Debuted in 2012, NU'EST is a boy group under Pledis Entertainment long before the agency was affiliated with Hybe Label. This year, the five-member group, namely Jr., Aron, Ren, Baekho, and Min Hyun, will celebrate their 10th anniversary.
The anniversary will take place on Tuesday, (15/3). But unfortunately, news of the team's disbandment has been released by the agency stating that NU'EST will officially disband on Monday, (14/3) exactly the day before their 10 year anniversary.
Jr, Aron, and Ren decided not to renew their contracts with the agency, while Baekho and Minhyun renewed their contracts. After debuting with the song Face, NU'EST had to return to the survival show Produce 101 Season 2 in 2017.
The event successfully debuted Wanna One, one of which is a member of NU'EST, Hwang Min Hyun. On the survival show, NU'EST regained popularity and was able to make a successful comeback again.
After finishing with Wanna One's activities, Minhyun returned to his activities with NU'EST. Managed to rise and achieve success, it's a shame that NU'EST had to disband. Until the news of the disbandment is conveyed, here are the solo projects that have been carried out by NUEST members!
Jr (Kim Jong Hyun)
Kim Jong Hyun is known for his ability as a leader who is patient, determined, and unyielding. He has been the leader of NU'EST for 10 years. Even when participating in the survival show Produce 101 Season 2, Jonghyun was nicknamed the 'Nation Leader'.
Jonghyun himself is active as an actor, he starred in the drama Let Me Be Your Knight with actor-idol Lee Jun Young and actress Jung In Sun. Jonghyun has also been a guest star on variety shows, such as Night Goblin, Knowing Brother, and Master Key.
Aron
When NU'EST participated in the survival show Produce 101 Season 2, Aron himself took a hiatus from his work as an artist. He then returned as a member of the NU'EST W sub-unit due to the absence of Minhyun, who was exclusively active as a member of Wanna One at that time.
Aron has his own radio program called Aron's Hangout, on SBS PopAsia. Aron has also released solo songs including I'm Not, Don't, and Wi-fi.
Minhyun
As a member who made it through to the final round of Produce 101 Season 2, Min Hyun made his debut with Wanna One in 2017. After his activities with Wanna One were over, Minhyun returned to his activities with NU'EST. Not only active as a group member, Min Hyun also has his own solo project.
He made his acting debut through the drama Live On as the main character, then confirmed his appearance in the drama Return written by Hong Sister. Minhyun also released his solo OST for the drama The Red Sleeve, entitled I'll Be With You Everyday and has played in the musical Marie Antoinette.
Ren
Ren wrote the lyrics for his solo tracks, Paradise and You & I. He was also a regular panelist on the show Learning the Hard Way, playing the lead role in the drama Four Sons, but unfortunately production of the show was briefly halted in 2018 with only four of the sixteen. filmed episodes.
In 2018, Ren also became a fixed cast member on The Kkondae Live and in 2019 became a fixed cast member on Hogu Chart.
Baekho
Baekho is one of the members who is active as a musical actor. He took his first acting role in a musical as the lead role of Haram in the stage play Midnight Sun in 2021.
That same year, he was cast as the male lead in the stage plays Altar Boyz and Equal. Baekho has also released his solo songs Feels, Thankful For You, Need It, and many more.