After Large Bang, Okay-pop group iKON leaves YG Leisure  – Manila Bulletin

Members of Okay-pop group iKON have left YG Leisure after their seven-year unique contracts ended.

“We wish to announce that after an extended and cautious dialogue with iKON (JAY, BOBBY, SONG, JU-NE, DK, CHAN), all of us have mutually agreed to finish the unique administration contract in respect of one another’s opinions,” YG Leisure introduced on Dec. 30.

Regardless of this, the members will proceed to be a part of iKON.

“Aside from the tip of the contract, all six members will act as a bunch: iKON. As well as, iKON will constantly work together with followers via their official channels together with Weverse, the fan group service, as regular,” the company added.

The company added, “We wish to specific honest appreciation to iKON for being with us as YG artist. YG Leisure will at all times stay up for their actions in numerous fields and want the very best for the members sooner or later.”

iKON debuted underneath YG Leisure in 2015. B.I left the group in 2019.

“Additionally, we wish to deeply thank all iKONIC for accompanying iKON on their journey. Please hold giving heat consideration and help to iKON members who’re about to start out a brand new section of their journey,” it mentioned.

iKON’s determination to go away YG Leisure adopted the bulletins that Large Bang’s Daesung and Taeyang left YG Leisure.

Taeyang transferred to The Black Label, an affiliate firm the place YG holds a 30 p.c stake.

T.O.P left YG Leisure in February whereas Seungri left the group and introduced his retirement from the leisure trade in 2019.

YG Leisure mentioned it’s negotiating with G-Dragon concerning his contract.