Buzz's Status Revealed After 'Reelection' Post... Agency Announces "End of Exclusive Contracts"

Buzz Members (Except Min Kyunghoon) End Exclusive Contracts with Agency
"Focus Will Be on Supporting Min Kyunghoon's Solo Activities"

The prospects for a full-group comeback of the band Buzz have become virtually uncertain. All Buzz members except for Min Kyunghoon have left their agency, Longplay Music, after terminating their exclusive contracts.

According to the music industry on June 15, Longplay Music announced on June 12 in an official statement that it had ended its exclusive contracts with the Buzz members, adding, "We will focus on supporting Min Kyunghoon's solo activities going forward." As a result, it has become difficult for the original lineup to perform together for the time being.

Band Buzz. Buzz Official Facebook

The agency stated, "For now, it has become difficult for all original members to work together as a complete group, but we ask for your warm support for the members as they embark on new paths." The agency continued, "The team name 'Buzz' and the musical assets released so far will remain unchanged, and we are exploring various ways to maintain the team's identity."

Previously, Buzz's leader Kim Yejoon posted on his social media expressing his opinion in support of a reelection related to the June 3 local elections. When fans expressed concern about him sharing political views, Kim Yejoon clarified, "This has nothing to do with Buzz, so please do not misunderstand. I am no longer a member of Buzz," which sparked rumors of the group's disbandment.

Subsequently, as various interpretations of his 'reelection' post spread, Kim Yejoon posted once again, saying, "I am not trying to join either side of the political spectrum," and added, "I am pointing out and raising my voice to correct what is wrong in democracy, so please refrain from framing this as being right-wing or left-wing."

After the agency made the disbandment official, he said, "As the leader of Buzz, I feel sorry to say goodbye in this way," and continued, "Now, I want to pursue my own path. I support the future endeavors of Buzz and hold no ill feelings toward the company or the members."

Buzz consisted of Min Kyunghoon (vocals), Kim Yejoon (drums), Yoon Woohyun (guitar), Shin Joonki (bass), and Son Seonghee (guitar). Debuting in 2003, they created a sensation in the dance music-dominated K-pop scene with rock ballad hits such as "Perhaps," "Coward," "Thorn," "Journey to Myself," "Don't Know a Man," and "Love Commands the Heart."

Vocalist Min Kyunghoon continues to engage with the public not only through his musical activities but also as a cast member on variety shows such as "Knowing Bros."

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