Remaining Trio to Continue Solo Pursuits Before Group Revamp, Reflecting Dynamic Shifts in the Industry

RAIN COMPANY

In a surprising turn of events, boy band Ciipher has undergone a significant transformation, with four of its members - Tan, Tag, Dohwan, and Won - bidding farewell to the group on Wednesday. The departure marks a pivotal moment in Ciipher's trajectory, leaving only Hyunbin, Hwi, and Keita to carry forward the Ciipher name.

The quartet's departure arrives two years after their debut in 2021 under the aegis of Rain Company, a K-pop agency helmed by the esteemed veteran singer Rain. As the band navigates this juncture of change, the remaining trio is set to embark on solo artistic endeavors while the group undergoes a transformation, culminating in a forthcoming revival under the Ciipher moniker, as revealed by the agency.

Addressing the pivotal decision, the agency stated in a post on the band's official website, "The decision came after careful talks with the members." Keita, one of the three remaining members, has a fan meet and greet event scheduled in Japan this month, while all three will actively engage with their fans through diverse projects.

Ciipher's musical journey thus far has encompassed the release of three EPs, yet it has encountered a relatively subdued reception from the public amidst a vibrant surge of newly-debuting bands in the competitive K-pop arena.

Among the remaining members, Keita and Hyunbin have notably ventured beyond Ciipher's bounds. Keita participated in the cable channel Mnet's audition program "Boys Planet," while Hyunbin showcased his talents in MBC's audition program "Fantasy Boys" earlier this year.

Keita is poised to take the stage in a new capacity, being part of the upcoming boy band EVNNE, pronounced "even." Collaborating with six other contestants from "Boys Planet," Keita's journey under the banner of Jellyfish Entertainment is anticipated to unfold before the close of the year, encapsulating the dynamic spirit of evolution within the K-pop realm.

As Ciipher recalibrates its identity and prepares for its renaissance, the shifts within the group echo the broader transformations resonating through the ever-evolving K-pop landscape. The departure of four members speaks to the fluidity of artistic journeys in an industry marked by constant reinvention, leaving both fans and industry observers keenly attuned to Ciipher's unfolding chapters and the collective resonance they continue to forge.

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