Singapore hold pre-launch bash for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, RWBY’s mobile game, Amity Arena pre-registration has started. The group, which recently celebrated their 10th anniversary have seemed destined for longevity, avoiding the so-called 7-year curse that has affected other girl groups in the industry. As a result of the scandal, a string of public appearances and concerts were cancelled and the band went into hiatus to consider their future. This would be sad news indeed as it’s just barely a month back that the group released their latest album Holiday Night which also celebrated their 10th-anniversary as a group. Girls’ Generation will remain as it is as a team, but in the case of them being under different agencies, their participation will realistically become difficult. Why Did 2NE1 Disband? “Hello. On November 5, the show’s producer Ahn Joon Young was arrested and confessed to rigging the public vote count to ensure the desired 11 members made it through to ultimately form X1. Despite the criticism, thenote-1 industry continues to grow internationally and has recently made major inroads into the region. Not long ago, on 17th of May 2020, it was the 11th anniversary of one of the most iconic K-Pop girl groups - 2NE1. Co-Founder of The Hyped Geek. It was reported later that month that Tiffany is planning to study acting in the United States. Relating to the infamous 7-year jinx, most K-pop groups will usually disband after their 7-year long contract concludes. For instance, since Tiffany , Sooyoung and Seohyun left the company, ” Girls Generation ” could not make a comeback with their original 8 members (or in Kpop terminology, they could not make their OT8 comeback) As a detail, since Yeri did not join the group until … Girls’ Generation will remain as it is as a team, but in the case of them being under different agencies, their participation will realistically become difficult. A post shared by Kang Daniel 강다니엘 (@kangdaniel_k1) on Nov 6, 2018 at 7:17am PST. The X1 scandal marks another low point for the note-0K-Pop industry, which has faced increasing scrutiny regarding the pressures it places on its young talents. Girls' Generation (Korean: 소녀시대; RR: Sonyeo Sidae), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment.The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun.Originally a nine-piece group, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Some members are renewing their contracts and some aren’t so naturally rumours about disbandment emerged. Revel in all the fun that comes with it. The members also have no thoughts at all about disbanding. According to reports on October 9, after long discussions with SM Entertainment about their contracts, the members of Girls’ Generation will not all be remaining with the agency. Though the group will be able to continue despite the loss of members, for many fans, it just won’t be the same anymore. The scene was shocked last year with Choi Jin-ri, known as Sulli, and Goo Hara, took their lives within months of each other. “Girls’ Generation is a group that is precious and meaningful to SM and their fans. Meanwhile, in 2018, Dubai's Autism Rocks Arena hosted a K-Pop festival featuring major artists from SM Entertainment including Exo, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and Red Velvet. Early career highlights included wining a K-pop band contest The Show with their signature track Flash, in addition to dropping their self-titled EP X1 , which went on to sell 500,000 physical copies. However, they have stated, “Girls’ Generation is a group that is precious and meaningful to SM and their fans. However, the members are still in discussion about what decision will be made.”, See Also: Eunhyuk Hilariously Shares A Time When Taeyeon And Tiffany Helped Him Out In The Military, SM Entertainment has not confirmed which members have re-signed with the agency and which are leaving. This came on top of rising star Kang Daniel (who was once a part of the boy band Wanna One) announcing his indefinite break from the rigours of the industry for the sake of his mental health. Girls’ Generation recently released their 10th debut anniversary album “Holiday Night” in August. It seems that three members of the group have reportedly not renewed their contracts with their management agency, SM Entertainment, putting the existence of SNSD in doubt. SM Entertainment has issued a statement regarding concerns about Girls’ Generation’s future following reports that three members have decided not to renew their contracts with the company. When he's not tinkering away with any gadgets, he thinks he's piloting a Gundam, fighting in the One Year War... whatever that's supposed to be.Drop him a line at. If there’s one K-Pop that has embodied the Hallyu wave of South Korea and is the poster child of any Korean Girl Group, it’s Girls’ Generation, or better known as Sonyeo Shidae, or SNSD. © thehypedgeek.com- Mind Blow Sdn Bhd (1076827-P). According to South Korean news agency Yonhap News, a source close to the agency told them: “Three members have decided to end their contracts. Jessica Jung (born April 18, 1989), known mononymously as Jessica, is an American singer, actress, author, and fashion designer known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation.As an actress, Jung portrayed Elle Woods in the Korean version of the musical Legally Blonde in 2010 and played a role in the television drama Wild Romance in 2012. As for the future for band members, some may find it easier to continue their career than others. – Solji Global Village set to reopen with Covid-19 safety measures, ‘How can I get my ex-employer to pay my gratuity?’, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed says the world has never been closer to eradicating polio, Why the Sudan-Israel normalisation deal will be delayed, Britain to return 5,000 ancient Iraqi artefacts, Netflix releases curated Lebanon collection with 34 films, 'Among Us': the online survival game that's all about deceit, UAE frontline staff granted free access to Qasr Al Hosn and Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guests left hungry in first episode of the Middle East’s ‘Come Dine With Me’, The good, the bad and the disappointing: What critics are saying about the new iPhone, A post shared by Kang Daniel 강다니엘 (@kangdaniel_k1). “The X1 members and each of the agencies negotiated under the condition of unanimous agreement, but we could not come to an agreement, so we have decided on their disbandment.”. On January 6, X1 confirmed it has disbanded due to a lack of agreement between the various organisations involved in managing the group. Anime, gaming, gadgets and comics, you name it, we’re covering it. Sooyoung and Seohyun are reportedly planning to focus more on acting in musicals, dramas, and films. The 11-member boy band had a promising start to their career. This is Play M Entertainment, Yuehua Entertainment, TOP Media, OUI Entertainment, MBK Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment, DSP Media, Starship Entertainment, and Brand New Music,” read the statement. However, the members are still in discussion about what decision will be made.”. South Korea’s K-pop industry has been rocked by its version of the Milli Vanilli scandal, causing one of its most promising group to disband. After celebrating their 10th-anniversary it seems like the hugely popular K-Pop girl group, Girls' Generation/ SNSD might be disbanding. Lee Han-gyul is also a seasoned performer having been a part of the boyband IM, while Kim Woo-seok initially started his career under the name Wooshin. Simply, as there are members whose contracts have ended, a careful decision will be made after discussions with the members about Girls’ Generation’s direction for activities in the future.”. The ones that are in question are most likely the ones who would be reaching their 7th year in 2020. The members also have no thoughts at all about disbanding. Since Yeri didn’t join the group until 2015 when the group released “Ice Cream Cake”, her contract probably won’t expire until 2022. All five members don’t want to disband. However, if the news of the three members leaving SM Entertainment are true, this leaves SNSD with half of the original members, namely Taeyeon, YoonA, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sunny. We want to continue as a group so we’re going to make an effort. Simply, as there are members whose contracts have ended, a careful decision will be made after discussions with the members about Girls’ Generation’s direction for activities in the future.”.