Are CNCO and Joel still friends?

With his solo career still in front of him, DELEŌN is clear that his brotherhood with his CNCO family will always remain. “We’re still super good, we’re like brothers,” he says.

Why is Joel from CNCO leaving?

“It’s time for me to grow and explore new artistic avenues, it’s time to start building my own path and career. This is why I’ve decided to leave the band,” he wrote. “To Erick, Chris, Richard and Zabdiel, I truly wish you the best as you continue on with the CNCO legacy.

Why did CNCO break up?

During the 2022 Premios Juventud in Puerto Rico, CNCO confirmed they are breaking up as a group in order to focus on other projects—including solo music. “We always thought that if we split, it had to be natural, and that’s how it happened,” Zabdiel de Jesus told Billboard after the July 21 show.

What’s happening with CNCO?

CNCO announced at the 2022 Premios Juventud on Thursday (July 21) they are disbanding after nearly seven years as a group. The news came as a surprise to many, including their fans, since the announcement comes a bit over a year after Joel Pimentel shared his departure from the boy band on May 9, 2021.

Why did Joel Pimentel change his last name?

Joel Pimentel is now DELEŌN. In a mini-documentary on his YouTube page, DELEŌN opens up about the decision to change his name. The change was inspired by his late grandfather who also carried that last name. DELEŌN also talks about the good memories of his grandfather and how he inspired his move to music.

What CNCO member left the group?

Joel Pimentel is leaving the popular Latin American boy band CNCO, the band announced Sunday in a statement. In a blow to the band’s worldwide fans, Pimentel will play a final livestream concert with the band Friday.