History Music / AOA

In early 2017, fans noticed that Choa hadn't made any public appearances with the group for quite a while, to which FNC replied she was on hiatus. Fans were immediately skeptical and began speculating as to the "real" reason she had stopped promotions, to which Choa replied by revealing on her Instagram that [[http://www.asianjunkie.com/2017/06/22/choa-is-leaving-aoa-due-to-mental-health-reasons-leaves-message-on-instagram/ she would be leaving the group]] due to mental health issues. She revealed in May 2019 that she would be ending her FNC contract entirely.

In May 2019, Mina suddenly announced she would be leaving the group, surprising fans, as she had previously spoken about wanting to remain in the group for "years to come" and had actually recorded lines for their single "Come See Me".

In June of 2020, Mina shocked fans by posting [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by an unnamed member to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it, sparking off a giant firestorm of controversy that as of a full year later is still ongoing.

In August of 2020, Mina posted disturbing photos of herself having apparently attempted suicide to her social media account, leading to her briefly being hospitalized. Shortle afterwards, FNC Entertainment released [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1418005wpp/fnc-entertainment-releases-statement-addressing-former-aoa-member-minas-social-media-posts their own statement]], saying they hoped Mina recovered as quickly as she could, and also said they would be refraining from releasing their side of the story (and that they had informed the other members not to speak about it) until Mina as in a better state of mind. On August 11, Mina [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1418407wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-shares-apology apologized for concerning fans and said she would be deleting her social media in order to focus on her mental health]], and in September of 2020, her [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/09/25/minas-ex-aoa-contract-with-woori-actors-terminated-will-take-a-break/ company announced she had terminated her contract with them]] after four months and would be going on hiatus to take care of her mental health, including deleting her social media. She reactivated her Instagram account less then eight weeks later, and sadly continues to publicly struggle with her mental health.

In June of 2020, Mina shocked fans by posting [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by an unnamed member to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it, sparking off a giant firestorm of controversy that is still ongoing as of almost a full year later.

* Shin Jimin: Leader, main rapper, lead guitarist, sub-vocalist.[[note]]Removed from the group in 2020 following the accusations of her having severely bullied Mina.[[/note]]

In August of 2020, Mina posted disturbing photos of herself having apparently attempted suicide to her social media account, leading to her briefly being hospitalized. Shortly afterwards Mina's company announced that [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/09/25/minas-ex-aoa-contract-with-woori-actors-terminated-will-take-a-break/ she had terminated her contract with them]] after four months and would be going on hiatus to take care of her mental health. She also announced she would be leaving social media to focus on her mental health, but soon returned (and unfortunately still publicly struggles with it).

In December of 2020, it was announced that [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1446382wpp/aoas-yuna-leaves-fnc-entertainment-after-8-years Yuna had left the company]], and in February of 2021, she became [[https://www.koreaboo.com/news/former-aoa-member-yuna-yoga-instructor-certification/ a yoga instructor]]. This leaves only Seolhyun, Hyejeong and Chanmi as members, and it seems unlikely they will be able to ever make a comeback.

In May 2019, Mina announced she would be leaving the group.

In June of 2020, Mina suddenly posted [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by an unnamed member to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it, sparking off a giant firestorm of controversy that is still ongoing as of almost a full year later.

Shortly afterwards Mina's company announced that [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/09/25/minas-ex-aoa-contract-with-woori-actors-terminated-will-take-a-break/ she had terminated her contract with them]] after four months and would be going on hiatus to take care of her mental health. As of 2021, she is working on her own solo projects.

In June of 2020, Mina suddenly posted [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by Jimin, to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it. What followed was a giant firestorm of controversy that is still ongoing as of almost a full year later.

In May 2019, Mina announced she would be leaving the group. In June of 2020, she posted [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by Jimin, to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it. Former member Youkyung [[https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/07/former-aoa-member-youkyung-posts-ambiguous-message-after-mina-jimins-bullying-controversy made an ambiguous statement]] on her social media that many took to be referring to the situation ("To be honest, everybody looked the same to me back then [...] I guess everyone needs to fight through it again").

Mina - who had originally claimed that she and Jimin had talked things out after Jimin's father passed and she realized her behaviour may have hurt Mina - said the other members had suddenly come to her house to talk about the situation, and [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying accused Hyejeong, Chanmi, Yuna and Seolhyun of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]]. During this visit, she claimed Jimin (who had been surprised that Mina was suddenly accusing her of bullying after she thought the issue was settled) had asked Mina if she wanted her (Jimin) to kill herself as punishment. Mina said no, and the two sat down and talked. Mina then said Jimin had apologized repeatedly and she had accepted it, but in the same paragraph said she did ''not'' accept the apology as she believed Jimin was lying, and in fact could not remember anything Jimin had said at all (although she did claim to remember Jimin saying she denied all Mina's accusations).

On July 4, 2020, it was announced that [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410909wpp/breaking-jimin-leaves-aoa Jimin had been removed from the group.]]

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral. Three days later she apologized and announced she would [[https://www.ibtimes.sg/ex-aoa-member-kwon-mina-deactivates-instagram-account-after-pleading-sorry-49950 be deactivating her social media to focus on her mental health]] although she would reactivate it about six weeks later, and continually post about negative comments and messages she had received[[note]]although she often deletes these posts soon after she makes them[[/note]].

Mina - who had originally claimed that she and Jimin had talked things out after Jimin's father passed and she realized her behaviour may have hurt Mina - said the other members had suddenly come to her house to talk about the situation, and [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying accused Hyejeong, Chanmi, Yuna and Seolhyun of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]]. During this visit, she claimed Jimin (who had been surprised that Mina was suddenly accusing her of bullying after she thought the issue was settled) a knife and asked Mina if she wanted her (Jimin) to kill herself as punishment. Mina said no, and the two sat down and talked. Mina then said Jimin had apologized repeatedly and she had accepted it, but in the same paragraph said she did ''not'' accept the apology as she believed Jimin was lying, and in fact could not remember anything Jimin had said at all (although she claimed to remember Jimin saying she denied everything Mina alleged had happened).

In December of 2020, it was announced that [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1446382wpp/aoas-yuna-leaves-fnc-entertainment-after-8-years Yuna had left the company]], and in February of 2021, she became [[https://www.koreaboo.com/news/former-aoa-member-yuna-yoga-instructor-certification/ a yoga instructor]].

Mina - who had originally claimed that she and Jimin had talked things out after Jimin's father passed and she realized her behaviour may have hurt Mina - said the other members had suddenly come to her house to talk about the situation, and accused [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying accused Hyejeong, Chanmi, Yuna and Seolhyun of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]]. During this visit, she claimed Jimin (who had been surprised that Mina was suddenly accusing her of bullying after she thought the issue was settled) a knife and asked Mina if she wanted her (Jimin) to kill herself as punishment. Mina said no, and the two sat down and talked. Mina then said Jimin had apologized repeatedly and she had accepted it, but in the same paragraph said she did ''not'' accept the apology as she believed Jimin was lying, and in fact could not remember anything Jimin had said at all (although she claimed to remember Jimin saying she denied everything Mina alleged had happened).

Mina - who had originally claimed that she and Jimin had talked things out after Jimin's father passed and she realized her behaviour may have hurt Mina - then said the other members had suddenly come to her house and made a very disingenuous apology, and [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying accused Hyejeong, Chanmi, Yuna and Seolhyun of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]]. During this visit, she claimed Jimin grabbed a knife and asked Mina if she wanted her (Jimin) to kill herself as punishment. Mina said no, and the two sat down and talked. Mina then said Jimin had apologized repeatedly and she had accepted it, but in the same paragraph said she did ''not'' accept the apology as she believed Jimin was lying, and in fact could not remember anything Jimin had said at all, (althought she somehow remembered Jimin saying she denied everything Mina alleged had happened).

In May 2019, Mina announced she would be leaving the group. In June of 2020, she posted [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by Jimin, to the point of becoming suicidal, saying this had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it. Former member Youkyung [[https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/07/former-aoa-member-youkyung-posts-ambiguous-message-after-mina-jimins-bullying-controversy made an ambiguous statement]] on her social media that many took to be referring to the situation ("To be honest, everybody looked the same to me back then [...] I guess everyone needs to fight through it again"). Mina posted that Jimin came to her house and made a very disingenuous apology, and [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying also accused the other members of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]].

* AOA Cream: Consisted of Chanmi, Hyejeong and Yuna. Focuses on cute pop music. Made to give some spotlight to who FNC considers the least popular members.

* Seo Youkyung: Drummer. She first debuted as the drummer the now-disbanded Sponge Band in 2010.[[note]]2009, if their OST counts. Was inactive in their music since mid-2013, and left the group in late 2016.[[/note]]

* AOA White: Dance-only members' solo, yet to debut. Comprised of Seolhyun, Hyejeong, Chanmi.

[[folder: Former members[[note]]All former members were also members of AOA Black[[/note]]]]

A KoreanPopMusic idol GirlGroup who debuted under FNC Entertainment in August 2012. Full name being Ace of Angels, they are well-known for being a "transformer group" - part band, part dance. AOA promotes as a combination of two units: five in the band unit (officially called AOA Black), and seven in the dance unit. Together as AOA they focus on pop-rock and acoustic pop to accommodate both the units' strengths.

In May 2019, Mina announced she would be leaving the group. In June of 2020, she posted [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410672wpp/former-aoa-member-mina-posts-allegations-detailing-years-of-harassment-from-jimin allegations via her Instagram account that she had been bullied for the better part of ten years]] by Jimin, to the point of becoming suicidal, which had directly influenced her decision to leave the group. In response, Jimin posted the word "Fiction" on her social media, but then deleted it. Former member Youkyung [[https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/07/former-aoa-member-youkyung-posts-ambiguous-message-after-mina-jimins-bullying-controversy made an ambiguous statement]] on her social media that many took to be referring to the situation ("To be honest, everybody looked the same to me back then [...] I guess everyone needs to fight through it again"). Mina posted that Jimin came to her house and made a very disingenuous apology, and [[https://www.soompi.com/article/1410889wpp/aoas-jimin-posts-apology-following-minas-allegations-about-bullying also accused the other members of all allying themselves with Jimin against her]].

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral. Three days later she apologized and announced she would [[https://www.ibtimes.sg/ex-aoa-member-kwon-mina-deactivates-instagram-account-after-pleading-sorry-49950 be deactivating her social media to focus on her mental health]] although she reactivated it about six weeks later.

'''Former members[[note]]All former members were also members of AOA Black.[[/note]]:'''

Shortly afterwards Mina's company announced that [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/09/25/minas-ex-aoa-contract-with-woori-actors-terminated-will-take-a-break/ she had terminated her contract with them]] after four months and would be going on hiatus to take care of her mental health.

'''Member of the dance unit and AOA Black:'''
* Seo Yuna: Lead vocalist, keyboardist.

'''In the dance unit only:'''

* Seo Youkyung: Drummer. She first debuted as the drummer the now-disbanded Sponge Band in 2010.[[note]]2009 if their OST counts.[[/note]] Was inactive in their music since mid-2013, and left the group in late 2016.
* Park Choa: Main vocalist, rhythmic guitarist. Went on hiatus in early 2017, then officially left the group in June of the same year.
* Kwon Mina: Rapper, bassist, sub-vocalist. Left the group in 2019.
* Shin Jimin: Leader, main rapper, lead guitarist, sub-vocalist. Removed from the group in 2020 following the accusations of her having severely bullied Mina.

* AOA Black: Band unit solo, debuted in July 2013. Focuses on a range of band music from rock to reggae. Currently comprised of Yuna[[note]]Youkyung, Mina, Jimin and Choa were also members before their departures[[/note]].
* AOA Dance Unit: Dance unit solo and considered the main promotion unit, debuted in October 2013. Focuses on pop music. Consisted of every member except Youkyung, and now only consists of Seolhyun, Hyejeong, Chanmi and Yuna.

* AOA Cream: Consists of Chanmi, Hyejeong and Yuna. Focuses on cute pop music. Made to give some spotlight to who FNC considers the least popular members.

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral. Three days later she apologized and announced she would [[https://www.ibtimes.sg/ex-aoa-member-kwon-mina-deactivates-instagram-account-after-pleading-sorry-49950 be deactivating her social media]] although she reactivated it about six weeks later.

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral. Three days later she apologized and announced she would [[https://www.ibtimes.sg/ex-aoa-member-kwon-mina-deactivates-instagram-account-after-pleading-sorry-49950 be deactivating her social media]].

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral. Three days later she apologized and announced she would [[https://www.ibtimes.sg/ex-aoa-member-kwon-mina-deactivates-instagram-account-after-pleading-sorry-49950 deactivating her social media]].

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]], blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral.

'''Member of both units:'''

'''Former members:'''

* Shin Jimin: Leader, main rapper, lead guitarist, sub-vocalist. Removed from the group in 2020 following the revelation of her having severely bullied Mina.

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she posted photos of her attempt to Instagram, naming the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]] blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral.

Member of both units:

In the dance unit only:

Former members:

In August of 2020, Mina attempted suicide twice, but thankfully was found and taken to hospital both times. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/05/mina-ex-aoa-reveals-she-tried-taking-her-life-again-talks-issues-with-fnce-psychiatrist/ The first attempt came after she replied to backlash about her unfollowing the other members on social media]] by outright accusing the others of knowing about the bullying and not doing anything to stop it. [[https://www.asianjunkie.com/2020/08/08/ex-aoa-mina-hospitalized-after-disturbing-post-woori-actors-say-life-not-in-danger/ The second time, she named the founder of FNC as well as Jimin and Seolhyun in a social media post]] blaming them for driving her to the attempt and threatened to come back and haunt them if they dared to come to her funeral.