BTOB And Hongseok PENTAGON Out Of CUBE Entertainment

BTOB (CUBE Entertainment)

JAKARTA - The CUBE Entertainment agency was left behind by two artists, namely Hongseok from PENTAGON and the BTOB group. The two of them compactly announced the news today, Monday, November 6.

BTOB as one of Cube's senior groups, chose not to extend their exclusive contract.

"Before the end of the second BTOB exclusive contract, the agency carried out careful discussions with members and the results, we decided not to extend it with a two-party agreement," said CUBE Entertainment today, Monday, November 6.

"CUBE Entertainment and Seo Eunkwang, Lee Minhyuk, Lee Changsub, Im Hyunsik, Peniel, and Yook Sungjae BTOB ended our 11-year journey," he said.

"We thank BTOB for showing proud performances for a long time as a CUBE Entertainment artist, as well as MELODY (BTOB fan group) which has always been the strength of BTOB," he said.

BTOB and CUBE are also discussing the trademark rights of BTOB.

BTOB debuted under CUBE Entertainment in 2012. In 2018, all members renewed exclusive contracts with the agency.

On the same day, the agency also stated Hongseok did not continue their contract with CUBE. With this Hongseok followed in the footsteps of Yeo One, Yan An, Yuto, Kino, and Wooseok who left early last October.

Through his personal account, Hongseok thanked the agency and fans who always supported him.

"2015-2023. Cube Entertainment, where I grew up for nine years. Thank you, I met a team called PENTAGON and got a new brother," wrote Hongseok.

"More than anything, meeting UNIVERSE (PENTAGON fan group) is a happy time. I will continue to make a good impression. Always grateful!" he said.

Now there are only Hui, Jinho, and Shinwon whose status has not been determined.

Hongseok became a concern after he joined YG Entertainment. However, in March 2015, he left the agency and moved to CUBE Entertainment.

Apart from being active in music, Hongseok also acted through a number of dramas and participated in variety shows. With a myriad of talents, Hongseok has not announced which agency he will take next.