Bang Yedam and Mashiho. Image from YG Entertainment / The Korea Herald / ANN
Two members of Treasure decided to quit and the band will reorganize into a 10-piece act, YG Entertainment announced Tuesday.
Bang Yedam and Mashiho terminated their contracts with the company after a long discussion, the label said via a fan community platform, asking for understanding and continued support for the two.
Mashiho reportedly needs more time for health reasons, while Bang wants to focus on his capabilities as a producer.
The two have put on hold all group activities since late May. YG Entertainment said in July that status would remain until the end of the year.
Treasure debuted in 2020 with the single “The First Step: Chapter One.” It released its second EP, “The Second Step: Chapter Two,” last month and will hold a second standalone concert in Seoul next week, before touring Japan from Nov. 26.