Leaving YG as a solo artist..AKMU's Lee Chanhyuk, "Hard training from January 1st" [Styche]

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Brother and sister duo AKMU directly delivered their latest news, hinting at their comeback preparations.

AKMU Lee Chan-hyuk said on the 7th, "AKMU has been training hard since January 1st ahead of a new start."

Earlier, YG officially announced the termination of its contract with AKMU on December 21, 2025.

YG said, "About six months ago, executive producer Yang Hyun-seok visited the house where AKMU members Lee Chan-hyuk and Lee Soo-hyun live and had dinner together. It was a time to share pleasant stories of the past 12 years since we first met on the audition program "K-pop Star Season 2" in 2012 while eating food prepared by the members themselves. In addition, we talked honestly about what AKMU is currently worried about. AKMU's only concern was whether to continue with YG, which has been in the company of the past 12 years, or become independent for a new challenge. Director Yang said, "I encouraged the members by conveying the opinion that it would be a good experience to go out of YG's arms and perform music in a new environment to AKMU, who is struggling at the crossroads of two choices, and expressed his sincere intention to support them from behind."

Since then, the Soohyun Lee said, "We sincerely thank YG for always trusting and respecting us and many employees who have been with us for 12 years." The Soohyun Lee then said, "The YG family was my pride, and I was really happy because of you. I'm leaving for a new journey, but I won't always forget it like my hometown in my heart! Thank you so much for all that time. I sincerely pray that everyone is healthy and happy. Hello!" he said, expressing infinite affection for his former agency, YG.

Lee Chan-hyuk also said, "Goodbye, YG (2013-2025) I owe you a lot." Thank you for raising me," he said.

AKMU joined YG Entertainment after winning the second season of SBS' "Survival Audition K-pop Star" in 2012, made its official debut with "200%" in 2014, and released a number of hit songs such as "Long Night, How Can I Love the Farewell, I Love You," and "Paradise."

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