Following the disbandment of Cherry Bullet, K-pop fans expressed frustration over FNC Entertainment as they brought back the history of its "failing" girl groups due to its mismanagement.
Netizens Bring Back History of FNC 'Failing' Girl Groups
On April 22, the agency made the announcement that Cherry Bullet would be ending its activities after the members' exclusive contracts had expired.
According to the statement, only Yuju, Bora, and Chaerin renewed their contracts and will continue as soloists, moving forward. On the other hand, Haeyoon, Jiwon, Remi, and May decided to part ways with the label.
After the announcement, K-pop fans especially Lullets (fandom) expressed their disappointment on various platforms such as X.
Supporters the group didn't expect the sudden disbandment, although they initially thought that the members would continue under a different label after the contract expiration.
Fans pointed out that Cherry Bullet has the greatest potential to rise as a top-tier girl group, given their excellent singing skills, stage presence, visuals, and various charms.
The news then reminded older K-pop fans of what happened with AOA.
Prior to the "doom" of the girl group due to bullying controversy involving former members Mina and Jimin, they used to be a rising third-gen act trailing behind A-list girl groups Red Velvet, TWICE and BLACKPINK.
However, due to various changes in the members' lineup and hiatus, their momentum eventually slowed down and was left behind by their junior girl groups.
Another girl group that had high potential but eventually "failed" was PRIKIL, a Japanese girl group launched by FNC Japan which became inactive just right after its debut in 2022. Originally a five-member team, they became a trio that is yet to have a comeback.
FNC Entertainment Blamed Due To Mistreatment, Mismanagement of Girl Groups
On X, internet users discussed how the fate of the aforementioned girl groups would have been different if they were only treated well and given the management that they deserved.
Starting with Cherry Bullet, Lullets complained about the group's lack of promotions and activities as well as the long period of hiatus prior to their official disbandment.
cherry bullet disbanding without a single proper hit, why'd they end up being a nugu, discography was not even the issue coz the music hits hard fuckass fnc is the only thing i can think of like pic.twitter.com/h68Pyt7OUL
— ً (@aoaluvme) April 22, 2024
In five years, they weren't given their own platform to let their group be known to a larger audience, and the members even resorted to joining various survival programs. They also haven't had a studio album or a tour before disbandment.
In the case of AOA, the group could have been saved if only FNC didn't remain quiet and let the members carry all the blame amid the bullying controversy.
i believe that both pledis and fnc should be permanently banned from debuting girl groups https://t.co/aqTNnmpHdY
— rhi (@loonaeves) April 22, 2024
Me seeing knetz roasting FNC on theqoo🔥
— ƒαrαн (@twinkyxstar) April 22, 2024
-This agency has a lot of teams, but they don't operate properly. If one team goes in, one team has to come out, but after one or two teams come back a year, it's empty~ The comeback period for each team is too long, but I've seen their…
As a result, fans are hoping that the label won't debut another girl group anymore and focus on its current groups including SF9 instead, which fans also complained earlier about mistreatment.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
