RBW Entertainment Shares Drop Near $1 as Groups Break Up and Artists Leave

RBW Entertainment, once considered an emerging force in the K-pop industry, is facing growing concern as its stock price has fallen to nearly $1 following multiple group disbandments and artist departures.

Although the K-pop industry is dominated by the so-called “Big 4”: SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, HYBE and YG Entertainment, several medium-sized companies have also made a strong impact. RBW was one of them. Founded in March 2015 by the merger of WA Entertainment and Rainbow Bridge Agency, the company gained early recognition after debuting MOMOO.

Over the years, RBW has expanded its roster by debuting artists such as Vromance, AAND Strangeand subsequently grew through acquisitions. In 2021, RBW acquired WM Entertainment, bringing in groups such as B1A4 AND Oh my girl under his umbrella. The following year, DSP Media became a subsidiary, adding artists such as PAPER and group of kids Mirae.

However, the agency’s artist lineup has steadily shrunk in recent years. A more recently he left the company, while Purple Kiss, MiraeAND Vromance they broke up. Subsidiaries also saw noteworthy exits, including B1A4 and soloist Lee Chaeyeon.

Although group activities for MOMOO AND Oh my girl Continuing under RBW, several members signed with different agencies for individual activities, reflecting a change in the company’s structure and influence.

RBW’s financial performance has reflected these changes. After debuting on the stock market in 2021 at approximately ₩12,800 KRW (approximately $8.84 USD), the company’s stock price dropped to ₩1,890 KRW (approximately $1.31 USD) as of January 7, 2026.

The sharp decline has sparked discussions among fans and investors. A video by popular TikTok creator @DizZyPop has attracted widespread attention, with netizens wondering whether RBW can recover amid continued losses and restructuring.