YH Entertainment has announced that boy group TEMPEST will conclude group activities as of October 19.

“After thorough and thoughtful discussions with the members over a long period,” the company’s statement reads, “we have made the decision to conclude group activities and focus on each member’s individual endeavors moving forward.” Later, they thank fans; “We will forever cherish every moment shared under the name of TEMPEST and the precious love sent by our fans.”

The statement suggests that we will see the members promoting their individual activities in the future, but not as a part of TEMPEST. Given that there is no mention of any specific time period or an intent for the break to be temporary, alongside the past tense used when expressing gratitude, it seems that this decision signifies the disbandment of the group.

TEMPEST debuted in 2022 with the EP It’s ME, It’s WE. Since then, the group has released a total of nine combined Korean and Japanese mini albums and one single album, earning around 840,000 sales during the four years they have been active. They saw a boost in publicity in 2024 as a contestant on the Mnet competition show Road to Kingdom: ACE of ACE, but were eliminated in round three. They have not released any music since October 2025.

One member of TEMPEST has already been active as a soloist in recent weeks. HANBIN’s first digital single No Fear, led by the title track “No Fear (feat. punchnello),” was released on August 24, 2026, and he continues to share behind-the-scenes clips and dance challenges promoting the single’s two songs. With this news of the group’s disbandment, the release takes on a new meaning and sets a precedent for the individual activities that the remaining members of TEMPEST will pursue under YH Entertainment.

However, the statement also came with the news of member LEW’s departure from the company. His exclusive contract with YH Entertainment will end on November 1, with no further information regarding his plans shared at present.

Additionally, it has been revealed that HYUK is scheduled to enlist in the military and begin to fulfil his mandatory military enlistment requirement in less than a week’s time on October 26. HYUK, 26 years old, still has several years before he reaches the maximum of the military’s age threshold. Instead, his enlistment appears to have been intentionally planned around the conclusion of group activities. He remains with YH Entertainment, but will be away from the public eye for as long as it takes for him to complete his service. Depending on the area, the standard length of a military hiatus is between 18 and 21 months – giving him time to consider the direction he will take upon his return.

Announcements regarding the promised activities of the remaining four members HANBIN, HYEONGSEOP, EUNCHAN, and TAERAE are expected in the coming months.