This article spotlights four female groups that have been noticeably absent from the Korean music scene for an extended period. Despite having passed more than 500 days since their last collective comeback, these groups have seen their individual members remain active in various entertainment sectors. However, fans eagerly await their return as a unified ensemble to deliver new musical projects. This hiatus, often filled with solo endeavors and other personal projects, has only heightened anticipation for their comeback. Here, we examine these four girl groups, exploring their past achievements and what the future might hold for their musical careers.

4. IRRIS

• Release: November 24, 2022
• Hiatus: 574 days (*still counting)
• IRRIS released their latest comeback on November 24, 2022.

3. CLASS:y

• Release: October 26, 2022
• Hiatus: 603 days (*still counting)
• CLASS:y released their latest comeback on October 26, 2022.

2.  BLACKPINK

• Release: September 16, 2022
• Hiatus: 643 days (*still counting)
• BLACKPINK released their latest comeback on September 16, 2022. 

1. WJSN

• Release: July 5, 2022
• Hiatus: 716 days (*still counting)
• WJSN released their latest comeback on July 5, 2022.