Brand New Music Terminates Exclusive Contract With Former AB6IX Member Lim Young-min
On June 26, Brand New Music officially announced the termination of its exclusive contract with Lim Young-min, a former member of the boy group AB6IX, through mutual agreement.
The agency released a statement saying, “We inform you that the exclusive contract with our artist Lim Young-min has been terminated. After in-depth discussions regarding future activities, Brand New Music and Lim Young-min mutually agreed to terminate the exclusive contract.” They added, “We sincerely thank you for the interest and love shown to Lim Young-min.”
Lim Young-min first gained attention in 2017 as a contestant on Mnet’s Produce 101 Season 2, quickly rising in popularity thanks to his talent and charm. Following the show, he debuted in the project duo MXM alongside fellow trainee Kim Dong-hyun, under Brand New Music.
In May 2019, Lim Young-min debuted as the leader of AB6IX, a five-member boy group that saw early success both domestically and internationally. However, his career took a sudden turn in June 2020, when he voluntarily left the group following a DUI (drunk driving) incident, just over a year after debut.
After taking time away from the public eye and completing his mandatory military service, Lim Young-min resumed his career as a solo artist in 2023, releasing music and reconnecting with fans through smaller projects and performances.
The termination of his contract with Brand New Music marks the end of an era for Lim Young-min, who spent several pivotal years of his music career under the agency’s management. While no details have been revealed about his next steps, fans are curious to see what the future holds for the artist.
