K-Pop groups exist on contracts that are usually 7 years long. While some groups go on to sign with their company for another term, others choose to go their separate ways. This might imply disbandment in some cases while in others, the members leave their company but continue to stay together as a group despite now belonging to separate companies. A recent example of this is GOT7. All the members of GOT7 left JYP Entertainment and joined other labels but the group has not disbanded. There can be other causes of disbandment too, such as mistreatment from the company, a conflict between the members, and more. However, one thing is certain, it is always painful when it happens. 

Let's take a trip down memory lane and see how some of these famous K-pop groups looked when they first debuted versus the end.

2NE1

Debuting with "Fire" in 2009:

Their final performance together at MAMA 2015:

B.A.P

Debut with "Warrior" in 2012:

The final release with their 3rd Japanese album 'Massive' in 2018:

4minute

Debut with "Hot Issue" in 2009:

Their final release with 'ACT.7' in 2016:

9MUSES

Their debut with "Give Me" in 2009:

Their final release 'Muses Diary Part.2: Identity' in 2017:

After School

Debut with "New School Girl" in 2009:

Final release 'Best' in 2015:

f(x)

Debut with "LA chA TA" in 2009:

'Cowboy' release in Japan in 2018:

SISTAR

Debut with "Push Push" in 2010:

Final release "Lonely" in 2017:

T-ARA

Debut in 2009:

Final release in 2017:

MISS A

Debut in 2010:

Final release in 2015:

KARA

Debut in 2007:

Final release in 2015:

MBLAQ

Debut in 2009:

Final release in 2014:

Wonder Girls

Debut in 2007:

Final release in 2016: