[NEWS] AJ to temporary leave U-KISS this January!!!

It has been revealed that U-KISS' AJ will return to Columbia University to complete his studies this January.

But no worries as this doesn't mean he's leaving the group, he'll just be taking a temporary leave of absence as he resumes his studies to maintain his enrollment at the school like he has done previously.

NH Media wrote on U-KISS' official website:

Hello. It's NH Media.

We thank the fans who are always supporting U-KISS.

We are making an announcement about the important matter of AJ's study overseas in the States.

AJ, who is currently enrolled in Columbia University, will be returning to the States starting January 2014 to continue his studies. 

We know that many of you will be surprised by the sudden announcement ahead of their comeback.

It does not mean that he will leave U-KISS, and just like how he had a short hiatus for his studies last year, [AJ] plans to return to promote with U-KISS after completing his studies.

Their scheduled activities within this year for their 8th mini album, which will begin soon, will go on as planned with no changes.

We apologize for sharing this news ahead of the promotions for their 8th mini album. There will be no changes to the activities for their mini 8th album that starts this week, so please give them your interest and support.

Thank you.

So it seems KissMe's will have to treasure the next few months until 2014 as AJ will be absent from activities for at least a portion of next year.

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[NEWS] NH Media expands on DongHo's reason to leave U-KISS!!!

After previously announcing the unfortunate news that DongHo will be leaving U-KISS, NH Media is offering a bit more insight as they expand on Dongho's reason for leave.

NH Media stated, "[Dongho's departure] was not due to a discord [with the group or the agency]. It is something that Dongho considered for a long time... Since a long time ago, Dongho didn't think the celebrity life was right for him and has discussed this multiple times, so we have been thinking about a future course of action for a long time... [Dongho] initially took a break from his activities, but he officially decided to leave the group on the 16th."

According to NH Media, Dongho halted his activities following his group's Tokyo concert on August 30. But even after the break, his wish to leave the entertainment industry still hadn't changed, so the agency allowed him to leave after considering his wish and the fact that his physical condition seemed to be taking a toll, even despite the fact that Dongho still had 3 years left under the contract.

As it is a very rare occurrence that an agency will allow an artist to leave before the contract's expiration, the agency was asked to explain. A rep said, "We decided to follow his wishes. As much as he expressed his wish not to live as a celebrity anymore, it seems like [Dongho] will not only stop his activities as a singer but in other fields as well. It seems he will start having to think about what he will do from now on."

Although Dongho's departure is a definite setback, U-KISS plan to make their comeback later this month as scheduled.

Source: OSEN

Credits to NH Media 

[BREAKING] U-KISS Dongho to leave U-KISS!!

In a shocking turn of events, it has been announced that DongHo will be leaving U-KISS! 

NH Media announced the news, stating, "Dongho will be absent from team promotions starting with U-KISS' new album which will be released this month, and he will be putting a hold on his activities as a celebrity."

"Starting from the beginning of this year, Dongho's determination about being active as a celebrity weakened, and he has revealed that he doesn't believe his health condition and stamina fit well with the life of a singer... After a long discussion with his parents, we have decided to accept their decision... Dongho expressed that he wanted to live a normal life rather than that of a celebrity."

The agency concluded, "Although the decision of Dongho's leave from the group is one that causes harm to the team's activities, the members have all decided to accept this change as well... Although we feel burdened by the empty spot, the group will release a new album as scheduled as six members.' 

Source: Yeonhap, Kuki News

Photo credits to NH Media