Xdinary Heroes leader and drummer Gunil has terminated his exclusive contract with JYP Entertainment and left the group following online allegations about his conduct toward fans. The departure was announced on August 13, 2026, two days after the initial accusations appeared on social media [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].

JYP Entertainment and Gunil mutually agreed to end the contract after thorough discussions, stating continuing group activities together was no longer feasible [1, 2, 6, 7, 5]. Gunil had been a member since Xdinary Heroes debuted as a six-member rock band under JYP's Studio J label in 2021 [1, 2]. Following his exit, the group will continue as five members [1, 2, 6, 5].

The controversy began on August 11 when an individual claiming to be Gunil’s ex-girlfriend posted accusations online, supported by an audio recording, alleging Gunil privately insulted fans multiple times [1, 3]. Gunil acknowledged that the recorded voice was his and issued a public apology on August 13, saying he spoke harshly toward some fans under severe pressure from stalking and malicious comments [3, 4, 6, 7].

He clarified that his offensive remarks targeted obsessive fans who invaded his privacy and left excessive negative comments, not all fans in general. "To those disappointed or hurt, I sincerely apologize. The remarks were not against all fans but against a subset who crossed boundaries with malicious criticism," Gunil said [3, 6, 7].

Gunil expressed regret for leaving the group and said he truly cherished his bandmates and fans. "I really hoped to stay with Xdinary Heroes as a six-member group until the end, but I had to accept the company's decision," he added. "Countless memories flood my mind, and I am deeply grateful for the love and memories. I will never forget them," he said [3, 4, 6, 7].

JYP Entertainment did not officially verify the truthfulness of the leaked audio beyond Gunil’s admission [5]. The quick resolution, happening within about 48 hours from the first allegations on August 11 to contract termination on August 13, underscores the urgency of the situation [1].

Gunil's departure follows a recent pattern in the K-pop industry where other group leaders like FTISLAND's Choi Jonghoon, AB6IX's Lim Youngmin, and iKON's B.I have left amid scandals [8].

Xdinary Heroes will resume activities as a five-member band moving forward [1, 2, 5].