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KARD to Disband After July Album, Tour Continues

7/6/2026

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KARD Disbands

DSP Media announced that KARD will disband after releasing their full-length album, “Where To Now? (Part.2): NOWHERE,” on July 28, 2026 at 6 pm KST.
DRIFT World Tour began in Tokyo on July 4, 2026 and will continue through Asia and Europe, with a leg in September 2026 covering Germany, Spain, United Kingdom and Bulgaria.
KARD’s ninth anniversary on July 19, 2026 marks the final year before members pursue individual careers.

Summary

K-Pop Disbands

Mystic Story announced ARrC will disband on June 23, 2026, ending its duo-year run that began in August 2024.
Dongyo Entertainment said DKZ will finish all events by May 31, 2024 before officially ceasing activities.
Im Chang-jung’s promoted group mimiirose confirmed its breakup in April 2024 after leader Yeon-jae’s statement.
Agencies said members will shift to solo pursuits, suggesting a broader industry move toward individual development.

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Historical Context

In May 2001 SM Entertainment’s flagship boy band H.O.T., which sold 6.4 million records in South Korea, disbanded, setting the first major idol breakup. The early-2000s market slump pushed SM to focus on overseas expansion, prompting agencies to favor solo contracts. Today, the disbandments of DSP’s KARD, Mystic Story’s ARrC, Dongyo’s DKZ and mimiirose echo H.O.T.’s legacy.

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KARD Disbands

DSP Media announced that KARD will disband after releasing their full-length album, “Where To Now? (Part.2): NOWHERE,” on July 28, 2026 at 6 pm KST.
DRIFT World Tour began in Tokyo on July 4, 2026 and will continue through Asia and Europe, with a leg in September 2026 covering Germany, Spain, United Kingdom and Bulgaria.
KARD’s ninth anniversary on July 19, 2026 marks the final year before members pursue individual careers.

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