Why are mixed-gender groups rarely seen in K-pop?

Back in the 1990s, it was not hard to spot mixed-gender groups in the Korean music scene, with acts like Roo'Ra, Koyote, Cool, S#arp and Space A stealing the show with their numerous hits. “Co-ed” groups did have a unique edge in terms of their team composition and sonic styles, but following the tremendous rise of all-male and all-female groups in the late 2000s, the number of such acts has plummeted. Today, mixed-gender groups are something of a rarity in the K-pop universe. KARD, consisting of two male members - BM and J.Seph - and two female members - Somin and Jiwoo - is one of the few such groups that is hitting the ground running these days. There are some rookie acts like CHECKMATE and Triple Seven (777), but all of them have yet to create a splash.

source https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2021/08/732_314065.html?fl

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