2022, YG Entertainment announced the temporary halt of activities of Bang Yedam and Mashiho with TREASURE.
Now that the two members left the group, TREASURE will hold the 2022 TREASURE TOUR "HELLO in SEOUL" with only ten members. The forthcoming tour will commence at the Olympic Gymnastics Stadium (KSPO Dome) in Seoul Olympic Park for two days on November 12 and November 13, 2022.
Meanwhile, TREASURE is expected to release its 2nd mini album, THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER TWO, on November 10 at 12MN KST.
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