K-pop boy band Treasure is now a 10-member group after the departure of Bang Yedam and Mashiho, its management company YG Entertainment announced Tuesday.
In a statement, YG said it agreed to end its contracts with Mashiho and Yedam, who have been on hiatus since May, following “long and careful discussion[s]” with both artists.
“We have reached such agreement so that Mashiho could have enough time to recover from his health 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 with the departure of both members, and appealed to fans to continue…
