THE BOYZ has officially restructured as a 10-member group following Ju Haknyeon's departure, and the remaining members have shared heartfelt letters to their fans, THE B.
💬 Apologies and promises from the members
On June 18, Ju Haknyeon left the team amid controversy surrounding his personal life. The group's nine active members—excluding leader Sangyeon, who is currently serving in the military—took to social media to express their emotions, regrets, and sincere apologies.
Q shared, "I'm truly sorry for the pain we've caused. THE B has always given us love and energy, and I feel heavy knowing we've returned that with hurt." He promised to take responsibility and live up to the love he's received.
Eric also bowed his head in apology, writing, "We've hurt and disappointed you. I'm sincerely sorry." He added, "I'll do my best to make sure THE B never feels ashamed of loving THE BOYZ."
📝 "We remember where it all started"
Younghoon looked back on their debut day: "On December 6, 2017, I was amazed just seeing fans in front of us. That support is why I'm still here." He wrote, "I'm sorry you're tired and hurting. I'll lean on you, and I'll be someone you can lean on too."
Jacob added, "I know we've made you anxious and caused heartache. I've never taken your support for granted." He promised continued efforts through music and communication.
🎙 "We'll grow stronger and earn back your trust"
Juyeon said, "Today must have been so confusing. Thank you for still worrying about us and supporting us." He vowed to be a source of pride and strength for THE B moving forward.
New admitted, "It breaks my heart that some of you were hurt simply for loving us. I'll do everything I can to make sure that doesn't happen again. My music still exists because of THE B."
Kevin wrote, "I know how much you care just by cheering us on. I'm truly sorry for making you feel burdened or sad due to everything else." He promised to focus on music and not let fans down again.
📣 Raw honesty and reflection
Current confessed, "I don't even know what words to use. But I still want to say I'm sorry." He acknowledged that many fans may have closed their hearts and said he wished he could turn back time.
He added, "Every moment with THE B was real. I'll continue to try harder to bring you peace."
Sunwoo emphasized, "I'll never break your trust. I'll reflect deeply on my words and actions and grow into a better person." He expressed concern for the fans, adding, "It hurts most knowing we made you doubt your love for us."
📌 What's next for THE BOYZ
THE BOYZ originally debuted in 2017 as a 12-member group. Hwall left in 2019 due to health reasons. With Ju Haknyeon's exit, they will now continue on as a 10-member team.
