Hongseok

In 2014, Hongseok was a contestant on the reality show Mix & Match. Unfortunately, he was eventually eliminated but stayed as a YG trainee. In March of 2015, he then left YG Entertainment.

On July 14, 2015, it was reported that he had signed a contract with Cube Entertainment. On November 14, it was reported that Hongseok is currently in talks to sign with ANDMARQ, an agency that specializes in actor management. The agency later confirmed that they are in the midst of discussing an exclusive contract with Hongseok.