On 27 January, a press release reveals that ASI’s Micky Yoon has stepped down as leader of the 9-member boy group debuted in 2010. This comes in the aftermath of the rumor of ASI disbanding. Official representatives held an emergency meeting on the 12th where they discussed changes that ASI will be undergoing, one option being dividing the group up. In the end it was decided that another member would take the place of leader in ASI with Micky stepping down. No information has been given yet on who to take over the leader spot.