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Four members stay with the agency for solo work, while Hyuk begins military service on October 26 and Lew's contract runs out November 1.
TEMPEST is wrapping up its run as a group, with member Hyuk heading into the military and Lew leaving the agency, Soompi reports.
YH Entertainment shared the decision in a statement posted on Weverse, via Soompi, saying it came after long and careful talks with the members. The company will now shift its focus to each member's individual work.
Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Eunchan and Taerae will remain with the agency while pursuing solo activities. The company pledged its full backing so the four can show fans new sides of themselves.
The agency looked back on the group's time together: "We will forever cherish every moment shared under the name of TEMPEST and the precious love sent by our fans."
Hyuk is set to begin his mandatory military service on October 26. No official event is planned for that day, and because the location will be shared with other enlistees and their families, the agency asked fans to stay away.
"We ask for your warm encouragement so that Hyuk can safely and healthily complete his military service and return," the statement read.
The company also addressed Lew's exit: "We sincerely thank Lew for his time with us and kindly ask for your generous love and warm support for his future endeavors."
Lew's exclusive contract with YH Entertainment officially ends on November 1.
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