[READ DESC!] Dark Side of The Kpop Industry

Rivalry between Girl Groups

Most of the 3rd generation girl groups hate each other.

Outside of known friendships, the reason that most girl groups don't interact like 2nd generation groups did is because of the intense rivalry fostered by the agencies. Managers have been seen telling their groups to not interact with other groups, and even among well-known friendships, agencies have been known to be upset that the groups have any sort of friendship. On one of the year end shows, the rivalry became so intense that two girls ended up fighting backstage during rehearsals. One group from a certain agency has been told to spread malicious rumors about the other groups but they have not done so as far as is known.

Because of this, 3rd generation girl groups tend to be more insulated but more tightly knit. Most of the friendships seen on television within the groups are real, but most of the inter-group relationships are fake, and there's a lot of fighting over screentime. The biggest groups are mostly not even allowed to interact with "lesser" girl groups, with few exceptions. 2nd Generation groups have tried to heal these divides but have failed every time.