After 7 years with the group and 14 years in the company.
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Fantagio Music announced via ASTRO’s fancafe the departure of group member Rocky. This comes as both parties failed to reach a renewal of contract.
안녕하세요.
(Hello.)
판타지오입니다.
(This is Fantagio.)
먼저 아스트로를 사랑해 주시고, 응원해 주시는 팬 여러분들께 진심으로 감사드립니다.
지난 7년간 아스트로 멤버로 함께 해온 라키와 깊은 대화를 나눈 끝에, 당사와의 전속 계약과 아스트로 멤버로의 활동을 마무리하게 되었습니다.
(After having a deep conversation with Rocky, who has been with Astro as a member for the past 7 years, we have concluded our exclusive contract and his activities as an Astro member.)
오랜 시간 아스트로 멤버로 최선을 다해준 라키에게 감사의 인사를 전하며, 앞으로도 당사는 라키의 앞날을 진심으로 응원하겠습니다.
(We would like to express our gratitude to Rocky for doing his best as an Astro member for a long time, and we will sincerely support Rocky’s future in the future.)
라키를 응원하고 지켜봐 주신 많은 팬분들께도 감사드리며, 새롭게 시작하는 라키에게 변함없는 관심과 응원 부탁드립니다.
(We also thank the many fans who supported and watched Rocky, and ask for unchanging interest and support for Rocky, who is starting anew.)
향후 아스트로는 5인 체제로 유지되며, 판타지오와 함께하는 멤버들은 당분과 유닛 및 개인 활동에 집중하고, 다양한 분야에서 활발하게 활동할 수 있도록 전폭적인 지지를 아끼지 않을 예정이다.
(In the future, Astro will be maintained as a 5-member team, and the members with Fantagio will focus on their group, unit and individual activities, and will give full support so that they can be active in various fields.)
앞으로도 아스트로 멤버들에게 많은 관심과 응원 부탁드립니다.
(Please give lots of interest and support to Astro members in the future.)
감사합니다.
(Thank you.)
Fantagio’s statement on the departure of Rocky from ASTRO and the label.
Rocky, meanwhile, has released a personal letter on the group’s fancafe.
Hello, this is Rocky.
It’s been a while since I said hello to fans.
First of all, I would like to apologize for not being able to give you good news. But I think, it’s right to tell AROHAs first this news, so I’m writing this.
I have left Fantagio, which I have been with for 14 years, and I have also ended my activities as an ASTRO member.
The time I spent promoting as ASTRO’s Rocky is precious to me. I sincerely thank the members for being with me, and especially AROHA, for giving me strength.
I think I was able to grow and learn more thanks to your generous love and support.
I will not forget and cherish the memories I made with the members and AROHA everywhete.
AROHA, thank you very much.
– Rocky
Rocky’s letter to fans on the fancafe (translated)
Prior to this, four ASTRO members have already re-signed with the company, namely Jinjin, Eunwoo, Moonbin, and Sanha. MJ, meanwhile, is still in the process of completing his military service and will be sat down to discuss his contract.
ASTRO debuted on February 23, 2016 and recently celebrated their 7th anniversary.