Aug 13, 2026Entertainment111 words1 min read

Japanese Idol Group Disbands Just Five Months After Forming

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A Japanese idol group has broken up. The group had seven members.

The name of the group was "...And You Who Are Disappearing." The group started only five months ago.

The group's agency said it could not do business anymore. This is why the group broke up.

Members of the group said they did not get their salary. A salary is the money you get for work.

The members told people about this problem. They said the agency did not pay them.

The name of the group talked about "disappearing." Now the group has really disappeared.

This news happened in Japan. It was in the news on August 9, 2026.

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1. How many members did the group have?

2. Why did the agency say the group broke up?

3. True or False: The members said they got their salary every month.

1. Seven 2. The agency could not do business anymore 3. False

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A Japanese _____ group has broken up. The group had seven _____.

The name of the group was "...And You Who Are Disappearing." The group started only five months ago.

The group's _____ said it could not do business anymore. This is why the group broke up.

Members of the group said they did not get their _____. A salary is the money you get for work.

The members told people about this problem. They said the agency did not _____ them.

The name of the group talked about "disappearing." Now the group has really _____.

This news happened in Japan. It was in the news on August 9, 2026.

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