K-Pop Idols Who "Left" Their Groups
Things don't always go according to plan. A significant example of this is the fact that some idols who were brimming with potential had a lot of the times, had to say goodbye to their lives as idols and their artistic dreams due to personal reasons or otherwise.
Many a times, members were removed from groups without prior warning or notification to fans. Sometimes, merely announcements are made to reveal this heartbreaking news leaving fans with their hearts broken and hurting for the members that had to leave. It is no surprise that this farewell is not always fair either. However, fans have and always will speculate about the real reasons why they "left."
1. Woojin (Former member of STRAY KIDS)
Woojin debuted as a member of Stray Kids in 2018 but in a shocking announcement made by JYPE in 2019, it was revealed that Woojin would be leaving the group due to "personal reasons." No further explanation was made as to what those reasons. Woojin has since opened up about his life after leaving the boy group. He has expressed that he now feels more responsible and is more cautious. In Jan 2020, Woojin created his personal Instagram account which thrilled fans. He has assured fans that he has big plans for the future.
2. Yeonwoo, Taeha, and Daisy (Former members of MOMOLAND)
In 2019, MOMOLAND was subjected to some major changes when it was announced that Yeonwoo and Taeha would be leaving the group. Their company MLD Entertainment stated that the girls wished to start new careers and that was the reason for them leaving the band.
Daisy was also speculated to be in conflict with the company which fans speculate, led her to being removed from the group. Yeonwoo is following her passion of acting and has been confirmed in the cast for "if You Cheat, You Die" set to be aired in the latter half of 2020. Taeha has opened up her own official Youtube channel where she uploads music covers and other content that she wants to.
Daisy was recently in the news for her claims of the reality show FINDING MOMOLAND being rigged.
3. Im Junhyeok (Former member of Day6)
Junhyeok originally debuted as a member of Day6, the boy band by JYPE but was with the group only for a year before he decided to leave. The company announced that his departure was due to personal reasons but fans have speculated that he was actually removed from the group because he might have been dating which would violate JYPE's rule about dating. He revealed on "The Unit" that he has decided to leave the group to avoid harm to the team due to his past controversy.
Junhyeok was part of a 4-member band called Be Blossom under V Entertainment for a certain amount of time, after he left DAY6. Currently, he works as an independent artist and recently held his his 1st fan-meeting "See You Again" on January 18, 2020 before enlisting for the military.
4. Wonho (Former member of MONSTA X)
Baseless rumours about drug abuse and money issues led to this member of MONSTA X leaving the group to prevent the group from suffering losses caused by the controversy. The decision was heartbreaking to fans worldwide especially since his innocence was proved not too long ago.
Wonho has now launched his solo career as a producer and artist having signed with Highline Entertainment on April 10, 2020. He has since revealed his plans for his 1st mini album "Love Synonym #1: Right For Me" and has already released his first single "Losing You."
5. Kris, Luhan and Tao (Former EXO members)
These three former Chinese members of EXO belonged to the original lineup of the boy group. However, due to poor treatement, lack of opportunities and promotion, the three decided to sue the company. The Court ruled in their favour and their contract was terminated after which they left EXO and started over with their solo careers.
All three of them have extremely successful careers now in China as actors/performers and appear together in China's Produce 2020 as mentors. Their chemistry still remains fresh as before.
