Group member Inhong of WHIB is leaving the team.
C-JeS Studio, WHIB's agency, announced Inhong's departure on the 16th through the official fan community, saying, "We sincerely thank AnD for always supporting WHIB, and we regret to bring you this unfortunate news."
The agency explained, "Recently, WHIB member Inhong expressed his intention to leave the group. After in-depth discussions with WHIB members and Inhong, we decided to respect his wishes and have him leave the team."
Accordingly, WHIB will continue activities as a seven-member group.
The agency said, "We deeply apologize for bringing this sudden news to AnD, who have been waiting for WHIB's comeback, and we ask for warm encouragement and continued support for WHIB members as well as for Inhong, who is starting a new challenge."
Meanwhile, WHIB is a boy group that debuted in 2023 and released their fourth single album, BANG OUT, in April.
The following is the agency's full statement.
Hello. This is C-JeS Studio. First, we sincerely thank AnD for always supporting WHIB, and we regret to bring you this unfortunate news. Recently, WHIB member Inhong expressed his intention to leave the group. After in-depth discussions with WHIB members and Inhong, we decided to respect his wishes and have him leave the team. Going forward, WHIB will continue activities as a seven-member group. We deeply apologize for bringing this sudden news to AnD, who have been waiting for WHIB's comeback, and we ask for warm encouragement and continued support for WHIB members as well as for Inhong, who is starting a new challenge. Thank you. Sincerely, C-JeS Studio
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