2024 is already knocking on the door, and it will be a year responsible for marking the 15th anniversary of the debut of some great groups from the second generation of K-pop, who made history and continue to be loved by a huge legion of fans around the world.
With this in mind, RECREIO has put together an unmissable list of 7 groups that will turn 15 in 2024. Check it out!
1. 2NE1
Legendary girl group 2NE1 was formed by YG Entertainment in May 2009, debuting with the track “Fire”. Composed by CL, Dara, Minzy It is Park Bomthe group had its disbandment announced in November 2016, by decision of the company.
The girl group’s last release was made in January 2017, with the farewell track “Goodbye”.
2. 4Minute
4Minute was formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009, consisting of 5 members: Jihyun, Gayoon, Jiyoon, HyunaIt is Sohyunwho remained in the lineup until their disbandment in June 2016.
Their last release as a group was the album “Act. 7”, accompanied by a video for the title track “Hate”.
3. Highlight (BEAST)
BEAST debuted as a six-member group in October 2009, under Cube Entertainment, consisting of JangHyunseung, Yoon Doojoon, Yong Junhyung, Yang Yoseob, Lee GikwangIt is Son Dongwoon. In 2016, Hyunseung left the group and, in the same year, the other members moved to the company Around Us Entertainment, changing its name to Highlight.
In 2019, Junhyung also left the formation after a major controversy. Today, the group remains with Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob, Lee Gikwangand Son Dongwoon. His most recent release was the single “Give You My All”.
4. f(x)
In September 2009, of(x) debuted as a five-piece group, consisting of Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli It is Krystal, by SM Entertainment. In 2015, Sulli left training to focus on her acting career. In 2019, Amber, Luna It is Victoria left SM after the end of their contracts, while Krystal he only left the agency in 2020. Despite this, the members claim that the disbandment did not happen.
Also in 2019, Sulli died at the age of 25. f(x)’s last release was in 2015, with the album “4 Walls”.
5. T-ARA
T-ARA debuted in July 2009 through MBK Entertainment, with the single “Lies”, and has already had different members in its lineup. Today, the group is made up of four members: Qri, Eunjung, Hyomin It is Jiyeon.
In 2018, all members left MBK and signed with other agencies to carry out their individual activities, however, the group did not disband. His most recent release took place in 2021, with the single-album “Re:T-ARA”, accompanied by a video for the title track “ALL KILL”.
6. After School
After School debuted in January 2009 through Pledis Entertainment, and has already had the following members in its lineup: Nana, Raina, Kaeun, E-Young, Lizzy, UEE, Jungah, Jooyeon, So Young, Bekah It is Kahi.
Their last release as a complete group took place in 2013, with the album “After School The 6th Maxi Single First Love”, accompanied by the title track “First Love”. In 2019, Lizzy confirmed that the group unofficially disbanded.
7. MBLAQ
MBLAQ originally debuted with five members: Seungho, GO, Mir, Joon It is thunder. In the year 2024, thunder It is Joon They left the formation, and the group continued its career with just three members.
His last release took place in 2015 with the album “MIRROR”, accompanied by the title track of the same name. Since then, the formation has never performed group activities again, however, a disbandment has never been announced.
Source: Recreio
