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Iwata Takanori leaves EXILE after 11 years
9 Jun - It was revealed that Iwata Takanori will no longer be a part of EXILE. The singer, who has been with the group since 2014, announced the news on social media on 6 June, saying that he has been deliberating about balancing his time what with his increasing workload throughout the years. "After a long period of thinking, I finally decided that I will focus on the third generation of J SOUL BROTHERS in the future," he said. "I will continue to be an artist under LDH and will take my work in various fields seriously as the third-generation J SOUL BROTHERS, an actor, and as an individual." Saying that EXILE had been his youth and dreams, Iwata stressed that being a member of the group was something he took pride in. "I will sincerely carry out activities to repay the fans who have supported me as a performer of EXILE for 11 years," he added. The singer will also not be a part of EXILE's upcoming tour, "The Reason". (Photo Source: Iwata IG)
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Alan Shirahama takes a break from EXILE
9 Jun - While Iwata Takanori is leaving EXILE, Alan Shirahama revealed that he is also leaving the group, although temporarily. The performer shared recently that he is putting his activities with the group on pause, and will focus more on his roles with GENERATIONS and PKCZ, as well as individual activities. "For this reason, I will not participate in EXILE's dome tour that will be held at the end of this year," he revealed. He also talked about how he had worked hard in the past by being a member of different groups, and while he was proud to be a member of EXILE, he ultimately decided to suspend EXILE activities considering his age and his ideal future. "I struggled a lot with this decision, but considering my age and vision I have for my future, this is the path I chose to take." Expressing his gratitude to the members for their understanding and support, Alan added, "Until the day I resume activities with EXILE, I want to keep refining myself. I'd be happy if you could continue to watch over me warmly." (Photo Source: Alan IG)
