DAICHI Announces that he will Withdraw from DA PUMP!

Unfortunate news here from Ongaku to You, DAICHI of the seven member group DA PUMP will be withdrawing from the team effective April 30. DAICHI said that he offered to leave the group because it became difficult to continue his performing due to the worsening of his case of hernias, which has been a chronic disease for many years for him. As a result of repeated discussions had happened within the group, it was decided that he would end his activities as a member of DA PUMP and the entertainment industry as a whole.

DAICHI had commented on the difficult matter on the official website, "I have been treated many times over the years, but I have been worried every year that I would not able to perform at 100%. For me, DA PUMP is my starting point and my admiration. Thank you to all the fans who always support me and all the people who give me the chance to dance on stage." DAICHI will continue to participate in the release event and promotion of DA PUMP's latest single "Dream on the street" with programs recorded by April 30 being broadcast by mid-May.

We at OTY would like to thank DAICHI for all his contributions to the Japanese music industry and wish him the best of health, along with the best of luck in future endeavors.