Being a 4 member group has a disadvantage of its own

they can function with 3 members too, usually smaller groups are also more all rounded

True

Not just bullying but any scandal that can lead to cancelling

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3 member groups are extremely unpopular and rare

popularity has nothing to do with the number of members, if they were popular as 4, there are big chances to be popular as 3 too, sub units with 3 members were extremely popular like TTS, Orange Caramel, CBX, also one of biggest ggs in Korea was S.E.S which had 3 members

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3 member groups are extremely unpopular and rare

Little Mix are now three members. TLC had three members.

But I guess in the West they are used to smaller groups in general.

theres bothing wrong with three

menage a tois ?

This thread reminds me of LMIX and Jesy

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I mean you can. There's no rule that says a group can't be a trio.

true but that members solo stans would probably leave the fandom and the group would lose fans

aespa problem

Not only that, groups in general are short lived and sometimes idols just want to move on with their lives, merry, go acting, etc

One membereaving is enough to disband the group, and honestly there isn't really how to cover the members who left in therms of talent and presence

A 4 members groups are always in danger of not finishing even their first contract, that's why I personally avoid 4-5 members groups

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3 member groups are extremely unpopular and rare

BEG begs to differ.

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aespa problem

aespa who? What does any of this have to do with aespa please?

Anyways, using aespa as an example if one got kicked out for whatever reason or left, the remaining 3 are so well rounded enough it would defo work almost like a Korean destiny’s child!!

Why not? It's not like another member couldn't do their raps for them or sing their parts...it would only really matter if it was the most notable voice of the group, but that is a problem regardless of having 4 or 10 members. If that voice is removed from their songs the group loses it's image and sound in a way.

It's not like for most groups the members actually do anything beyond sing or rap a part the producers gives them, sure it would be a popularity hit to lose a member, but this is the same for any group right?

S. E. S is a legendary trio group you know.

Destiny child went from 4 to 3

I prefer smaller groups, everyone gets lines and their talent is shown easily. Less stress