K-pop groups that HAVE survived the '7th year curse'
Karen Noronha
May 26, 2023
What is '7th year curse'
It refers to the 7th year in the tenure when many groups disband or have a member leave
Mamamoo
Despite Wheein and Hwasa not renewing contract, the group still promotes with 4 members till today
BTS
The Bangtan Boys renewed their contract for 7 more years after it had ended in 2017
SHINHWA
They have been a group for over two decades after debuting in 1998 and now have 6 members
2PM
Everyone renewed their contracts, except Taecyeon, although he made sure to stay a member
TWICE
All 9 members recently renewed contracts and are currently on a world tour for their new album
SHINee
The 'Princes of the K-pop' had 5 members but now continue as 4 after Jonghyun, passed away in 2017
EXO
Despite some members leaving, the group has been going strong releasing songs to date
Girl’s Generation
After 2017 and some leaving, 'The Nation's Girl Group' made a comeback in 2022 crossing 15-year mark
BIG BANG
The 'Kings of K-pop' saw Seungri leave but other 4 have not announced the disbandment
SUPER JUNIOR
'King of Hallyu Wave' thrived for over one and a half-decade despite some leaving the group
SEVENTEEN
The group saw all 13 members renew their contract even before their previous contract ended
Red Velvet
While there is no news of contract renewals, the group continues with all its members
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