10 years ago, the third generation of K-pop was in its infancy, and South Korean pop was taking its first steps towards its worldwide success. In 2013, more than 40 groups made their long-awaited debut, however, a decade later, only four still haven’t disbanded — or at least never announced the end of their formations. Check out what they are!
1. AlphaBAT
AlphaBAT actually debuted for the first time in 2012 under YUB Entertainment as a duo, consisting of Kyumin It is saddle. However, both left the company in the same year, and saddle decided to reformulate the group under the agency Simtong Entertainment.
Thus, the boygroup re-debuted in 2013 with nine members. Currently, only three remain in formation: Beta, G:mamaIt is L: ambda. However, AlphaBAT is on hiatus for members to complete their mandatory military service. His last release took place in 2020 with the song “불러본다(Again)”.
2. Boys Republic
Composed by onejunn, sunwoo, sunjun, Minsu It is suwoongBoys Republic was formed by Universal Music Group, however, they have not released any releases since 2018, when they released the track ‘별(You’re my)’.
The group has since announced that it will be going on indefinite hiatus, however, it has never announced an official disbandment. There is no information about a possible reunion of the members.
3. Ladies’ Code
As the only girl group on the list, Ladies’ Code debuted under Polaris Entertainment with five members: risk, ashley, EunB, sojung It is Zuny. However, in 2014, the group was involved in a serious car accident, which took the lives of the members. risk It is EunB.
Despite the tragedy, the group continues as a trio to this day. Upon the end of their contracts with Polaris, ashley, sojung It is Zuny announced that they would go on an indefinite hiatus so that each had the chance to focus on their solo careers, however, they never declared the end of the lineup. His last release took place in 2019, with the album “CODE#03 SET ME FREE”.
4. BTS
Among everyone on the list, BTS is the most active. Formed by MRI, Jin, Sucks, j-hope, Jimin, V It is jungkookthe group debuted on BigHit Music with the album ‘2 Cool 4 Skool’ and since then has released an uncountable list of hits, including “Dynamite”, “Dope”, “DNA”, “IDOL”, “Butter”, “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, “ON” and more.
Today, the group is on hiatus until the year 2025 so that members can perform mandatory military service. For now, just Jin It is j-hope already enlisted in the army. The other members should join the armed forces according to their personal plans.
Source: Recreio
