Today, Japanese alternative idol group ASP announced that members MOG RYAN and YUMEKA NOWKANA? will graduate from the group. The news came as ASP performed at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on the final date of their Acid Suspicious Parental Tour.

English messages from each member are below, and it means that it will be the final chance to meet the pair at the ASP in the UK Tour, taking place in Bristol, Manchester and London in September.

Message from MOG RYAN:

Thank you all for always supporting ASP.

I’m truly sorry for the sudden announcement at this timing.

Ever since I first encountered WACK eight years ago, I’ve loved this company more than anything. But over time, I began to feel, deep down, that I couldn’t keep up emotionally with the changes in WACK. I realized I might not be moving forward anymore, and continuing in ASP like that became something I couldn’t forgive myself for.

I wanted to do anything and everything with my beloved members, even if it killed me. I thought I could push myself, but sometimes my body just wouldn’t move, and so I decided to walk a life outside of WACK.

Being part of WACK, performing as ASP, through the best days and the worst days, above all, the time spent with our “Narazumono” (ROGUES) fans was something I cherished dearly.
Your constant joy and sorrow alongside mine were the most precious thing to me, and the number one reason I could keep going despite feeling unstable.

You taught me that working hard for someone else can be so much fun and give so much meaning to life. Thank you truly. I’m sure that in the future, I’ll remember our “Narazumono” (ROGUES) and those memories will make me happy, lonely, and deeply thoughtful.

To all the staff who have been involved, to the members, and to everyone who has met ASP, thank you for finding me and giving me a place to belong.

For the remaining month, I’ll give my all to repay all the gratitude I feel for everything so far. I’ll do my best until the very end as ASP’s MOG RYAN.

ASP is a wonderful group unafraid of change. Each member fights their own battles and stands on stage with conviction.
I truly hope you will continue to support the members and ASP in the future.
Thank you so much.

—MOG RYAN

Message from YUMEKA NOWKANA?:

To All Our “Narazumono” (ROGUES)

As of ASP’s London performance on September 25, 2025 (Thu) for our ASP in the UK Tour, I, YUMEKA NOWKANA?, will be graduating from ASP.

I’m truly sorry for the sudden announcement.

It’s been 10 years since I jumped into this world,
6 years since joining WACK,
and 4 years as a member of ASP.
Throughout this time, I’ve faced this career with all my heart, supported by so many incredible people.

Whenever I felt like stopping, it was the members I love, who always give their all no matter what, who lifted me up.
It was all of you who support ASP and YUMEKA NOWKANA?.
It was my gratitude to WACK for giving me the name “YUMEKA NOWKANA?”.
Because of all of this, I’ve been able to overcome so much, again and again.

But now, in facing my life and my heart, I’ve realised it’s become difficult to continue in this form.
Leaving such a dearly beloved place was not an easy choice, but I decided this was the time to make it.

I will say this as many times as I need to:
This group is my pride.

Meeting all of you is an irreplaceable treasure that I wouldn’t trade for anything.
Thank you so much for finding me.

The name “YUMEKA NOWKANA?” was born from a dream of one day becoming “YUMEKA NATTA!” (Dream Came True!). But I think I’ll keep on exploring my life, asking myself, “Will my dreams come true?”

For the remaining month, I’ll do everything I can so that no one regrets letting YUMEKA NOWKANA? become a part of their life.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything so far.
And please continue to support ASP!

—YUMEKA NOWKANA?

ASP in the U.K Tour Dates:

22 September 2025 – The Fleece (Bristol)

🎟️ Tickets for ASP in Bristol.
ASP in Bristol Facebook Event page.

• 2:30–4:00 PM – VIP Light Lunch & Cheki Event
• 6:30 PM – VIP Early Entry
• 7:00 PM – General Entry
• 7:30 PM – ASP Live Performance
• After show – Cheki Ticket Sales for General Admission
• 9:00–10:30 PM – General Cheki Event
  

23 September 2025 – The Kings Arms (Manchester)

🎟️ Tickets for ASP in Manchester.
ASP in Manchester Facebook Event page.

• 2:30–4:00 PM – VIP Light Lunch & Cheki Event
• 6:30 PM – VIP Early Entry
• 7:00 PM – General Entry
• 7:30 PM – ASP Live Performance
• After show – Cheki Ticket Sales for General Admission
• 9:00–10:30 PM – General Cheki Event

25 September 2025 – The Underworld (London)

🎟️ Tickets for ASP in London.
ASP in London Facebook Event page.

• 12:30–2:00 PM – VIP Light Lunch & Cheki Event
• 2:00 PM – General Cheki Ticket Sales Start
• 2:30–4:00 PM – General Cheki Event
• 6:00 PM – VIP Early Entry
• 6:15 PM – General Entry
• 7:30 PM – ASP Live Performance
• After show – Cheki Ticket Sales for General Admission
• 9:00–10:30 PM – General Cheki Event
• Please note that times may be subject to change.

Additional ASP in the UK Tour Activity:

20 September 2025: Special event in London (TBA)
21 September 2025: Free-entry event with live performance in London (Details coming soon)

ASP is:

YUMEKA NOWKANA?, NAMELESS, MOG RYAN, MATiLDER TWiNS, WONKER TWiNS, CCCCCC, RiONTOWN, iKO MUGENNOKANATA.

About Cheki:

Cheki are a type of polaroid style photo that is popular in Japan. The VIP ticket already includes 2 cheki opportunities. Further opportunities, as well as opportunities for general ticket holders, will be available by purchasing cheki tickets from the mech stand during the cheki event times. Each cheki ticket purchased will allow for one cheki to be taken with a member of the ticket holder.