Fans Demand Answers As XEED Is Unexpectedly Disbanded
XEED is disbanding.
XEED is a South Korean boy group under Nature Space Entertainment, consisting of DOHA, SHUN, BAO, JAEMIN, and UO. They officially debuted on December 1, 2022, with the mini album Dream Land after successfully crowdfunding on the platform Rising Star, where they successfully raised over ₩36.0 million KRW (about $27,600 USD).
XEED The 1st Mini Album ‘Dream Land’
발매기념 대면&영상통화 팬사인회온세상 멋짐 다 어디갔나 했더니
씨드한테 가있었네🫣♥️🗓2022.12.10 SAT#Kstageshop#XEED #씨드 pic.twitter.com/Elmc0rGprE
— K-stage shop (케이스테이지샵) (@K_stage_shop) December 10, 2022
Prior to debut, they garnered attention on social media as every member was an adult. The maknae was already 26 (international age) at the time.
Yet, just a month after debut, one of XEED’s original members, vocalist RONI departed “due to personal reasons.” This left fans confused and concerned, especially after he was deleted from online content.
Hello, This is Nature Space Entertainment.
RONI, who has worked together as a member of XEED, will leave the group and cancel his exclusive contract with our company due to personal reasons.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the fans by the disappointing news.
As a result, XEED will continue the rest of their officially scheduled activities will continue as a 3 member team.
The 3 members will continue to grow and mature, so we ask for everyone’s many support.
Once again, we sincerely apologize to the fans for the sudden announcement.
Thank you.
— Nature Space Entertainment via @xeed__official/Instagram
Not me watching Roni’s posts be deleted one by one again in real time. Please just tell us what’s going on I don’t need this kind of drama in my life 😭🥹💔🌱 #xeed pic.twitter.com/RSaeoc66q2
— KC – I HIGH FIVED SEONGHWA (@KCsKpopLyfe) January 17, 2023
The way they deleted everything related to Roni like he just didn’t exist in the first place is fucking FOUL. He literally practiced so hard for them just to pretend like he doesn’t exist at all??? Fucking FOUL bro. #xeed
— ᴶᵃⁿᵉˡˡᵉ misses Vanner 🫧 (@jaehwanismm) January 17, 2023
After his departure, former TARGET member SHUN (formerly known as Seul Chan) and former TST member UO (also known as Yonghyeon) were added.
Now, Nature Space Entertainment has delivered more shocking and unfortunate news. XEED will disband on April 8. The company released a statement in Korean via Daum Cafe.
Hello, this is Nature Space.
First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to all the fans who have shown infinite love for XEED, and we regretfully bring you some unfortunate news.
After a long discussion with the members, who have been working hard thanks to the fans’ love since their debut, XEED’s activities have been decided to end on April 8.
We would like to thank the members who have been with us for a long time, and once again, we express our gratitude to the fans who have supported us all this time. We kindly ask for your continued support for the members as they embark on a new chapter in their lives.
— Nature Space Entertainment
Naturally, fans are disappointed by the news. Yet, they also have concerns, considering that part of Nature Space Entertainment’s statement contradicted what members have said.
Dear Greeny,
Sharing this with a very sad heart…
I'm so sorry…An official announcement has been released from Nature Space that Xeed's activities will be terminated effective April 8th.
Sending everyone also affected by this news the biggest telepathic hug and keeping…
— Xeedland (@xeedland) March 22, 2024
what the fuck do u mean xeed didnt know their own group was disbanding?????
— 하삐's kim ★ thank u xeed :( (@trendzluvrr) March 22, 2024
can’t believe xeed didn’t know about the announcement
— vero 🦦 (@cixtians) March 22, 2024
Nature Space Entertainment claimed that disbandment was decided after a discussion with the members. Yet, according to fans, both BAO and SHUN appeared shocked in bubble messages after the announcement. Still, the members were apologetic and asked fans not to be too upset.
Speaking of bubble, the members’ accounts will soon close as the group will disband. The members are reassuring fans that they will stay in touch with each other.
!!! https://t.co/rrRUbYHBlR pic.twitter.com/fYEGHqc8Xh
— Bao Updates 🐱 (@MyLoveBao) March 22, 2024
— Bao Updates 🐱 (@MyLoveBao) March 22, 2024
Additionally, fans noted that Nature Space Entertainment did not make this official announcement anywhere besides Daum Cafe. Nothing regarding the disbandment has been posted via the group’s official social media accounts.
How come you only posted such an important notice on fancafe? No updates on any of 4! X accounts, IG? Are you trying to downplay the damage you caused to the fans? At least be honest and transparent with people, who pay your salaries.@Naturespace_ent @XEED_staff
— lielie 🌱☁️ (@octoberlie) March 22, 2024
Most of all, fans are heartbroken for the XEED members. The fandom agrees that the group deserved better.
xeed deserved more and better. you create an extremely talented group with adults as a main concept, one member leaves within the first 3 months, add more member, give them one cb, then they disband. i hate you nature space
— 김종현 is my universe✨ rt 📌 (@pancakeash27) March 22, 2024
my heart is really breaking for xeed. every single member has been working so hard for so many years, group after group company after company just for them to end up with nature space who has no consideration for their passion and their dreams
— eli ♡ (@cloudyooni) March 22, 2024
Nature Space is such a shit company. What do you mean XEED didn’t even know they were disbanding?? Bao and Shun were confused about the announcement. This makes me even more upset.
— 🥀𝓙𝓪zz🥀tbz 💌 (@sunwoos_smize) March 22, 2024
The entire matter has left fans shocked and puzzled, wishing for answers.
