Boy group ARrC is disbanding roughly 1 year and 10 months after their debut, shocking fans.
On the 23rd, agency Mystic Story announced via its official social media, "After sincere and careful discussions with the members, we have decided to conclude ARrC’s official group activities as of June 23, 2026."
The agency added, "Accordingly, members Andy, Choi Han, Doha, Hyunmin, Jibin, Kkien, and Rioto will each embark on new paths in their respective fields."
"Please continue to send warm support and love for the members’ new journeys," the company said. "We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude once again to all the fans who have cherished and stood by ARrC until now."
The members also posted final messages on the official social accounts, drawing attention. Rioto shared, "I had so much fun and so many new experiences while promoting as ARrC," while Doha admitted, "My heart feels heavy and cautious," adding, "I hope the time we spent together remains a warm memory for all of us for a long time."
Hyunmin vowed, "I will keep moving forward, hoping for the day I can truly repay the love you’ve given us," and Jibin promised, "I will treasure your support and love and keep working hard." Kkien said, "I will always root for every member to shine happily in their own places."
Andy added, "I feel a great deal of regret and sadness, but I hope you’ll continue to watch over me warmly from here on out." Lastly, Choi Han said, "I was truly happy that you were with me at the end of my adolescence and my final teen years."
Fans reacted to the sudden news with comments like, "So sudden?", "Wishing all the members the best", and "It hasn’t even been two years since debut."
ARrC is a seven-member boy group under Mystic Story, led by singer Yoon Jong-shin. They debuted in August 2024 and have been loved for their distinctive music and dynamic performances.