Full Breakdown
Xdinary Heroes Drummer Departs Amid Fan-Insult Allegations
8/13/2026, 11:55:59 AM
Core Event
On August 13, 2026, JYP Entertainment announced that drummer Gunil (also referred to as Geon-il) has terminated his exclusive contract and withdrawn from the K-pop band Xdinary Heroes. The agency said the decision followed “extensive discussions” and that continuing group activities with him was no longer feasible. The band will proceed as a five-member group.
Background of the Controversy
The departure follows an online post by a woman identifying herself as Gunil’s former girlfriend. The post sparked rumors that Gunil had made disparaging comments toward fans and responded negatively to concert-related complaints. No formal legal action has been reported.
Band’s Future as a Quintet
Xdinary Heroes debuted in December 2021 and is known for tracks such as “Happy Death Day” (2021), “Hello, World!” (2022), “Deadlock” (2023), “FiRE (My Sweet Misery)” (2025) and “X room.” The remaining members—Jooyeon, Jungsu, Gaon, Jun Han and O.de—will continue promotions, with JYP stating it will provide full support to ensure a stable environment for their music endeavors.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Accordingly, we wish to inform you that effective today, Gunil has departed from Xdinary Heroes and has concluded his activities with the group.” — The agency
- “As a result, we determined that it is difficult to continue team activities together and have mutually agreed to terminate the exclusive contract.” — The company
