'Rookie' ARrC to '10th Debut Anniversary' KARD... A Dark Cloud of Successive Disbandments in the Music Industry [Star Issue]

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Recently, a series of announcements regarding group disbandments have been made.

First, on the 6th, DSP Media, the agency for KARD (KARD), announced the disbandment of KARD. The agency stated via its official SNS on the 6th: "After releasing their first full album 'Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE' on the 28th, KARD will embark on a world tour. Following careful discussions among all four members, it has been decided to conclude KARD's journey after this activity cycle."

It further added: "We sincerely thank Hidden Card (the fandom name) for accompanying KARD over the long years. We kindly ask for your continued warm support and encouragement as each member embarks on new paths in their respective fields."

KARD debuted in 2017 and gained global fan love with hits such as 'Hola Hola', 'Don't Recall', 'RUMOR', and 'Oh NaNa'. However, after releasing their first full album and completing a world tour on the 28th, they will conclude their nine-year journey together.

Earlier, rookie group ARrC (ARrC) disbanded on June 23, just two years after their debut, with members pursuing individual paths. Their agency, Mystic Story, announced via official SNS: "After sincere and careful discussions with the members, we have decided to officially conclude ARrC's group activities as of June 23, 2026."

It continued: "We convey our deepest gratitude for the passion and efforts of the members who have been together under the name ARrC, as well as for the support and love from fans. We sincerely wish for their new beginnings to shine even brighter. We kindly ask for your warm support and love as they embark on new journeys."

ARrC debuted in August 2024 as a boy group under Mystic Story and released songs such as 'Skid', 'New Kids', and 'Awesome', but disbanded after approximately two years.

Additionally, groups DKZ and mimiirose underwent disbandment procedures earlier this year in April. DKZ's agency Dongyo Entertainment stated at the time: "After sufficient discussions with the members, we have agreed to conclude group activities after completing all scheduled events until May 31." The members are now pursuing individual activities.

mimiirose, which had attracted attention even before its debut in 2022 as a group led by singer Im Chang-jung, has also officially confirmed its disbandment. Leader Yeon-jae stated: "After sufficient discussions and deliberations with the members, we have decided to conclude activities as mimiirose. We will continue to strive so that this ending can become another beginning."

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