Seok Rakwon announces departure from ATBO due to health reasons

This Monday, 6th, IST Entertainment confirmed the departure of Seok Rakwon from ATBO, through a statement shared by the company through the Weverse platform.

It is worth remembering that, in March this year, Rakwon went on hiatus after experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Thus, the decision, taken jointly by the company and the idol, so that the artist can focus on improving his health.

Read the full translation:

Hello, this is IST Entertainment.

We sincerely thank the fans who love ATBO and apologize for delivering unfortunate news.

ATBO member Seok Rakwon has left the group due to health reasons.

In March this year, Seok Rakwon went on hiatus due to anxiety symptoms and focused on regaining his health.

During his hiatus, we had in-depth discussions with Seok Rakwon about his future activities with the group and within the entertainment industry, but after careful discussion, the decision was made for him to focus more on his recovery, with the artist’s health being the main concern. priority.

Thus, Seok Rakwon has completed his activities as a member of ATBO, and ATBO will continue activities with six members.

Once again we apologize to the fans who may have been surprised by the sudden news.

Although Seok Rakwon’s activities as a member of ATBO are coming to an end, please send warm support for Seok Rakwon’s health recovery.

Please also show unchanging love and support to the six members who will spare no effort to impress even more.

Thanks.”

ATBO was formed by IST Entertainment through the survival program The Origin – A, B, Or What?, having debuted on July 27, 2022 with the mini-album The Beginning: 開花. The current formation has members Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu It is Won Bin.

The group’s last comeback also featured Seok Rakwon. The return was made on November 28 last year with the group’s first single album: ‘Must Have’. Remember the MV of the title-track of the same name!