Moving forward, the group will continue as a five-man team.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, ABS-CBN Music Management Group, its label StarPop, and PPL Entertainment delivered the news about the departure of PAN, a member of the P-pop band 1621.
The notice read, “Star Pop, PPL Entertainment Inc., and ABS-CBN Music Management Group jointly announce the conclusion of their professional connection with Francis John Rosas, aka PAN of 1621, effective immediately.”
The companies also said, “This decision was mutually arrived at by all parties involved.“
“We are proud of the work we have achieved with PAN. We bid him good luck on his future endeavors,” they furthered.
As a result of his exit from the group, 1621 will now continue as a five-member team with JM, JC, Win, Migz and DJ, “who will continue pursuing the collective goal of delivering relatable songs reflecting the personal journeys of today’s audiences,” the same notice also elucidated.
The band was first introduced to the public as 1621BC in November 2023, consisting of ex-contestants from the survival show ‘Dream Maker’ that aired the year prior.
The group is known for their songs like ‘Laruan,’ ‘Bagamundo,’ ‘Maria,’ and the viral pop track ‘Babababa’.