In the fast-paced world of K-pop, it is common to witness groups forming and disbanding quickly due to tough competition and the abundance of idol groups striving for public attention. Throughout the years, many idol groups have met their end. Notably, a pattern was observed where most of the girl groups that debuted in 2019 have already disbanded, with only ITZY and EVERGLOW remaining active.
The surviving groups from the 2019 debuts are ITZY and EVERGLOW, with fans noting that EVERGLOW's members Onda and Siyeon indicated the group's continuation despite leaving their agency. Speculation arose among fans that some of these girls might participate in the upcoming show 'Girls' Planet 2.'
Netizens expressed their thoughts on the situation, mentioning the absence of significant agency debuts for girl groups in 2019, while noting the survival challenges faced by smaller companies during the aftermath of COVID-19. The dwindling numbers of active girl groups reflect the industry's competitive and unforgiving nature, where talent and marketability play crucial roles in a group's longevity.