After months of trying to get in contact with their idol, an agency has officially announced her dismissal
As of January 5, Yu Yan-Ci is no longer a member of AKB48 Team TP, a Taiwanese idol girl group. Yu joined the group on August 22, 2024 as trainee (also known as a kenkyuusei), and she was assigned to its subunit Unit Peek A Boo later that same year.
On May 30, 2025, Yu stated in a handwritten letter that she was dealing with personal family matters and asked fans to wait for her return. Afterward, her social media activity ceased, and she was no longer included in her group’s official schedules.
On January 5, Hao Yan Entertainment announced Yu’s dismissal in an official statement, stating that Yu had not been in contact with them since May 9, 2025. According to the agency, Yu has breached her contract by not responding to their phone calls or messages since May 9, failing to attend training sessions, and not attending her performing and promotional work schedules.
Hao Yan Entertainment stated that this has caused substantial losses for the agency, and Yu’s contract has been terminated accordingly. They also intend to take any applicable legal action for the damages they have incurred.
What happened to Yu Yan-Ci? On social media, some fans are expressing concern about her situation and mental health.
Comment
byu/VitaminDandK12 from discussion
inAKB48
did they even do an investigation to see if she’s alive? 😶 https://t.co/VFH1bBYoFu
— shouganai-oibito ‘²⁴ 🌺💌 (@rougehibiscus) January 6, 2026
Yu’s dismissal comes less than a month after another member of her group was kicked out.
