Popular Group Announces Disbandment — Incites Criticism About Members’ Romantic Relationships

It comes weeks after two members said they were leaving.
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Popular J-Pop group WEST. has sparked shock after announcing their disbandment.

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At the end of August, two of the members announced they were leaving the group, sparking major speculations.

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Amid the uncertainty of the group’s future, netizens were shocked when it was announced that WEST. would be disbanding, finishing their group activities at the end of the month.

The members made the announcement through a video on their fan club.

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Yet, while some fans shared sadness, there was also a lot of backlash due to the relationship status of the members, with four of them married and dating rumors being spread.

Ending the group due to a woman/women is just ridiculous.

Obviously.
Who would support a married idol group.
[That’s what] I think.

It seems like Shigeoka’s marriage had a huge impact.

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