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Girl Group Predicted to Disband Now Has 2nd Gen: ‘New Lineup, New Hope, Same Dream'

In the dynamic and competitive world of K-pop, new groups debut each year, vying for a spot in the limelight. However, success isn’t guaranteed, especially for those under smaller agencies.

For Girl’s World, a girl group under Liz Entertainment, the journey has been anything but smooth.

Debuting in 2022 with their title track “Rapunzel,” Girl’s World originally consisted of four members: A-Ra, Windy, Kyrin, and HARi.

Despite their efforts, they struggled to gain a foothold in the saturated market.

In a bold move to save the group, A-Ra revealed on her private Instagram account that she had made a bet with their CEO: sell 100 copies of their second album or face disbandment.

Determined to succeed, A-Ra put the group’s future on the line, confident that they could achieve the goal.

The news quickly spread, rallying netizens and creating significant demand for the album.

Liz Entertainment even set up a system for international fans to purchase the album, highlighting the growing interest in Girl’s World.

With the release of their second album, “Fly High (Thumbelina),” fans were hopeful that Girl’s World would secure their place in the K-pop industry.

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However, the situation took a complicated turn.

Liz Entertainment announced a delay in the release due to the departure of Windy and Kyrin, citing unspecified “small and big problems.” The agency promised new members would join, but further announcements muddled the group’s status.

A-Ra announced her departure in March 2024, only for Liz Entertainment to declare her on indefinite hiatus due to health reasons.

HARi also expressed a desire to debut in a new group, prompting the agency to support her decision and start preparations for a new team.

This led to widespread speculation that Girl’s World was effectively disbanding.

Hello. This is Liz Entertainment.

Despite the internal friction among members, the company has been tirelessly leading and protecting “Girl’s World”.

However, Hari desired to launch a new girl group under a different name, and the headquarters, respecting that opinion, decided to reflect it.

Currently, Hari is on vacation in Japan until the new team is launched, taking a break. The headquarters continues to select new members through auditions and is making efforts for the formation and preparation of Hari’s new team.

Furthermore, due to health reasons, Ara requires rest and treatment, so we inform you of her temporary indefinite suspension of activities.

Although the four members of Girls’ World (Windy, Kairin, Ara, Hari) cannot be together, Girls’ World will not disband but will soon greet you as Girls’ World 2nd Generation with a new member lineup.”

Despite the confusion and apparent disbandment, a surprising development occurred on June 11.

Girl’s World, now consisting of Windy, Kyrin, and an unidentified member, was filmed performing. This unexpected performance indicated that Girl’s World might continue, albeit with a revamped lineup.

Liz Entertainment issued a statement affirming that Girl’s World would not disband but would instead transition to a “2nd Generation” with new members.

The agency emphasized their commitment to the group’s future, despite the internal challenges and member changes.

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