Group U-KISS member Dongho has withdrawn from the group and has decided to step down as a celebrity.

His agency stated today, "Dongho has withdrawn from the group and will leave the industry to rest and live a normal life."

His agency also stated that he had been tired and mentally stressed from his career in the entertainment industry. They stated that Dongho and his parents spent a long time thinking about withdrawing and have finally made their decision.

Dongho also realized that being a celebrity did not suit him well and that he wanted to live a normal life.

His agency also stressed that this was not due to any sort of disagreement in contract and that Dongho had made this decision himself.

On the other hand, U-KISS will make there comeback at the end of this month as planned.