June 8th, 2022 - Jellyfish Entertainment Confirms VIXX’s Hyuk Left Agency But Will Continue To Participate In Group Activities

Hyuk was free. Finally. 

Days before the official announcement, Hyuk had called Hakyeon and informed him of his plans to depart from the agency. 

"You're what?" Hakyeon asked, making sure he heard correctly.

"I'm leaving Jellyfish, hyung." Hyuk told him in a crystal clear voice.

"..." Hakyeon knew that Hyuk was aware of his feelings on his former agency, but he hesitated to reply because he did not want to influence the maknae's decision. "Are you sure?" He settled with asking.

"Hyung, I've been sure since the moment Hongbin-hyung was removed. I've been 200% sure since the moment you left. It's my turn now." Hyuk replied.

"What do you want to do now?" Hakyeon asked him gently then. He knew the maknae had an interest in acting but he also loved being on stage and, most of all, he loved starlights. They all did. Hakyeon froze then, before asking in a worried voice- "Are you leaving VIXX?"

"What? No!" Hyuk immediately denied. "No, hyung, I would never do that! You know, earlier this year I acted in that drama, right? I liked it. I had fun. I want to pursue acting like hyung." 

Hakyeon took a deep breath at the maknae's quick response, and his relief was evident. Hakyeon di