Beloved Kpop Group Surprisingly Disbands Only 3 Years After Their Debut, Why?
The kpop boy group ATBO has disbanded!
On December 17, ATBO’s agency released a statement to confirm the group’s conclusion of activities. They have terminated their management contracts with the members. The agency does not mention the reason behind the group’s disbandment or conclusion of activities but apologizes to the fans for the news.
ATBO originally debuted as a seven-member group in 2022. The group lost Seok Rakwon who departed in 2024.
Read their statement below!
Hello, this is IST Entertainment. First of all, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have unwaveringly loved and supported ATBO.
After sincere discussions with the members, our company has decided to terminate our management contracts with ATBO.
In making this decision, we thoroughly considered each member’s present and future, their desired direction of activities, dreams and goals, and potential for growth.
Above all, we prioritized the wishes of the artists and concluded that respecting and
supporting each member’s individual path forward would be the best choice.
Member Jung Seung Hwan, who is currently serving in the military, also took part in these discussions with deep consideration for the team, the members, and the fans.
During the time ATBO was together, we were able to create countless shining moments thanks to the members’ passion and the unwavering support of the fans.
We are truly sorry to deliver the news that this journey has now come to an end. Although our time together as their agency concludes here, we sincerely support each member as they continue to walk their own path in music and the arts on a broader stage under their own names.
We wish that their new beginnings will be full of hope and shine even brighter.
Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the fans who have supported ATBO until now.
Thank you.
Wishing all the best to the ATBO members on their future paths!
