NU'EST are parting ways.

After six years, the K-pop act have announced that they will be no longer moving forward as a group as their contracts with PLEDIS Entertainment come to an end this 14 March. The 'FACE' act—which comprises JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren—will be releasing a final album ahead of their disbandment as a farewell to their fans L.O.Λ.E. 

In an announcement made by PLEDIS Entertainment, Baekho and Minhyun will be renewing their contracts with the label while JR, Aron, and Ren will be moving forward in a new home. 

뉴이스트 전속 계약 종료 안내https://t.co/xf0nbxaueN

— 뉴이스트(NU’EST) (@NUESTNEWS) February 28, 2022

Following the announcement, the members of N'UEST took to Weverse to each share their handwritten letters of gratitude and love to their fans who have supported them relentlessly through the last six years. 

"When I look back on the past 13 years, counting both the time it took for us to prepare to debut as NU’EST and the time we spent with all of you as NU’EST, there was not a single day when I didn’t feel grateful. When I look back on the past 13 years, counting both the time it took for us to prepare to debut as NU’EST and the time we spent with all of you as NU’EST, there was not a single day when I didn’t feel grateful," wrote JR. 

[Rough translations of JR's letter]#NUEST #뉴이스트 #JR #김종현 pic.twitter.com/zt2HbYWDYy

— nuest_instagram (@NUESTstagram) February 28, 2022

"Thanks to you, I was able to learn a lot about love, gratitude, and what’s precious. I have spent the happiest and most precious moments of my life with L.O.Λ.E. Thank you for giving me memories that I will never forget for as long as I live. I was really happy," said Aron. 

"The time we spent together has made me who I am today and will continue to make me who I am in future. Even though there were moments when I felt desperate or frustrated, the more time I spent with L.O.Λ.E, the more I wanted to go slowly and for a long time with them. In future, I will continue to walk step by step while sharing emotions like love and laughter with you. To the NU’EST members, I love you," wrote Baekho.

[Rough translations of Baekho's letter]#NUEST #뉴이스트 #BAEKHO #백호 pic.twitter.com/7QU5tHeiIl

— nuest_instagram (@NUESTstagram) February 28, 2022

"From our debut in 2012 to now in 2022, we only looked forward. There were many times when we were tired and exhausted and wanted to cry, but we thought of L.O.Λ.E and overcame and endured it. The reason we were able to run so far without tiring, our driving force, was L.O.Λ.E’s love and support. I will never forget the gratitude I feel for the love that you have given us," said Minhyun.

"It feels unfamiliar not to know what path will open up in front of me next, but I will use the work I’ve done until now as my driving force and be brave and walk forward. I think that I am able to exist now because of the members and L.O.Λ.E. I won’t forget how I feel right now and walk with confidence. I am grateful for all the moments that I spent as NU’EST’s Ren," wrote Ren. 

[Rough translations of Ren's letter]#NUEST #뉴이스트 #REN #렌 pic.twitter.com/p7Kozhu5vC

— nuest_instagram (@NUESTstagram) February 28, 2022

N'UEST will be officially disbanding on 14 March, following the release of their final album according to PLEDIS Entertainment's announcement. 

Read their full announcement below.

Hello.

This is PLEDIS Entertainment.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have shown boundless and unwavering support for NU’EST over the past ten years.

The exclusive artist contract with NU’EST will be concluded as of March 14. Our company and the members of NU’EST went through careful consideration and discussions on the future of the individual members and on what would be the best path for everyone and how they can present their best selves.

JR, ARON and REN have decided to start afresh after leaving our company. BAEKHO and MINHYUN will renew their contracts. We respect and support the decisions of every member, as they are the result of careful and extensive consideration and discussions.

NU’EST is a valuable group that holds a special place in our company as the first boy group of PLEDIS Entertainment. The group has been loved by many with their stylish music, performances and the way in which they write their dramatic narrative with their fearless attitude since their debut. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to JR, ARON, BAEKHO, MINHYUN and REN who have always put their best foot forward over the past ten years. 

NU’EST will cap off their official activities as NU’EST of PLEDIS Entertainment with their album that will be released in March. PLEDIS Entertainment wishes the best for the members’ new leap forward and growth, and will continue to cheer for their bright future ahead of them.

We would like to express once again our gratitude to L.O.Λ.E who have always stayed by NU’EST’s side. We ask you to give your unchanging love and support to the members as they embark upon the next chapter of their careers.

Thank you.

N'UEST dropped their sophomore album Romanticize in celebration of their ten years together last April.

Listen to N'UEST's 'INSIDE OUT' here.