WHY SHIN DONGHO LEFT

On October 16, 2013, NH media released an official statement stating stating, "Dongho will be absent from team promotions starting with U-KISS' new album which will be released this month, and he will be putting a hold on his activities as a celebrity. Dongho's determination about being active as a celebrity weakened, and he has revealed that he doesn't believe his health condition and stamina fit well with the life of a singer... After a long discussion with his parents, we have decided to accept their decision... Dongho expressed that he wanted to live a normal life rather than that of a celebrity." and will not be promoting with U-KISS during their new album release this month.BREAKING: Dongho Is Leaving U-KISS Sad day, fellow KissMes…. It appears that Dongho has grown tired of the constant back and forth of celebrity life. The maknae has decided to leave our U-KISS. This news comes to us right as U-KISS is in the middle of working on their new album. The group’s entertainment company, NH Media, released the following statement: “Starting from the beginning of this year, Dongho’s determination about being active as a celebrity weakened, and he has revealed that he doesn’t believe his health condition and stamina fit well with the life of a singer… After a long discussion with his parents, we have decided to accept their decision… Dongho expressed that he wanted to live a normal life rather than that of a celebrity. Although the decision of Dongho’s leave from the group is one that causes harm to the team’s activities, the members have all decided to accept this change as well… Although we feel burdened by the empty spot, the group will release a new album as scheduled as six members.” This is sad news, indeed, as AJ had returned to the group after a brief absence in pursuit of study at an IVY League college in the United States. Shin Dongho, aged 19, has been very busy with U-KISS’ promotions in both South Korea and Japan, numerous endorsements, and even acting jobs such as Korean movie (alongside Jay Park) Mr. Idol, My Black Mini Dress, and drama, HolyLand.                      

Other Reasons Why Dongho Left:

Idol group U-KISS member Dongho has revealed his desire to leave the entertainment industry for good following his retirement from U-KISS.

NH Media released a statement, saying, "Dongho has decided to permanently leave U-KISS and shut down all future activities as an entertainer immediately."

Dongho will not be with U-KISS for their new album, which is scheduled for a late October release

NH Media added that Dongho had lost the desire to pursue a career as an entertainer due to the weakening of his health. After a long and continued discussion with Dongho and his parents, they decided together that it would be best to accept Dongho's decision to quit the group and his career.

Dongho himself released this information saying, "The more I performed together with U-KISS, the more I realized that I didn't fit the mold of a star. I got tired of adjusting myself to fit a mold that wasn't me at all. I want to live as a regular person, not a star or an entertainer."

Dongho also requested that people do not take his pictures or videos from now on.

He was diagnosed with lung inflammation last year. He had surgery for the condition in November of last year and left a rather sad quote on his Twitter, which read "A person ruins his health to earn money, and he then spends that money to regain his health."

U-KISS fans have largely expressed sympathy for Dongho, saying, "I understand why he's leaving, but it's sad to see him go" and "I hope he finds happiness in his return to a normal life."