The group will not disband.
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TOP MEDIA has announced 6 members of the group have left the company, including Lee Jinhyuk.
In two separate statements made on TOP MEDIA’s website, they announced the departure of the 6 members of UP10TION.
Hello, this is TOP MEDIA.
First of all, we would like to thank all the fans who have loved Lee Jin Hyuk.
We would like to announce that Lee Jin Hyuk, who has been with us for a long time, will have his contract with us expire on March 11.
After a series of long discussions, we have mutually decided to conclude our management of Lee Jin Hyuk following the expiration of his contract.
From the trainee Lee Sungjoon to UP10TION’S Wei to the soloist Lee Jinhyuk, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to him. He has been diligent and shined no matter which name he worked under amd we will support his activities as an actor and artist in the future.
Thank you again for your support of Lee Jinhyuk.
— TOP MEDIA
Hello, this is TOP MEDIA.
First of all, we would like to thank all the fans who have loved UP10TION.
UP10TION members Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bitto, Sunyoul, and Gyujin, who have been with UP10TION since their debut in September 2015, will have their contracts with us expire on March 11.
After a series of long discussions, we have mutually decided to conclude our management of the members following the expiration of their contracts.
However, the members feel a deep affection for UP10TION and have decided that they will continue promoting as UP10TION with the current seven member lineup. We will support their activities in the future.
We sincerely thank the members for being with us and showcasing their growth over the long period of time. We will continue to support them as they promote as artists.
Thank you again for your support of Kuhn, Kogyeol, Bitto, Sunyoul, and Gyujin.
— TOP MEDIA
UP10TION had been promoting as seven members since 2020 when Jinhoo took a hiatus for health concerns and then enlisted in the military. Lee Jinhyuk and Kim Wooseok promoted primarily as soloists. However, all 10 members continued to be listed on TOP MEDIA’s official profile for the group.
Source: Koreaboo