Overview
- An online poster claiming to be Gunil’s former partner published chats and an audio recording on August 11 that allegedly showed him berating fans and criticizing bandmates.
- JYP Entertainment announced on Thursday that it had 'mutually agreed' to terminate Gunil’s exclusive contract and that he would withdraw from Xdinary Heroes.
- Gunil publicly accepted the agency’s decision, admitted the voice in the recording was his, apologized, and said his remarks were aimed at privacy-invading 'sasaeng' fans.
- Xdinary Heroes will continue as a five-member band and canceled its Summer Sonic 2026 appearances in Tokyo and Osaka after the announcement.
- The case highlights how invasive fan behavior such as dorm intrusions and vehicle tracking can affect artists and how K-pop agencies quickly act to limit reputational damage.