The impact of Pristin and Gugudan's disbandment
South Korean girl groups Pristin and Gugudan were disbanded in 2019 and 2020 respectively in the middle of their rising stardom. But there could be some post-disbandment impacts, such as some members leaving agency, or others staying at the agency after disbandment.
Pristin was disbanded on May 2019, two after their debut. Following the disbandment, the majority of the members left Pledis Entertainment to other agencies: Lim Nayoung moved to Sublime Artists for pursuing her acting career; while Roa, Eunwoo, Rena and Yuha transferred to OSR to re-debut as members of Hinapia which also disbanded in 2020. The other three Pristin members Yehana, Kyulkyung and Sungyeon stayed at Pledis.
Gugudan was disbanded in December 2020 and the members would have to stay at Jellyfish Entertainment. Three months after the disbandment, on March 2021, it was announced that Mimi, Soyee and Kim Nayoung have left Jellyfish, followed by Haebin few days later. The other three members Hana, Sejeong and Mina remained at Jellyfish; while Sally's contract with Jellyfish is still under discussion after Sally's ongoing promotions with BonBon Girls 303 in her native country in China.
1. Pristin
2. Gugudan
