Jin reveals how BTS becomes the only group to break "K-pop curse" snd stays together for over 10 years
In K-pop, the term "K-pop curse" or the "7-year curse" is widely known. It refers to the phenomenon in which idol groups often disband or undergo lineup changes after a certain period of activity, particularly around seven years after their debut. Many famous groups such as 2NE1, Miss A, Kara, Infinite, B.A.P, and Beast—and even many third- and fourth-generation groups—have been unable to maintain their original lineup as they did at debut. Seven years has become something of a superstition that fans are deeply concerned about. In reality, however, there are many direct reasons why most groups cannot maintain their original lineup after seven years, rather than it being primarily due to spiritual or superstitious factors. For example, standard contracts between idols and Korean entertainment companies typically last seven years (according to regulations by the Korean Entertainment Producers' Association). When this period expires, many groups do not renew thei...