
T-Max, comprised of members Kim Joon, Shin Minchul, Joo Chanyang and Park Hanbi, is currently on its way to disbandment as Minchul and Chanyang have left the group’s agency, Planet905. Kim Joon, who became the most popular member with his appearance on Boys over Flowers, is currently serving his military duties as a conscripted policeman after enlisting on September 29.
T-Max was previously embroiled in rumors of disbandment just as Kim Joon was due to enlist. The group quelled the rumors by releasing a new song titled "She’s Crying" on September 27, just two days before his enlistment. Despite the efforts, the group will be disbanding as the activities of the other members have decreased with the enlistment of Kim Joon. Minchul’s contract had already expired at the point of Kim Joon’s enlistment. Planet 905 did not extend its contract with Minchul. An official stated: “Shin Minchul is currently preparing solo activities, and Joo Chanyang is looking for different ways to work with music, not as a singer.” Park Han Bi is currently known to still be with the agency. T-Max made its debut in 2007, and became popular as Kim Joon became a success with his role in Boys over Flowers. At the time of its debut, T-Max was a trio with Kim Joon, Shin Minchul and Park Yunhwa, but the group came to have four members as Yunhwa left the group and Chanyang and Hanbi were brought in. T-Max released hits such as the Boys over Flowers OST "Paradise" and "Don’t be Rude".
Planet905 also released more details on Chanyang through a message on their facebook:
We inform that Chanyang's contract with Planet905 expired.
Hello, this is Planet905.
We're so sorry that we have to give this unexpected farewell to the fans who really love T-Max. ㅠ.ㅠ
Planet905 canceled the exclusive contract with Joo Chanyang expired by mutual consent.
As we promised you in advance, after T-Max had individual activites they would come back as one and Planet905 always left open oppertunities for new T-max albums, respecting the members' opinions.
But,
Chanyang wanted to advance in another field, not in entertainment,
so after a long discussion, we decided to expire his contract with planet905.
We've made the decision after pondering upon it long enough...
so please support Chanyang and his future full of bright hope.
We know how much the fans were hoping all of T-Max to get back together again.
Planet905 is sorry to have caused you so much anxiety.
Source: Mnet, T-Max facebook + translation

Byebye T-max, I will miss you. I'm mostly sad about my baby Chanyang tbh ;~; I was in luv with his voice.
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Date: 2011-12-13 08:13 pm (UTC)Sorry for their fans. :/
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Date: 2011-12-13 08:22 pm (UTC)oh well bye thanks for the music.
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Date: 2011-12-13 08:25 pm (UTC)It's pretty cruel that the careers of the others came to an end with the enlistment of Kim Joon. If he hadn't become so popular with bof, I wonder if they would have ended sooner or later.
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Date: 2011-12-13 08:52 pm (UTC)and they have the weirdest way of waving.
and oh wow! the translation came from a myspace blog. myspace!
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Date: 2011-12-13 11:51 pm (UTC)I'm thinking he had trouble mantaining his weight, since the last pics seen of him he was already chubbier than at debut. Maybe he doesn't like to diet and work out all the time to stay a "skinny idol" ... But I will miss his voice ;o;
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Date: 2011-12-14 04:04 am (UTC)T-Max fandom has always been dead. They're not popular at all. :/ But I get what you're saying, of course. :)
NOOOOOO!
Date: 2011-12-13 11:07 pm (UTC)Almost Paradise and kkabuljima (don't be rude) were AMAZING.
I was already crushed when Yunhwa left but now this as well. My uncontrollable creys.
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Date: 2011-12-13 11:57 pm (UTC)I just wish he would get active on Twitter or something, I don't mind if he is chubby again like he was predebut ;~; since he had troubles keeping his weight down. I love you Chanyang !!
(and Minchul has been doing solo stuff for months as well, the only confusing thing is Yunhwa since he did sing in that special single that released before Kim Joon left ugh so confusing)
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Date: 2011-12-14 12:09 am (UTC)Forever one of the most relevant ballad in Kpop.
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Date: 2011-12-14 05:31 pm (UTC)Re: Forever one of the most relevant ballad in Kpop.
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Date: 2011-12-14 01:01 am (UTC)But somehow I felt that this was coming 'cuz...they just wasn't popular enough to make money for their poor agency...poor boys...they are so talented too! Wish them the best!
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Date: 2011-12-14 01:08 am (UTC)i need more hanbi in my life noooooo
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Date: 2011-12-14 09:00 am (UTC)I miss him sfm. guh.
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Date: 2011-12-14 07:16 am (UTC)GOD I LOVED HIM ON THAT SHOW <3333333
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Date: 2011-12-14 09:03 am (UTC)If he doesn't continue singing/being an idol I will cry.
He was so flawless in Maknae Rebellion.
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Date: 2011-12-14 11:50 am (UTC)THIS IS SUCHA SAD DAY! ;_______________;
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Date: 2011-12-14 03:26 pm (UTC)glad i got to see them perform twice before. good luck you guys. :'D
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