When IOI, the sensational project group formed on the idol survival show 'Produce 101,' disbanded, its members dispersed and joined various girl groups, each full of promise.
However, the K-pop industry is ever-changing, and now almost all of these groups have either disbanded or haven't promoted in a long time. The latest group to announce their disbandment was Weki Meki, bringing disappointment to fans.
In light of this news, one fan highlighted how all the groups, including Gugudan, DIA, and PRISTIN, had disbanded, and Cosmic Girls haven't had promotions for nearly two years.
Gugudan
Debuted in 2016, disbanded.
DIA
Debuted in 2015, disbanded.
Weki Meki
Debuted 2017, disbandment announcement made.
Cosmic Girls
Debuted 2016, have not promoted for 1 year and 11 months.
PRISTIN
Debuted 2017, disbanded.
The fan expressed disappointment as all the groups that disbanded could not renew their contracts after seven years or dissolved before then.
Other Korean netizens joined the online community discussion and shared:
"PRISTIN didn't promote that frequently in the first place."
"I think PRISTIN was such a waste of talent... they should've promoted more."
"Cosmic Girls please promote more."
"IOI had such popularity, they really should've used that in their favor."
"I feel like the groups that the IOI members debuted in were just new groups debuted by the agency with a bunch of new trainees."
"Gugudan had good songs."
"I really liked IOI."
"PRISTIN won the rookie award too."
"Please wish for Cosmic Girls comeback!"
"This is sad."
"I still think PRISTIN could've done better if the agency did better job."
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When I just saw the IOI picture, I genuinely thought we were getting a reunion for a second