abra

(cont) notable during their first year).

But then in 2014 there was a radical change - most companies started revealing and debuting new groups to take the mantle from their existing ones. This was particularly obvious for girl groups.

SM: Red Velvet

YG: Winner, iKon (formed and held concerts)

JYP: Got7 (2014), Twice (2015)

DSP: Held Kara project to display their new trainees and find a new KARA member (2014), several contestants debuted as April (2015)

CCM/MBK: DIA (2015)

Woollim: Lovelyz (2014)

I would disagree.

I feel like Growl becoming such a hit in 2013 was the first step in the radical shift of generations.