Joel Pimentel leaves the Latin-American boy band CNCO after five and a half years.

The remaining four members released a statement on Sunday via CNCO's Instagram page that the 22-year-old member is leaving the group.

"We're sad to tell you that after five and a half unforgettable and life changing years together, Friday, May 14th will be Joel's last day as a member of CNCO." (read the full statement below)


The group will remain as a quart-band consisting of Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez and Zabdiel De Jesús.

The boyband formed in 2015 on "La Banda" a Univision music competition produced by Simon Cowell and Ricky Martin.

CNCO had dominated the Latin music charts in the past years by having eight Top 10 hits on Billboard's Latin pop chart. The band have fans spanning worldwide especially in spanish-speaking countries such as Argentinca, Mexico, Colombia and Spain.

Joel Pimentel will perform with CNCO for the last time this May 14 at "Déjà Vu: The Global Stream"

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