For idols, '7 Year Curse' means a 'crisis' they face in the 7th year since their debut.
This is because, most of the time, they are at a crossroads in their career because their exclusive contract will expire with their agency. Therefore, it is a key date for the groups as they will decide if they will continue (and if together) or not.
In Korea, according to Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the "Standardized Agreement for Pop Culture Artists", artists can notify the cancellation of their contract if the contract exceeds 7 years.
Numerous idol groups came through difficulties during this period, generally following the steps of 'disbanding' or 'reducing the group'. Some group or member take this opportunity to leave the agency where they debuted but do not leave/disband the group.
In this article, you can find out about idols who reach their 7th year since debut and whether they have disbanded or not!
Let's check the list below.
*Note that not all the idols re-sign on their 7th year. Some groups of this list already re-signed.
IMFACT
Disbandment: Jan 03, 2022
APL
Feb 19, 2016
~ Active
ASTRO
Feb 23, 2016
~ Active
WJSN
Feb 25, 2016
~ Active
KNK
Mar 03, 2016
~ Active
MOXIE
Mar 09, 2016
~ Active
NCT
Apr 09, 2016
~ Active
BOL4
Apr 22, 2016
~ Active
MIXX
Disbandment: Mar 17, 2017
I.O.I
Disbandment: Jan 29, 2017
AFOS
Disbandment: Mar 13, 2019
A.De
Jun 23, 2016
~ Active
Unnies
Disbandment: Dec 31, 2017
INX
Disbandment: Nov 30, 2017
Z:ON
Aug 06, 2016
~ Active
I.B.I
Disbandment: Jan 01, 2017
MOBB
Sep 09, 2016
~ Active
SF9
Oct 05, 2016
~ Active
OAHSIS
Disbandment: Oct 11, 2019
KARD
Dec 13, 2016
~ Active
HEART
Disbandment: May 01, 2017
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