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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
J. Alas

Purple Kiss Members Disband: Personal Career Move Or Is The Kpop Industry Becoming Toxic?

Purple Kiss disbands after three years, highlighting industry pressures, market saturation, and concerns over artist health and longevity.

The sudden disbandment of K-Pop girl group Purple Kiss has stunned fans and industry watchers. While the group's agency attributes the decision to members pursuing personal careers, industry insiders suggest a more complex picture. As the group prepares to release their final projects, many online wonder if the intense competition and industry pressures are making it harder for even promising acts to survive.

Purple Kiss announced their disbandment on 4 August 2025, with plans to conclude group activities until November. The agency, RBW, explained that the members chose to part ways to chase individual dreams. Despite this, the group remains active in the coming months, releasing an English album at the end of August and engaging in promotions in Japan and the United States.

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