Few things shake a K-pop fandom more than the loss of a member. Whether the departure is caused by contract disputes, personal circumstances, health concerns, scandals, or tragedy, the absence of a member can fundamentally change a group's identity. Fans often wonder the same question: Can the group survive without them?

Missing Members of K-Pop Groups: Why Idols Leave and How It Changes Their Groups - what are the common factors, what reasons are there to leave? The future of KPOP?