Mackie Empuerto explained that TNT Boys was not disbanded after he decided to pursue a solo career as an artist Thursday, March 17.
He is now under ABS-CBN Music.
“No, hindi po. Nag-eexplore po ako ng mga new things na kaya ko pong gawin. So TNT Boys pa rin po ako,” he clarified during his virtual media launch.
The group, composed of Keifer Sanchez, Francis Concepcion, and Empuerto, still communicates with each other.
“Yes po! Lagi po kaming nagcha-chat. Nagpa-plan din po kaming mag-hangout pero yun nga po, Covid pa po kaya hindi pa po kami masiyadong lumalabas,” he shared.
His co-members were also happy about his decision to pursue a solo career.
“They’re happy for me po. Actually si Kiefer nga po nag-goodluck pa siya sa akin sa mga ganitong gagawin ko po. Nagsusuportahan po kaming tatlo,” explained Empuerto.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Manalo, ABS-CBN’s Star Music Head, revealed the plans for the two remaining members of TNT Boys.
He said that it was “all in a matter of time” to have Concepcion and Sanchez have their own respective careers.
“Nagkataon lang na si Mackie yung unang nakitaan namin na may babagayan na song, na bagay din sa kung paano nag-evolve ang kanyang boses, sa boses niya ngayon. Definitely hindi maiiwan ang ibang members. May plano tayo para sa kanila. In the future, makikita natin.”
Empuerto currently has his own version of Ryan Cayabyab’s Can This Be Love as his first-ever single. It is already available on various streaming platforms since March 18.
