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