I'm scared of a domino effect after GFRIEND...

but why?

the default position is for groups especially female groups to disband/end their contract etc...that's based on precedent and history...

hoping for such groups to renew is idealistic but realistically the only third gen group to renew so far is MMM right?

It's pretty much a safe bet that Laboum is done. Their 7th anniversary is in 3 months so... Lovelyz could be in a similar spot too.

The other groups you mentioned still have some time, so just enjoy for the time being.

Is it really a domino effect when it's what usually happens? How many girl groups have ever made it beyond 7 years while remaining active? SNSD and Apink? Mamamoo? I can't think of anyone else. Disbanding at this point is the norm and only 1-2 groups from this gen are likely to go beyond that point.

Laboum Lovelyz big F

Lovelyz is gone, idk about laboum, i can see the girls resigning, at least some members as a potential solo career doesn't seem to favorable right now and they had some recen tbuzz