There’s something deeply powerful about seeing a group of women sharing the stage, their dreams, and their voices. Girl groups have not only shaped pop history, but they’ve shown that female unity is an unstoppable force. And what happens when these women choose to pursue solo paths is also worth celebrating – because rather than signaling an ending, it often marks a powerful expansion.
From the Spice Girls to BLACKPINK, we’ve seen how these groups become launchpads for personal growth. The music they create together is important – but so is what each member discovers about herself in the process. It’s no coincidence that many of them, when stepping into solo careers, speak about reconnecting with their voice, their vision, their identity.
That rediscovery of self doesn’t mean abandoning the past – it often deepens the foundation that was already there. Take Destiny’s Child, for example. Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams built a legacy rooted in empowerment and sisterhood. Their solo careers led them down different paths, but the mutual respect never faded. We still see them lifting each other up, occasionally sharing the stage – not out of nostalgia, but out of a deep sense of gratitude and pride.
That continuity of care, even through evolution, is something we also see in more recent groups. That same spirit is reflected in Little Mix. After over a decade of success, they pressed pause on their group work to explore solo projects. And yet, even in their individual journeys, there’s an invisible thread tying them together: their shared origin, the experiences that shaped them, the silent bond of sisterhood. Whether it was Perrie Edwards embracing her musical freedom through her solo work or Leigh-Anne Pinnock sharing her voice through activism, Little Mix members continue to support each other’s individual growth, proving that personal evolution doesn’t erase the collective bond they share.
But not all group stories unfold in the same way – and that’s okay too. This shared spirit of sisterhood is something Fifth Harmony also experienced, but with a slightly different twist. Though their split felt more final and their solo careers have had mixed results, it’s undeniable that the group was a crucial foundation for all of them. Normani, Camila, Ally, Dinah and Lauren carved their own paths, but still carry the essence of Fifth Harmony with them. The entertainment industry doesn’t always forgive change, but they tried. And that effort alone matters. Whether it’s Normani making her mark with her fierce dance and music style or Camila Cabello redefining pop with her solo work, these women are proving that their bond as a group has only made their solo success that much more powerful.
BLACKPINK, on the other hand, presents yet another way to navigate both unity and individuality. In their case, however, separation was never the point. Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé and Lisa have shown that it’s entirely possible to thrive individually without abandoning the heart of the group. Each member has explored new sounds, worked across different industries and revealed new sides of themselves. Jennie’s solo music and fashion endeavors, Rosé’s emotional indie rock, Lisa’s rap and global influence and Jisoo venturing into acting – they’ve each proven that growth can happen without the group being left behind. And when they reunite, it’s clear that the spark is still there. There’s no rivalry – only evolution.
In the end, the real story isn’t about music alone – it’s about freedom. The freedom to reinvent, to chase new passions, to build a personal identity without erasing where they came from. It’s not about leaving the group behind – it’s about carrying it as part of the emotional luggage that fuels a new chapter.
And in many ways, that mirrors real life. Women around the world constantly shift between roles – daughter, partner, professional, dreamer – without losing their essence. Like these artists, we’re allowed to grow, to change, to rediscover parts of ourselves we left behind or never knew we had.
Maybe that’s the most beautiful lesson of all. As women, we don’t need to stay in one version of ourselves. Just like these artists crossed musical, emotional and professional borders, we too can take the leap – whether it’s switching jobs, moving cities or redefining our lives. Reinvention doesn’t need permission. And like them, we can always return to where it all began – if we choose to.
At the end of the day, true sisterhood doesn’t break with distance. It transforms. It evolves. And sometimes, it comes back stronger than ever.
ROARA Magazine 