YG abruptly announces Bang Yedam and Mashiho’s departure from TREASURE upon exclusive contract termination 

Bang Yedam and Mashiho have officially ended their activities with TREASURE. 

On November 8th, YG Entertainment announced the departure of Bang Yedam and Mashiho from TREASURE through the fan community platform Weverse.

YG said, “First of all, we thank the fans who are sending great love to TREASURE. We will inform you about TREASURE’s future activities.”

YG continued, “In the future, TREASURE will be reorganized into a 10-member group consisting of Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Doyoung, Haruto, Park Jungwoo, and So Junghwan. We have ended our exclusive contracts with Mashiho and Bang Yedam after a long and careful discussion.”

YG also explained, “Mashiho is in a situation where he needs a sufficient recovery for health reasons. As for Bang Yedam, we made this decision to create an environment where he can grow as a producer with his own music color.”

YG also said, “We knew that the fans were waiting for Mashiho and Bang Yedam’s return. As they are the two members who have been with TREASURE from the start, we are also very sorry. Please encourage and support Mashiho and Bang Yedam, who have more concerns than anyone else.”

Finally, YG said, “We will continue to communicate with TREASURE MAKERS as we do now and do our best for TREASURE’s activities. Thank you.”

Earlier this May, YG announced the temporary hiatus of Bang Yedam and Mashiho ahead of TREASURE’s comeback.

Meanwhile, TREASURE is YG’s rookie boy group that debuted in 2020 and has drawn great attention ever since. In particular, Bang Yedam, a former contestant from SBS’s “K-Pop Star Season 2” was included as a member, drawing attention.

Source: wikitree