Topp Dogg have announced that Hansol, Nakta and P-Goon are all leaving the group.
The groups agency Hunnus Entertainment has confirmed their departure revealing in statement that Hansol had expressed his desire to no longer be part of the group and had already left their dormitory. It is believed that he is planning to undertake his mandatory military service.
Topp Dogg’s Hansol has left the group
Topp Dogg’s leader P-Goon is also said to be planning to enlist for this mandatory military service and is planning to focus on an acting career upon his discharge.
Topp Dogg’s P-Goon has also left the group
Nakta is likely to pursue a solo career. Hunnus Entertainment stated, “We’re respecting his decision to promote solo as an electronica musician, and his exclusive contract has been cancelled.”
Nakta is also leaving Topp Dogg
An update was also provided on other members; A-Tom is currently promoting as part of JBJ under the name Kim Sang Gyun. The agency stated, “He’ll be returning to the agency after his JBJ promotions and afterwards we plan to discuss his activities.”
Other Topp Dogg members Sangdo, Xero, B-joo, Yano and Hojoon will all be participating in the idol reboot program ‘The Unit’. The agency confirmed their involvement stating that they were preparing for a ‘fresh start’.
Xero and Hojoon have released a ‘freestyle dance’ video as they prepare to take part in ‘The Unit’.
They show off their freestyle moves in a rehearsal studio to a pumping electronic track.
Watch Topp Dogg’s Xero and Hojoon’s ‘freestyle dance’ video
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