Popular Idol’s Exclusion In New Content Sparks Fears Of His Departure From The Group
Recently, fans have expressed concerns over the boy group TOZ.
In the aftermath of Boys Planet, several spin-off groups debuted featuring popular trainees. TOZ — made up of Anthonny, Hart (also known as Haruto), Yuto, and Takuto — made their Korean debut on May 2, 2024.
After remaining active for a period, the group entered what seemed to be an informal hiatus and has not made an official comeback since May 2024. Recently, fans were concerned over the group’s status after their social media accounts remained silent, not even acknowledging members’ birthdays.
In early April, the group showed fans signs of life though the release of a newsletter for the Japanese fanclub. However, fans noticed that member Hart was missing from the document, both in name and in photos.
TOZ FC会報 pic.twitter.com/3afycjCAqQ
— みかん🍊 (@YoinumaAnthonny) April 9, 2025
With no official word from YY Entertainment, the group’s agency, and no updates from Hart, many fans have assumed that he may no longer be a member of the group.
It seems that Haruto isn’t in TOZ anymore as YY Ent. has updated the fanclub newsletter with only Anthonny, Yuto and Takuto listed in it according to this fan… https://t.co/gc2RgPpPJt
— Boys Planet Updates (@bopeulnow) April 8, 2025
is this it? I mean it's obvious he left but really the company doesn't even properly address it https://t.co/DXEYVsZiX5
— ᴛꜱᴜʙᴀ^°^🐧 (@levsociety) April 9, 2025
but naw im being so fucking fr is @YYentertain allergic to giving updates because wdym haruto isn't a part of toz's fanclub newsletter?? why are the three boys there except him???? WHAT THE FUCK DOES THAT MEAN pic.twitter.com/SWyNKaGjK4
— ANTHONNY FANS KWANGYA (@iinumaism) April 9, 2025
Fans have also reacted with anger and disappointment, not only on behalf of Hart, but the group as a whole over the lack of activities.
Being a TOZ fan isn't for the weak cause first the whole group disappeared, then Takuto and Haruto, now Takuto is back but Haruto is still missing, and yet there's been no official word from the company at all. This is the first sign of life from the group at all since December https://t.co/m6GS7p5yd3
— Luna 💜 stream Imma Be by XLOV (@mashumattchu) April 8, 2025
i srsly need that company to explain some shit bc literally what are they doing they’re just continuing to hinder these boys opportunity to be idols i don’t understand https://t.co/22xfqsegZN
— 🍎 (@xendaze) April 8, 2025
the way we are not even sure about it because there's no official statement @YYentertain bitch tell us what the fuck is going on??? https://t.co/c8GjEyCLm3
— ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ ⓒⓨ➊ (@Bhiyyihlight) April 9, 2025
Hopefully, fans are able to get the answers they are asking for soon.
