K-pop group disbandments cause fans heartbreak, but not everyone is aware that there are valid reasons that forced them to do so. However, some groups had to end because of certain scandals and misapprehensions, like the 5 K-pop groups below.
5. K'Pop
K'Pop boyband debuted in 2001 but disbanded in 2004 while on their third album. According to rumors, the group encountered a dilemma that revolved between two of their members, who were said to be engaged in a homosexual relationship. What made it more complicated is when one of the members in the said affair cheated with another idol from another band. It was said to be the reason why the group encountered misunderstanding leading to their disbandment.
4. Swi.T
Swi.T was a girl group that debuted under YG Entertainment in 2002 but ended in 2004 after a complication rose when Yang Hyun Suk and one of the members, Lee Eun Ju, who was 12 years his junior, This speculation caused the girls being dragged into disbanding as the headlines were greatly poured unto them. In 2010, Yang Hyun Suk confirmed that they have been dating together and eventually have two kids.
3. Triple H
Prior to HyunA and Dawn's relationship as a K-pop couple, they were in a band called Triple H, with Hui of Pentagon. When rumors came out that the two were in a romantic affair, the label denied it. However, when HyunA and Dawn shocked the mob with their confirmation of their relationship, their contracts were terminated, leaving the third member, Hui alone. With this, the band was disbanded.
2. S#arp
One of the most controversial K-pop groups in history is S#arp. Seo Jiyoung's family, one of the richest in Korea at that moment, formed the band. But a scandalous revelation stated that Seo Jiyoung bullied hard another member, Lee Ji Hye, along with other family members. When news came out, Jiyoung tried to bribe the manager but ended up siding with Lee Jihye. The manager publicly announced the truth about the ongoing dispute, and Seo Jiyoung was heavily criticized for that.
1. GLAM
Prior to the debut of now one of the most iconic K-pop boy bands, BTS, girl group GLAM debuted in 2012 under Big Hit Entertainment. In 2015, the girl group disbanded due to a scandal created by one of the members, Dahee. It was in 2014 when Dahee was accused by actor Lee Byung Hun for blackmailing. The female idol was found guilty and was sentenced to one-year imprisonment. The label decided to disband GLAM as their reputation was ruined due to the incident.
