The Japanese music industry has been taken by storm this year, with one group or the other disbanding due to various reasons. Take, for example, J-rock band TOKIO, which disbanded almost a month ago, stating that they won’t be active anymore. Just when fans thought this was the last blow to the industry, another tragedy seemed to have struck.
Yes, adding to this growing tension is the Japanese girl group f5ve (ファイビー), who shared a rather cryptic tweet with a thank you message for their fans.
Although the text was quite brief and heartfelt, the unexpected tweet shared on July 28 quickly sparked concern among the Hi-f5ves (f5ve fans). Reportedly, many are worried that this cryptic message may quietly hint at an upcoming announcement from the group’s members.
What’s the group’s background?
For the unversed, f5ve (ファイビー) debuted in 2023 under the name SG5 (Sailor Guardians 5), and quickly attracted global attention with their unique concept inspired by “Sailor Moon”. Fans were in love with the group’s magical girl themes, which also set the group apart from the saturated idol market.
Later, the group decided to rebrand itself in April 2024 by taking a new identity visually and musically.
Their first release under the new name was Lettuce, which also turned out to be a turning point in the entire group’s career. The track went on to become viral on TikTok and also earned international views due to its quirky concept.
What’s the current status of the group?
Just two days before the current cryptic tweet, f5ve (ファイビー) had asked their fans to continue supporting them. Many also speculated that the girls’ group is seemingly hinting at some internal struggles within the company. However, none of them addressed the situation directly on social media.
It was more like a vague message that has left many fans concerned, especially those who have been following the group right from the beginning.
If we observe clearly, the tone of the posts seems to be completely negative and only adds fuel to the growing worries about the girl group’s future. Of course, many have also talked about standing by their side, no matter what decisions are being made regarding their future.
Here is a glimpse of the official post by f5ve (ファイビー):
thank you to everyone who has supported us.
thank you for your patience while merch orders are shipping.
thank you to everyone who has streamed sequence 01 and come to a fan event or has said something kind.
we will never forget this year.
we love you very much.
hi-5 4ever… pic.twitter.com/47fA80Nt5T— f5ve (@f5ve_official) July 28, 2025
Will, f5ve (ファイビー) also meet the same fate as TOKIO, or will the company take measures to uplift the group further? That’s a question left unanswered right now.