We’re not ready for ̶a ̶l̶o̶v̶e̶ ̶l̶i̶k̶e̶ this.
On February 14, 2023, Hyebin, Jane, Nayun, JooE, Ahin, and Nancy of MOMOLAND took to their Instagram accounts to post handwritten letters (both in Korean and English), inevitably announcing the news of their disbandment to their fans, the Merries.
“First of all, we sincerely apologize to our Merries facing the news through an article. We are truly sorry for the late update.
After a long, deep discussion, the six of us members have decided to support each other to have a great new beginning going forward.
Even though we have decided to take our own paths towards our dreams, Us MOMOLAND will always be a team.
We sincerely thank our beloved Merries for providing us with precious memories and being by our side for the last seven years. Our Merries have been everything to us and always will be.
We are deeply sorry that we couldn’t let you guys know sooner, but sincerely thank each and everyone that have patiently waited for us.
Moving forward, please continue to support and love MOMOLAND and each and every member’s path.
Thank you.”
Merries and other K-Pop stans immediately took to Twitter to release all of their feelings and to celebrate MOMOLAND’s undeniable impact on K-Pop with the hashtag #ThankYouMomoland.
MOMOLAND you changed history. Gone but never forgotten. pic.twitter.com/pXi8YTE7kk https://t.co/3XEJFDtmoi
— kas⁷ (@cowboylikes) February 14, 2023
MOMOLAND has disbanded. pic.twitter.com/ttWx44LMvr
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) February 14, 2023
Thank you, Hyebin
Thank you, Jane
Thank you, Nayun
Thank you, Jooe
Thank you, Ahin
Thank you, NancyTHANK YOU, MOMOLAND. It was a fun ride! Until we meet again! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tSuMTveq3L
— MERRIES SQUAD PHILIPPINES (@MerrieSquadPH) February 14, 2023
so momoland have officially disbanded and all members decided on following their own path…
here are their individual letters to merries 🙁 #ThankYouMomoland pic.twitter.com/fZRXePcjHT— juli 🎀 SUPERNOVA (@usamijanes) February 14, 2023
there will NEVER be another group like them… momoland are forever #ThankYouMomoland https://t.co/8CjaV0nigP
— ໊ (@yirencats) February 14, 2023
Thank you, Hyebin
Thank you, Jane
Thank you, Nayun
Thank you, Jooe
Thank you, Ahin
Thank you, NancyTHANK YOU, MOMOLAND. It was a fun ride! Until we meet again! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UQ6Hjy5N9s
— Ky (@NancyDabinMMLD) February 14, 2023
thank you momoland for creating song of the century! pic.twitter.com/8IwFjzgJkB
— á (@STARSHlBAL) February 14, 2023
thank you momoland for your service 😞 https://t.co/nMoo7xjsR0
— ø 💋 (@rosebIusher) February 14, 2023
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I’ve served my purpose. I made a Twitter years ago to keep up with Momoland which eventually got taken down, and started this one. I started a Momoland fan page and now, my girls are gone. For the time being I’ll probably be gone. pic.twitter.com/Sfc3Y7VeA0
— ♡•.Leo🩵 (@Leomochi14) February 14, 2023
MOMOLAND GONE…KPOP IS OVER pic.twitter.com/MIVi4JcMZW
— josie ✩ (@bbgIow) February 14, 2023
AND I AM A MERRY FOREVER. 🥺🫶🏻 pic.twitter.com/24zOBk6Iso
— dy 💎 (@nancyfication) February 14, 2023
one thing i will always remember about momoland is when nancy waved the philippines flag in the baam music video 🇵🇭❤ pic.twitter.com/VsjQ1TkfBE
— á (@STARSHlBAL) February 14, 2023
MOMOLAND debuted under MLD Entertainment on November 10, 2016, with their mini album “Welcome to Momoland”. In 2018, the then-9-member girl group launched to international stardom after the release of their single, “Bboom Bboom” went viral on social media, most especially in the Philippines. Their next single, “Baam” also started a craze in the country, especially after member Nancy waved the Philippine flag in their music video.
In 2019, MLD Entertainment and MOMOLAND signed a co-management agreement with ABS-CBN Corporation, for their overseas activities in the Philippines. In the same year, the girl group donated their earnings from their “Good Friends in Manila” concert to Filipino children in need from 2 barangays in Antipolo, Philippines.
We wish you good luck to all of your future endeavors, MOMOLAND! Thank you for your service to K-Pop.
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