Treasure, the Korean boy band, has shrunk to ten members following the departures of Bang Yedam and Mashiho, according to YG Entertainment.
Following “long and careful discussions[s]” with both artists, YG said it agreed to terminate its contracts with Mashiho and Yedam, who have been on hiatus since May.
“We came to this agreement so that Mashiho could recover from his medical condition and Bang Yedam could pursue his career as a producer,” YG explained.
“Going forward, Treasure transforms into a 10-member group — consisting of Choi Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jaehyuk, Asahi, Doyoung, Haruto, Park Jeongwoo and So Junghwan,” the agency said.
The company added that it was saddened by both members’ departures and urged fans to continue supporting Mashiho and Yedam in their future endeavors.
Mashiho and Yedam most recently appeared in the February EP “The Second Step: Chapter One.” They were missing from the EP’s follow-up, which was released last October.
Treasure, a 10-member group, performed at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila in July for the 2022 K-pop Masterz, marking the group’s first visit to the country.