It comes weeks after two members said they were leaving.
Koreaboo
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Popular J-Pop group WEST. has sparked shock after announcing their disbandment.
The members of WEST. | @WEareWEST7/X
At the end of August, two of the members announced they were leaving the group, sparking major speculations.
Two Members’ Sudden Departure From Top Boy Group Sparks Major Speculations
Amid the uncertainty of the group’s future, netizens were shocked when it was announced that WEST. would be disbanding, finishing their group activities at the end of the month.
【WEST. 解散】
WEST.が9月30日をもって、グループを解散することが発表されました。
— Johnny’s information (@info__Johnnys) September 24, 2026
The members made the announcement through a video on their fan club.
Yet, while some fans shared sadness, there was also a lot of backlash due to the relationship status of the members, with four of them married and dating rumors being spread.
女のせいでグループ解散とか、本当アホらしい
— 🎀 (@rbn_rbn_15) September 24, 2026
Ending the group due to a woman/women is just ridiculous.
そりゃそう
既婚者アイドルグループを誰が推すねん。
と思っております。 https://t.co/ovCUX4P8KJ
— DAIKI@ソフビ沼 (@daiki79_sofubi) September 24, 2026
Obviously.
Who would support a married idol group.
[That’s what] I think.
重岡婚の影響が大きかったみたいやね https://t.co/eiuCTbvG8i pic.twitter.com/19fhGQNj04
— フル単かとう (@QRsjq) September 24, 2026
It seems like Shigeoka’s marriage had a huge impact.