The group will release a farewell album in March (Image via Pledis Entertainment)In an unexpected blow to fans across the globe, K-Pop band NU'EST is officially disbanding after a decade as a group.The five-member boy band made their debut on March 15, 2012, with the hit single "Face."In their decade-long career, the group gained worldwide fame and held several tours in the USA, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe news of the disbandment came as a shock to several fans.NU'EST will be releasing a final album in Match 2022On February 28, the group's agency, Pledis Entertainment, released a full statement addressing the disbandment, via HYBE's Weverse application.9321x🐯🐳@donghoyuyuNUEST OFFICIALLY DISBAND The exclusive artist contract with NU’EST will be concluded as of March 14.JR, ARON and REN have decided to start afresh after leaving our company. BAEKHO and MINHYUN will renew their contracts.#뉴이스트_JR_아론_백호_민현_렌1:31 PM · Feb 28, 20221139850NUEST OFFICIALLY DISBAND The exclusive artist contract with NU’EST will be concluded as of March 14.JR, ARON and REN have decided to start afresh after leaving our company. BAEKHO and MINHYUN will renew their contracts.#뉴이스트_JR_아론_백호_민현_렌 https://t.co/l4ySjPpGs3They said:"Hello, this is Pledis Entertainment. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who have shown boundless and unwavering support for NU'EST over the past ten years."The agency revealed that one of the main reasons for the disbandment was the expiration of contracts."The exclusive artist contract with NU'EST will be concluded as of March 14. Our company and the members of NU'EST went through careful consideration and discussions on the future of the individual members and on what would be the best path for everyone and how they can present their best selves."Out of the five members, only two are choosing to renew their contracts while JR, Aron, and Ren will reportedly be leaving the agency for good."JR, Aron, and Ren have decided to start afresh after leaving our company. Baekho and Minhyun will renew their contracts. We respect and support the decisions of every member, as they are the result of careful and extensive consideration and discussions."They further added:NU'EST is a valuable group that holds a special place in our company as the first boy group of Pledis Entertainment. The group has been loved by many with their stylish music, performances, and the way in which they write their dramatic narrative with their fearless attitude since their debut. We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to JR, Aron, Baekho, Minhyun, and Ren who have always put their best foot forward over the past ten years."However, the group will not be leaving its fans high and dry. Pledis Entertainment confirmed that the popular group will sign off with a final album in March."The group will cap off their official activities as NU'EST of Pledis Entertainment with their album that will be released in March. Pledis Entertainment wishes the best for the members' new leap forward and growth and will continue to cheer for their bright future ahead of them.They ended their statement by saying:We would like to express once again our gratitude to L.O.Λ.E who have always stayed by the group's side. We ask you to give your unchanging love and support to the members as they embark upon the next chapter of their careers."NU'EST Weverse@nuweverseNu'est Official Weverse and all their social media accounts will stop working as of March 31 st 12PM. twitter.com/NUESTNEWS/stat…뉴이스트(NU’EST)@NUESTNEWS뉴이스트 관련 향후 서비스 운영 사항 안내weverse.onelink.me/qt3S/b0bf1b562:33 PM · Feb 28, 202296109뉴이스트 관련 향후 서비스 운영 사항 안내weverse.onelink.me/qt3S/b0bf1b56Nu'est Official Weverse and all their social media accounts will stop working as of March 31 st 12PM. twitter.com/NUESTNEWS/stat…Netizens react to NU'EST's announcementSeveral fans took to social media to celebrate the group's achievements in the last 10 years.Jee😊@jeeelim5I'm grateful to NU'EST for giving us such great music. And I'm grateful to them for giving me the chance to meet all of you, my fellow LOΛEs."Because it's you, I've never once regretted my love.That's how I feel.Because you're my love, my greatest moments exist in my heart."2:27 PM · Feb 28, 2022433346I'm grateful to NU'EST for giving us such great music. And I'm grateful to them for giving me the chance to meet all of you, my fellow LOΛEs."Because it's you, I've never once regretted my love.That's how I feel.Because you're my love, my greatest moments exist in my heart." https://t.co/3QKIJsHwV3trish ♡@baekhofinaleNU’EST IS FIVE. AND THEY WILL ALWAYS BE FIVE. NO CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER COMPANY WILL BREAK THEM APART I SAID WHAT I SAID.1:52 PM · Feb 28, 2022461256NU’EST IS FIVE. AND THEY WILL ALWAYS BE FIVE. NO CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER COMPANY WILL BREAK THEM APART I SAID WHAT I SAID.mina's 아론🐶@9593LOVEwhat makes me even more mad than sadder is the fact nu’est spent 10 years in a company and they never cared about them ONCE! Nu’est could have run the world if their companies didn’t ruin them1:41 PM · Feb 28, 2022431323what makes me even more mad than sadder is the fact nu’est spent 10 years in a company and they never cared about them ONCE! Nu’est could have run the world if their companies didn’t ruin them뉴러브 업데이트@NULOVE_UpdatesNo matter what happens, our support for NU'EST members will not change.#뉴이스트 #NUEST#JR #아론 #백호 #민현 #렌@NUESTNEWS2:02 PM · Feb 28, 2022248228No matter what happens, our support for NU'EST members will not change.#뉴이스트 #NUEST#JR #아론 #백호 #민현 #렌@NUESTNEWS https://t.co/X3JVS1P6YMNISAP🌻@perplexiticsI love y'all guys so sooo muchhhhhh #nuest1:58 PM · Feb 28, 2022576544I love y'all guys so sooo muchhhhhh #nuest https://t.co/fVYAXw5kxZmina's 아론🐶@9593LOVELOVEs let’s hug each other and respect nu’est decisions no matter what I will always be a LOVE1:36 PM · Feb 28, 2022307153LOVEs let’s hug each other and respect nu’est decisions no matter what I will always be a LOVEGK🦊🐻 งดรับคมช@buckyhwwang29I love you guys so much. #NUEST #THANKYOUNUEST2:49 PM · Feb 28, 202290201I love you guys so much. #NUEST #THANKYOUNUEST https://t.co/05i1jIDvNLThe group's last album was the April 2021 release Romanticize, with the lead single "Inside Out".