South Korean boy group XEED has announced their disbandment. The news comes just over a year after their debut and leaves both fans and members in a state of disappointment.
According to a statement released by their agency, Nature Space Entertainment, on March 22nd, 2024, XEED will officially disband on April 8th. The statement expresses gratitude to the fans and the members for their hard work but offers no explanation for the disbandment.
Hello, this is Nature Space.
First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to all the fans who have shown infinite love for XEED, and we regretfully bring you some unfortunate news.
After a long discussion with the members, who have been working hard thanks to the fans’ love since their debut, XEED’s activities have been decided to end on April 8.
We would like to thank the members who have been with us for a long time, and once again, we express our gratitude to the fans who have supported us all this time. We kindly ask for your continued support for the members as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
— Nature Space Entertainment
This news comes as a shock to many fans, especially considering the recent addition of two new members, SHUN and UO, following the departure of original vocalist RONI in January 2023.
Fans’ Confusion and Concerns
While the agency claims the decision was made after discussion with the members, fans are expressing doubt on social media. According to fan accounts, members BAO and SHUN seemed surprised by the news in their bubble messaging service. Despite this, the members have apologized to fans and asked them not to be too upset.
Dear Greeny,
— Xeedland (@xeedland) March 22, 2024
Sharing this with a very sad heart…
I'm so sorry…
An official announcement has been released from Nature Space that Xeed's activities will be terminated effective April 8th.
Sending everyone also affected by this news the biggest telepathic hug and keeping…
what the fuck do u mean xeed didnt know their own group was disbanding?????
— 하삐's kim ★ thank u xeed 🙁 (@trendzluvrr) March 22, 2024
can’t believe xeed didn’t know about the announcement
— vero 🦦 (@cixtians) March 22, 2024
Nature Space Entertainment claimed that disbandment was decided after a discussion with the members. Yet, according to fans, both BAO and SHUN appeared shocked in bubble messages after the announcement. Still, the members were apologetic and asked fans not to be too upset.
Speaking of bubble, the members’ accounts will soon close as the group will disband. The members are reassuring fans that they will stay in touch with each other.
!!! https://t.co/rrRUbYHBlR pic.twitter.com/fYEGHqc8Xh
— Bao Updates 🐱 (@MyLoveBao) March 22, 2024
— Bao Updates 🐱 (@MyLoveBao) March 22, 2024
Adding to the confusion, the disbandment announcement was only posted on the agency’s Daum Cafe, a Korean online platform. There has been no official announcement on the group’s social media channels, further raising concerns among fans.
How come you only posted such an important notice on fancafe? No updates on any of 4! X accounts, IG? Are you trying to downplay the damage you caused to the fans? At least be honest and transparent with people, who pay your salaries.@Naturespace_ent @XEED_staff
— lielie 🌱☁️ (@octoberlie) March 22, 2024
Fan Heartbreak and Questions Remain
Most importantly, fans are heartbroken for the members of XEED. Many feel the group deserved better and the entire situation has left them shocked and confused. With the disbandment looming, fans are left with unanswered questions about the true reasons behind the group’s sudden end.
xeed deserved more and better. you create an extremely talented group with adults as a main concept, one member leaves within the first 3 months, add more member, give them one cb, then they disband. i hate you nature space
— 김종현 is my universe✨ rt 📌 (@pancakeash27) March 22, 2024
my heart is really breaking for xeed. every single member has been working so hard for so many years, group after group company after company just for them to end up with nature space who has no consideration for their passion and their dreams
— eli ♡ (@cloudyooni) March 22, 2024
Nature Space is such a shit company. What do you mean XEED didn’t even know they were disbanding?? Bao and Shun were confused about the announcement. This makes me even more upset.
— 🥀𝓙𝓪zz🥀tbz 💌 (@sunwoos_smize) March 22, 2024
XEED’s Backstory and Short-Lived Journey
XEED debuted in December 2022, gaining attention for being a unique group where all the members were adults at the time of debut, with the youngest member being 26 years old. Their debut was funded through a successful crowdfunding campaign on the platform Rising Star. However, just a month later, RONI’s departure due to undisclosed “personal reasons” left fans worried.
Not me watching Roni’s posts be deleted one by one again in real time. Please just tell us what’s going on I don’t need this kind of drama in my life 😭🥹💔🌱 #xeed pic.twitter.com/RSaeoc66q2
— KC – I HIGH FIVED SEONGHWA (@KCsKpopLyfe) January 17, 2023
The way they deleted everything related to Roni like he just didn’t exist in the first place is fucking FOUL. He literally practiced so hard for them just to pretend like he doesn’t exist at all??? Fucking FOUL bro. #xeed
— ᴶᵃⁿᵉˡˡᵉ misses Vanner 🫧 (@jaehwanismm) January 17, 2023
Following RONI’s departure, SHUN and UO, both former members of other disbanded groups, were added to the lineup. Despite the addition of new members, the group’s journey has now come to an abrupt end.
XEED The 1st Mini Album ‘Dream Land’
— K-stage shop (케이스테이지샵) (@K_stage_shop) December 10, 2022
발매기념 대면&영상통화 팬사인회
온세상 멋짐 다 어디갔나 했더니
씨드한테 가있었네🫣♥️
🗓2022.12.10 SAT#Kstageshop#XEED #씨드 pic.twitter.com/Elmc0rGprE
What Lies Ahead for XEED Members?
While the future of XEED remains uncertain, fans are hopeful the members will stay in touch and pursue successful careers. The members have reassured fans that they plan to stay connected, although their official bubble messaging accounts will be closed upon disbandment.
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