In the K-pop industry, it is quite common for a group to debut under just one label. And when each of the group's members start parting ways with the label and moving to be managed under new one, most groups end up disbanding to pursue a solo career.
However, through the years, we have also seen groups who has members leaving their label, yet managed to avoid the dreaded disbandment. In this case, the members are still able to promote together from time to time despite being managed by a new company.
With that, here are eight active K-Pop groups who have members promoting under different labels!
1. VIXX
VIXX made their debut under Jellyfish Entertainment back in 2012. After being managed together for seven years by the label, only members Hyuk, Leo, Ken, and Hongbin (who later left the group in 2020) renewed their contracts, while Ravi decided to part ways with Jellyfish Entertainment to establish his own label GROOVL1N and The L1VE.
In 2020, N also left the label to join 51K. Despite Ravi and N being under new labels, VIXX stressed that they have not disbanded.
2. INFINITE
INFINITE debuted in 2010 under Woollim Entertainment. The group had actively promoted together until 2019, however, the members had to enlist for their mandatory military service.
As the members enlisted one-by-one and subsequently got discharged, they each decided not to renew contracts with Woollim Entertainment except for Woohyun, with Sungkyu signing with Double H TNE, Dongwoo at Big Boss Entertainment, L and Sungyeol at Management 2SANG, while Sungjong's is unconfirmed.
3. MAMAMOO
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RBW debuted their power vocal girl group, MAMAMOO, back in 2014, and we have since then been graced with their chart-topping hits. And much like groups after seven years, MAMAMOO was faced with the decision for contract renewals.
Three out of four of the members decided to renew with RBW, while member Wheein parted ways with the label to join Ravi's The L1VE.
While all the members are still actively promoting as a group, Wheein did announce that she will only be promoting with MAMAMOO until 2023.
4. 2PM
JYP Entertainment debuted 2PM back in 2010 and have made numerous releases through the years. However, members Taecyeon and Chansung decided not to renew with the "Big 4" label, and instead pursued their solo careers under new labels; with Taecyeon joining 51K and Chansung being unconfirmed.
Members Nichkhun, Wooyoung, Jun.K, and Junho remained at the label.
Despite that, 2PM stil remains active as a group, having recently released their album "MUST" back in June 2021.
5. Girls' Generation
Debuting back in 2007 under SM Entertainment, Girls' Generation also saw its members leaving the major label one-by-one.
While members Taeyeon, Sunny, Yuri, YoonA, and Hyoyeon renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment, Sooyoung signed with Saram Entertainment, Seohyun at Namoo Actors, and Tiffany at Paradigm Talent Agency.
While the group hasn't released any new songs, they did reunite as a whole group on "You Quiz on the Block."
6. BLOCK B
BLOCK B is also a group that didn't disband. The group debuted under Seven Seasons back in 2011, and is now managed by KQ Entertainment.
In 2021, member P.O decided not to renew contracts, and left to join Artist Company for his acting career.
Zico also left to launch his own label, KOZ Entertainment, while the remaining members continued with KQ Entertainment.
7. GOT7
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Debuting in 2014 under JYP Entertainment, GOT7 is still going strong despite its members being under different labels now.
After seven years with the label, the members decided to part ways with JYP Entertainment, with Jackson now being managed by Team Wang and Sublime Artist Agency, Jay B with H1GHR Music, Bambam with ABYSS Company, Yugyeom with AOMG, Jinyoung with BH Entertainment, Youngjae with Sublime Artist Agency as well, and Mark under Creative Artists Agency. GOT7 also teased a comeback is in the making with all seven members.
8. APINK
Lastly, APINK debuted back in 2011 under IST Entertainment (formerly Play M Entertainment). They are one of the few girl groups who made it past the "seven-year curse," and is still going strong after 10 years together.
While five out of six of the members renewed their contracts with the label, Naeun decided to part ways and sign with YG Entertainment. Despite that, she is still part of the group and participated in APINK's upcoming album "HORN."
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Written by Robyn Joan
