A former K-pop idol has confirmed that her group quietly disbanded, while also opening up about the difficult circumstances she experienced during her time in the industry.
In most cases, when a K-pop group disbands, agencies release an official statement and sometimes organize final activities for fans. This process helps supporters prepare for the end and gives them a sense of closure as their favorite group stops promoting together.
However, there are also situations where a group’s status remains unclear. Some teams simply fade away without a formal announcement, leaving fans confused about whether the group is still active or has already disbanded.
Recently, Hyogyeong, a former member of the girl group ARIAZ, spoke openly about what actually happened to her team and the challenges she faced while under their agency.
ARIAZ debuted in 2019 under Rising Star Entertainment. Several members had previously appeared on survival audition programs, which helped them gain early attention before the group officially entered the K-pop scene.
By 2022, however, multiple members had already left the company and ended their contracts. At the time, the agency never released a clear announcement confirming the group’s disbandment, leaving fans uncertain about ARIAZ’s future.
In a recent video posted on her YouTube channel, Hyogyeong finally addressed the situation directly. She also revealed a shocking detail about her finances during her idol career despite years of work, she initially found herself in debt.
According to Hyogyeong, she spent five years training before debut and then promoted with the group for about three years. When she received her first settlement statement from the company, she was stunned to discover that she still owed money due to accumulated trainee expenses.
She went on to clarify that ARIAZ did not simply stop activities because contracts expired. Instead, the members were officially informed that the group would be disbanded after about three years of promotions.
Fortunately, Hyogyeong shared that the company eventually decided to clear the debt she owed. Although the experience was financially stressful at first, she joked that the years she spent training and promoting ultimately left her with “a million dollars’ worth of life experience.”
Viewers reacted strongly to her story, with many expressing shock at the realities she revealed about the idol system. At the same time, some praised her honesty and even found her lighthearted way of reflecting on the situation unexpectedly humorous.
Sources: Koreaboo
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