ATBO has officially concluded their activities as a group.
On December 17, IST Entertainment announced through an official statement that it had decided to terminate its management contracts with the boy group ATBO, confirming the end of their group activities.
The company shared the following statement:
“Hello, this is IST Entertainment.
First of all, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have unwaveringly loved and supported ATBO.
After sincere discussions with the members, our company has decided to terminate our management contracts with ATBO,
In making this decision, we thoroughly considered each member’s present and future, their desired direction of activities, dreams and goals, and potential for growth. Above all, we prioritized the wishes of the artists and concluded that respecting and supporting each member’s individual path forward would be the best choice.
Member Jung Seung Hwan, who is currently serving in the military. also took part in these discussions with deep consideration for the team, the members, and the fans.
During the time ATBO was together, we were able to create countless shining moments thanks to the members’ passion and the unwavering support of the fans. We are truly sorry to deliver the news that this journey has now come to an end.
Although our time together as their agency concludes here,
we sincerely support each member as they continue to walk their own path in music and the arts on a broader stage under their own names.
We wish that their new beginnings will be full of hope and shine even brighter.
We hope that happiness, opportunities, love, and support will fill the future ahead of ATBO members Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu, and Won Bin. Once again, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the fans who have supported ATBO until now.
Thank you.”
안녕하세요, IST 엔터테인먼트 입니다.
ATBO 활동과 관련해 공식 입장을 전달드립니다. pic.twitter.com/hFbcXVtzbN
— ATBO (@ATBO_ground) December 17, 2025
Following the news, member Ryu Junmin personally addressed fans by sharing a handwritten letter on his Instagram account, stating “Although the outcome is deeply regretful, I am grateful that I can bring this chapter to a close holding onto the good memories and a heart full of gratitude.”
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ATBO debuted in 2022 with seven members, including Oh Junseok, Ryu Junmin, Bae Hyunjun, Jeong Seunghwan, Kim Yeonkyu, Won Bin, and Seok Rakwon. The group later became a six-member group following Seok Rakwon’s departure in 2024 due to health issues.
While ATBO’s journey has come to an end, fans continue to send support and well wishes to the members as they move forward towards new opportunities and future endeavors.
Written by: Aanchal Pathak
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