Hello,
I'm just curious. What are the various options for like if a Korean Pop group has to disband for whatever reason(s)? Do they ever join other groups? Any examples of that? Particularly for boys. Thank you!
Hello,
I'm just curious. What are the various options for like if a Korean Pop group has to disband for whatever reason(s)? Do they ever join other groups? Any examples of that? Particularly for boys. Thank you!
In my knowledge, leaving a group to join others has not happened in kpop before
retirement, starting a family, going back to school, joining the army, starting a business, becoming a youtuber, becoming a twitch streamer, becoming an actor, going on variety or singing/rapping shows, doing cfs, doing solo music, producing/writing music for other artists, starting your own company, becoming a trainee again, signing with another company, and yes, joining other groups. among other things. there are lots of options.
In my knowledge, leaving a group to join others has not happened in kpop before
it totally has. most groups in kpop are unknown and disband really quickly, so the members usually go sign with another company to try achieving their dreams. look on any nugu's profile and i bet you'll see at least one member who was "previously a member of x group." here's an article with a bunch of them: https://www.koreaboo.com/lists…ed-in-3-different-groups/
it totally has. most groups in kpop are unknown and disband really quickly, so the members usually go sign with another company to try achieving their dreams. look on any nugu's profile and i bet you'll see at least one member who was "previously a member of x group." here's an article with a bunch of them: https://www.koreaboo.com/lists…ed-in-3-different-groups/
Aah there's an example! Thank you for the article! I'm gonna take a look at it! And thank you Hopemin and Sleepless nights! Guess I gotta do some digging!
if the member is talented can become an actor, that seems to be the option for a lot of idols now
or go solo
One of these:
1. Become a soloist
2. Join other groups / sign with a different company
3. Leave the music world completely, go into acting/modeling/other
4. Stay the same group, but switch companies and change the group's name
When it comes to joining other groups, there have been instances where an idol leaves a group when it's still active and joins a new group. An example is KARD Somin. She used to be part of April, but she left the group and joined KARD.
There was a rare case with the group Beast. All members decided to leave Cube Entertainment to start their own label. They continued to be a group under their own label, but had to use a different name (Highlight) due to Cube's trademark on the former name.
The option is becoming soloist or actor
Solo activities
Acting
Variety shows
Getting out altogether and settling down
A lot of options
They would probably join Produce 101
I would say acting but since you asked for boys...i haven't seen lot of ex male idols becoming actors? Most of them...
- Redebut in other groups
- solo releases
- i have heard some become choreographers
- Become youtubers?
- go to survival shows or other music shows etc..
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