James of the boy group dearALICE has announced his exit from the five-member act. The news came via a personal Instagram post on July 9.
James, who debuted with dearALICE at the start of 2025, shared the decision in a letter posted online. The group was formed by SM Entertainment and British production company Moon&Back Media.
In the message James wrote that after careful consideration he felt it was the right time to move on. He expressed gratitude for the journey and the experiences gained during his time with the group.
Fans received the update with well wishes for his future plans. No further details on his next steps were provided in the announcement.
