Lots of groups disbanded due to the worldwide pandemic; here are four groups that will be missed.

1. HINAPIA

After PRISTIN’sown untimely disbandment, HINAPIA was a saving grace for the group’s fans. But sadly, the former PRISTIN members suffered the same fate yet again this August when HINAPIA disbanded.

That month, fans discovered that HINAPIA’s label OSR Entertainment had taken down their company sign and stopped updating their social media platforms. Rumors spread that the agency had ceased operations due to financial difficulties, perhaps as a result of the pandemic, as OSR Entertainment's main income is from crowdfunding and street performances.

Fears became a reality just days later when OSR Entertainment announced HINAPIA’s disbandment. The company revealed that they’d been communicating with the members for a substantial period of time and ultimately came to the conclusion of terminating all contracts.

2. Neon Punch

A100 Entertainment‘s Neon Punch disbanded in August this year, just over two years after their 2018 debut.

Again, the COVID-19 pandemic took Neon Punch away from fans. After the country’s restrictions led to financial and staffing issues for the agency, members May and Dohee decided to depart from the group.

With almost half of Neon Punch gone, the company decided to disband the group.

The Remaining 3 Members debuted in a new group called XUM.

3. ANS

ANS (also known as Angel N Soul) lasted less than a year. They disbanded in August this year after debuting in September of last year.

This August, member Haena left a series of worrying posts on Instagram telling fans her life and mental health had been ruined by bullying. Not long after, the remaining group members issued a statement revealing that they had filed to terminate their contracts due to ANS Entertainment’s incompetence and “neglect.”

The members alleged that the agency laid off most of their employees earlier this year (including ANS’s manager), moved the group to a new dorm with no practice room, and failed to provide essential services like transportation. On top of that, they revealed they received no dance or vocal lessons and were paid just ₩10,000 KRW (about $9.14 USD) each per day.

After the “extreme” neglect weighed down on them, they sought legal help to leave ANS Entertainment.

Eventually, ANS Entertainment's Company Building shut down, and the girls paid for everything. Therefore they requested a termination of their contracts which resulted in their disbandment. ANS Entertainment recently debuted their new 6 member group, MAJORS.

4. SPECTRUM

Another group that suffered due to the worldwide pandemic was none other than SPECTRUM. It is definitely one of the reasons which caused their fans to be heartbroken, as the disbandment was due to the worsening economic issues.