4th Gen Boy Group “Confirms” Disbandment Concerns With Latest Move

Some think the signs have been there.

Another sign of BAE173’s possible disbandment has been spotted.

BAE173 | PocketDol

BAE173 made their debut on November 19, 2020, with a line-up that included members of X1 prior to the short-lived survival group’s disbandment. Their debut album, Intersection: Spark, hit number 12 on the Gaon Music Chart.

However, since then, the group has faced difficulties with promotion, first due to the COVID-19 pandemic, then due to issues with their label, Pocketdol. Leader Hangyul recently announced his departure from the agency, effectively leaving the group.

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On June 16, it was shared that BAE173’s Bubble fan chatting service would be terminated.

This sort of announcement has often come just before disbandment notices, so many believe it is another sign that the group is headed in that direction. A message from member Yoojun has also only been seen as more confirmation.

it’s so over https://t.co/lKV6XFibeI

— wes || BOY MEETS GIRL ♫ (@UND3ADAH3AD) June 16, 2026

oh … it’s so over pic.twitter.com/WlZY7qekoj

— max (@yoojunult) June 16, 2026

Great, now disband the group (not saying I hate them, but they've been through a lot) https://t.co/hQyACEn4Li

— wixxard (@_mysticrioux) June 16, 2026

There has been no official notice of the group’s status as of writing.