SEOUL, November 8 (Yonhap) -- Boy group Treasure's members Mashiho and Bang Ye-dam left their group.
 
"After a long discussion with Mashiho and Bang Ye-dam, we decided to end our contract with the two members," announced YG Entertainment on Tuesday. 

The agency explained the reason for Mashiho's leave, saying, "It is regarding health issues, and he needs enough recovery."
 
It is reported that Bang Ye-dam left the group after a long discussion to more freely express his musical style.
 
The group will continue with 10 members: Choi Hyun-suk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jae-hyuk, Asahi, Haruto, Doyoung, Park Jeong-woo, and So Junghwan.

The group made its debut with 12 members in 2020 with their single "THE FIRST STEP : CHAPTER ONE."
 
 
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Dowon Kim.)
 
 
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