Pop trio Cool who officially announced their decision to disband on August 2nd saying “The time we shared as a team is precious and we are grateful for the love and support from our fans.” The trio held a press conference at 4 p.m. on August 2nd at Livera Hotel in southern Seoul to officially announced that the three members will go separate ways. In tears, Yoori, the female member of the band said “I am leaving Cool in the past in which I shared my a big part of my life since I was 20 years old.” Kim Sung-soo, the oldest member of the trio said “We are grateful for the love and support from our fans. We know that our fans will be disappointed at our decision, but we hope that people would understand us wishing to be remembered as a beautiful band.” Lee Jae-hoon who performed as the main vocalist of the band said “Right now, we are getting off the bus named Cool that we had been riding on for the past 10 years, but when we decide to get on the bus again, please do accept us then.” Jang Dae-sung, the producer of the band said “The reason for the trio to have decided to disband is not because of the discord among the members as rumors have spread.”
Cool debuted in 1994. The band has been loved my many pop music lovers for their rhythmical summer dance songs.