TIOT’s Choi Woojin Takes Indefinite Hiatus — What It Means for the Group & What LOTI Need to Know Right Now (September 2026)

1 On September 9, TIOT's agency Redstart ENM announced that, after a lengthy period of careful discussions and consideration, Choi Woojin has decided to suspend his activities and step away from…

By Reetam Bodhak

September 9, 2026

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1 On September 9, TIOT’s agency Redstart ENM announced that, after a lengthy period of careful discussions and consideration, Choi Woojin has decided to suspend his activities and step away from the group’s upcoming official activities.

For more on TIOT’s full group history, visit the official TIOT Wikipedia page.

TIO: Hiatus

Detail	Info
Member	Choi Woojin
Group	TIOT
Agency	Redstart ENM
Announcement Date	September 9, 2026
Hiatus Type	Indefinite
Fandom Name	LOTI
Group Size	5 Members
Debut	April 22, 2024 (Kick-Start EP)

What Redstart ENM Said

1 The agency opened their statement by sincerely apologizing to all LOTI who have been patiently waiting for news and new activities from TIOT for having to share unfortunate news before the good news they had hoped to bring. 1 The agency has been in ongoing discussions with Choi Woojin for a long time regarding his future activities, and after taking into consideration his wishes, future plans, and various circumstances, Choi Woojin has decided to suspend his activities and will not participate in TIOT’s upcoming official activities.

For LOTI: The agency’s careful, considerate tone signals this decision was not taken lightly — both sides clearly put Woojin’s wellbeing first.

Who Is Choi Woojin?

3 TIOT — abbreviated as “Time Is Our Turn” — is a South Korean boy group formed and managed by Redstart Entertainment, consisting of five members: Kim Min-seoung, Kum Jun-hyeon, Hong Keon-hee, Choi Woo-jin, and Shin Ye-chan. 3 They debuted on April 22, 2024, with the EP *Kick-Start*, and in 2023, Min-seoung, Jun-hyeon, Keon-hee, and Woo-jin participated in the hit survival show Boys Planet. 7 Choi Woojin is best known for being one of its standout contestants.

What Happens to TIOT Now?

While specific upcoming activities have not yet been detailed by the agency, the statement makes clear that TIOT will continue as a group moving forward — with the remaining four members pressing on with official schedules. The agency’s mention of “good news” they had hoped to share first strongly hints at a comeback or major activity that was already in the pipeline for LOTI.

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FAQs

Q: Why is TIOT’s Choi Woojin going on hiatus?

A: 1Redstart ENM stated the decision came after lengthy ongoing discussions, taking into careful consideration Choi Woojin’s personal wishes, future plans, and various circumstances — making it a mutually agreed upon decision.

Q: Will TIOT continue activities without Choi Woojin?

A: Yes — while Choi Woojin steps back indefinitely, 1he will not participate in TIOT’s upcoming official activities, strongly indicating the remaining members will carry on with the group’s scheduled plans.