TEMPEST, Regrettable News Four Years After Debut... Group Activities Suspended → Hyuk Enlists in Military, LEW's Contract Ends [Full Statement]

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The group TEMPEST (Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Hyuk, Eunchan, LEW, Taerae) will suspend its group activities.

On the 20th, their agency YH Entertainment announced via official social media, "After careful discussions with the members over a long period, we have decided to suspend group activities and focus on each member's individual activities going forward."

The agency stated, "Member Hyuk is scheduled to enlist in the military on October 26 to fulfill his military service obligation."

Additionally, the agency informed, "We would like to inform you that member LEW's exclusive contract with our company is scheduled to end as of November 1, 2026," and added, "We plan to continue providing necessary support so that Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Eunchan, and Taerae can show new aspects through their individual activities."

Meanwhile, TEMPEST debuted in 2022. Among the members, Hyeongseop and LEW gained recognition by appearing on Mnet's idol survival program "Produce 101" Season 2 in 2017, while Hanbin appeared on "I-LAND."

Hello. This is YH Entertainment.

First, we sincerely thank all fans who have loved TEMPEST and have always sent us unwavering support.

After careful discussions with the members over a long period, we have decided to suspend group activities and focus on each member's individual activities going forward.

In addition, member Hyuk is scheduled to enlist in the military on October 26 to fulfill his military service obligation.

No separate official events will be held on the day of enlistment. As it is a gathering with other enlistees and their families, we respectfully ask that you refrain from visiting the site.

Please send warm support so that Hyuk can fulfill his military service obligation healthily and return safely.

We would also like to inform you that member LEW's exclusive contract with our company is scheduled to end as of November 1, 2026.

We sincerely thank LEW for being with us all this time, and we ask for your warm interest and support for LEW's new journey ahead.

We plan to continue providing necessary support so that Hanbin, Hyeongseop, Eunchan, and Taerae can show new aspects through their individual activities.

Please also send unwavering interest and support to the members who will now walk their own paths.

We will not forget the time we have spent together under the name TEMPEST and the precious love you, our fans, have shown us.

We sincerely apologize for causing concern with this sudden news, and we will do our best to repay the love and support you have given us.

Thank you.

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