Japanese indie-dance-pop band CHAI have broken up, after over ten years as a band and four albums, including their recently-released self-titled LP on Sub Pop. In a statement, they said they’re going on one final tour of Japan and then parting ways. The band writes:
First of all, we want to thank everyone for all of the support you give us!
We are sad to let you know that, following our upcoming Japan tour, CHAI will eternalize NEO KAWAII (=parting ways as a band).
To continue our journey of self-love, as CHAI have always said, and to continue to fulfill our own personal visions, we have decided to go our separate ways.
We are so sorry to surprise you with this news.
CHAI would never have been able to travel the world without all of your support, and we cannot thank you enough for the love and courage you have given us.
Each of the members will continue to represent and spread NEO KAWAII in our own individual ways, so we would greatly appreciate your support in the future too.
TEN-KYUUUU so much for everything!
We love you so much, now and forever♡♡♡
We will travel Japan on our last tour to give LOVE to all of our NEO KAWAII BABIES one last time, so let’s have the best time together☆
NEO KAWAII IS FOREVER♡✴︎＊
It sounds like members have other projects on the way, so stay tuned for more on that. Upcoming Japan tour dates here.
We’ll miss you, CHAI.