^ Just because they're doing solo stuff doesn't mean the group has broken up. Look at Kinki Kids, X Japan, Southern All-Stars; all of these groups have had members do solo stuff without having to break up their groups.
Wentz Eiji and Koike Teppei to restart their activities as WaTFebruary 15, 2015 Singer-songwriter duo WaT, comprised of Wentz Eiji and Koike Teppei, will be restarting their activities after 5 years. WaT first began their activities in 2002. They made their major debut with "Boku no Kimochi" in November of 2005 and appeared in NHK's 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' in December of the same year. Since then, they were active through releasing CDs and holding live concerts, but due to the members' busy solo schedules they haven't been active as an unit since releasing "24/7 ~Mou Ichido~" in September of 2009. WaT is expected to release a new CD and hold a live concert in 2015. They are already in the process of writing a new song. This will mark their first CD release in 5 years. It will also be their first live concert since their Hibiya Kokaido concert 7 years ago, in May of 2008.Source & Images: natalie
WaT to disband in FebruaryDecember 9, 2015On December 6, Wentz Eiji and Koike Teppei announced the disbandment of WaT. The duo made the announcement on stage of their 10th anniversary live at Shinagawa Stellar Ball. During the daytime show, Wentz began by saying, "WaT will disband after our album release next year." The crowd of 1,800 people gasped with surprise. When Wentz's eyes started tearing, Koike took the microphone and explained, "It has become difficult to give our 100% as WaT." In February, WaT announced that they would be resuming their activities after a 5-year break. This day marked their first concert in about 8 years. Reportedly, the duo started talking about their disbandment in early November. "We never really talked about the reason. We thought that as long as 1 and 1 equals 10, it would be okay. But we can't be 1 and 1 forever. We have to grow up," said Wentz. Koike added, "As my individual work increased, I found the path I want to carry though with." WaT will release their best-of album "Sotsugyou BEST" on February 10. Their handshake event the following day, February 11 will mark the last of their activities.Source & Image: Nikkan Sports