On December 31, Lee Chan-hyuk posted a message on his Instagram saying, “Goodbye YG, 2013~2025. I owe you a lot. Thank you for raising me,” along with a photo of a coffee truck that appeared to have been sent to YG Entertainment as a gesture of gratitude.
Sibling duo AKMU have officially embarked on a new journey after parting ways with YG Entertainment, choosing to go independent alongside the manager who has worked closely with them for many years. Marking this meaningful transition, Lee Chan-hyuk performed a congratulatory song at the manager’s wedding in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province.
According to industry sources, Lee Chan-hyuk attended the wedding on the afternoon of December 27 and personally took the stage to sing for the couple. His sister and bandmate Lee Su-hyun was also present as a guest.
The decision to travel outside Seoul for the wedding further highlights the strong bond and trust between the artists and their longtime partner. Notably, Lee Chan-hyuk prepared an unusually elaborate wedding performance, reportedly bringing along backup vocalists, a saxophonist, and even a choreographer. Rather than a simple congratulatory song, the stage resembled a compact live concert.
AKMU debuted on April 7, 2014, after winning the audition program K-pop Star 2. Since then, the duo has built a distinct musical identity through numerous hit songs, including “200%,” “Give Love,” “How can I love the heartbreak, you’re the one I love,” “Love Lee,” “Fry’s Dream,” and “Nakka.” Their unique storytelling and musical sensibility have earned them lasting popularity and critical acclaim.
Recently, after 12 years together, AKMU and YG Entertainment mutually decided to end their partnership. It has been reported that YG’s executive producer Yang Hyun-suk personally expressed sincere support for the duo’s future endeavors. AKMU, in turn, shared their gratitude, stating that they would remain “YG family forever,” choosing a respectful and heartfelt farewell as they step into a new chapter of their careers.
Sources: nate
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