Despite the current reign of 3rd-gen girl groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, and Red Velvet, as well as 4th-gen groups ITZY, IVE, (G)I-DLE, and more, the 2nd-gen era remains the "golden age of girl groups" for many long-time K-pop fans.

From 2007 to late 2011, 2nd-generation girl groups raised the status of K-pop in the music scene, thanks to their bop tracks and unique concepts. It was also thanks to them that girl groups survived in the industry, amid the influx of boy groups at that time.

Unfortunately, due to various reasons such as members' departure, career change, team reorganization, and tough trend competition, many 2nd-gen groups, one by one, became inactive, with some also leading to disbandment.

But in 2022, following SNSD, EXID, T-ARA and KARA's respective comebacks, long-time K-pop fans expressed their desire to see these seven inactive/disbanded 2nd-gen girls group perform on stage together, once again.

Here Are 7 Inactive/Disbanded K-pop Groups People Want To Come Back

1. Miss A

Launched by JYP Entertainment in 2010, Miss A rose to popularity with hit songs "Bad Girl Good Girl," "Hush," and more. But after establishing their respective solo careers, the group gradually fell apart and decided to disband in 2017.

Depending on the members' relationship with each other, especially with the most popular member Suzy, fans are hoping to be gifted one more hit song from them.

2. f(x)

In 2009, f(x) was launched by SM Entertainment and made it big, thanks to their songs "La Cha Ta," "Rum Pum Pum," "Hot Summer," and more.

Due to their "experimental" concept, which broke the girl group standard of having an innocent or sexy themes, they earned their title "Asian Pop Dance Group."

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Unfortunately, when the late Sulli left the group, the remaining four members' group activities started to decline. Later on, they one by one left their agency, pursuing solo careers.

3. 4MINUTE

4MINUTE is a five-member girl group formed by Cube Entertainment in 2009. Some of their most popular songs were "Hot Issue," "Crazy," "Hate," and more.

The group was doing well when they announced the group's disbandment in 2016, after not renewing the contract with the agency.

At that time, discord between members was pointed out as one of the reasons they parted ways.

4. Girl's Day

Girl's Day was introduced in 2010 by DreamT Entertainment and became known in the K-pop scene for releasing the songs "Something," "Expectation," and more.

In 2019, Sojin announced her departure from the agency, leaving no members left in DreamT after other artists left ahead of her.

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DreamT clarified that the team didn't disband and is considering group activities in the future. It has been five years since they released an album with "GIRL'S DAY EVERYDAY No. 5" in 2017.

5. Secret

In 2009, the four-member girl group Secret was formed by TS Entertainment. During their heyday, they left iconic songs such as "Madonna," "POISON," "Magic," and more.

Unfortunately, they disbanded in 2018 due to members' legal dispute with the agency.

6. Wonder Girls

In 2007, Wonder Girls was created by JYP Entertainment. Most K-pop fans will agree that they is one of the most iconic girl groups ever created, who dropped the legendary K-pop songs "Tell Me," "So Hot," "Nobody," and more.

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After numerous re-organization due to frequent departures of members, the group eventually disbanded in 2017, releasing their final single, "Draw Me."

7. SISTAR

Last but not least, SISTAR, a quartet launched by Starship Entertainment in 2010, also deserves a reunion! They are the singers of the hits "Touch My Body," "Shake It," "Give It To Me," and more, which earned them the title "Summer Queen."

In 2017, they officially disbanded and pursue solo careers.

Do you have other 2nd-gen K-pop girl group in mind you wish would reunite? Tell us in the comments!

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Written by Eunice Dawson.