On the morning of November 8, Koreaboo caused a stir by unexpectedly publishing a report about an extraordinary incident that had never occurred before in the Japanese entertainment industry. According to the report, all members of the girl group Hump Back became pregnant within a relatively short period of time. This forced the group to abruptly suspend its activities and disappear from the entertainment scene for nearly a year.
The incident dates back to 2023, when it immediately became a hot topic across Japan and sparked widespread discussion. In May 2023, Hump Back held a concert titled Our Wedding Ceremony, during which the group unexpectedly announced that all of its members were getting married.
In July 2023, Hump Back announced that it would temporarily suspend its activities because one member was pregnant. However, the group’s management did not reveal which member it was. The group also asked fans to understand the members’ circumstances during that uncertain period, adding that Hump Back hoped to resume its entertainment activities in the future.
In May 2024, Hump Back announced its return. It was only then that a representative revealed that, in fact, it was not just one member but all three who had become pregnant within a relatively short period of time. This was why the group had to put its activities on hold for nearly a year. During the approximately 10-month hiatus, all three members had successfully given birth to healthy babies.
In a post announcing their return to the music scene in May 2024, the three Hump Back members also shared several photos of their chubby-cheeked, healthy-looking babies. Meanwhile, their management company revealed the group’s plans for the future now that all three members had become mothers: “All the members have safely given birth and are currently focusing on raising their children. Hump Back will continue its activities as a group of married women.”
After that, Hump Back did indeed resume an active presence in Japan’s entertainment industry. Most recently, the group made its return to the music scene with a new release last month.
Hump Back officially debuted in the Japanese entertainment industry in 2009. In 2015, the group underwent several lineup changes before settling into its current three-member formation. The group signed with a well-known record label in 2016 and released its first full-length album three years later.
Sources: kenh14