Many K-pop stars, including 4Minute’s Hyuna, pursue solo careers or turn to acting once their time in a group is over.
Life after K-pop: from YouTube fame to solo careers, how do the stars cope when their glory days end?
- Seven years is the longest single contract period between a management company and a singer. K-pop groups often disband after that to pursue their own interests
- Many stars, including 4Minute’s Hyuna and 2NE1’s CL, pursue solo careers or turn to acting. Others switch to a business path or even become YouTube celebrities
Many K-pop stars, including 4Minute’s Hyuna, pursue solo careers or turn to acting once their time in a group is over.