Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
NewJeans sent a certified letter to Ador demanding that the label rectifies breaches to their contract within 14 days, and reinstate Min Hee Jin as CEO, or the group will terminate their contracts. IST Entertainment is pursuing legal action against a sasaeng who trespassed in The Boyz’s dorm and assaulted Sunwoo and a manager. IST also disclosed that they found a tracking device and slashed tire on the group’s vehicles. The Boyz also plan to leave IST Entertainment to sign with One Hundred. SM Entertainment announced that Seunghan (previously of Riize) will debut as a solo artist in 2025.
Debuts & Comebacks
Enhypen showed off slick choreography for “No Doubt.”. NCT Dream returned to a bright sound with “When I’m With You.”. Lovelyz celebrated their 10th anniversary with “November.” Primrose harkened back to ‘90s R&B with “Steal Heart.”Bibi was enamored with Jeon Jong-seo in “Derre.”Yves came back with the hyperpop-influenced “Viola.”Illit dropped an MV for B-side “Tick-Tack.” Class:y had their first comeback in two years with “Psycho and Beautiful.”Jin channeled 2000s pop rock in “Running Wild.” Look out for our album review!Ateez bragged that they have “Ice on My Teeth.”Anda released ”Dawn,” her first single since 2019.
Teasers & Announcements
Meovv will follow up their debut with their 2nd single “Toxic” on November 18. Taeyeon teased the MV for “Letter to Myself,” also out on November 18. Badvillain will return with digital single ”Zoom”, out on November 19. Wonho will drop single “What Would You Do” on November 22. TWS will come back with Last Bell on November 25. WayV will also have a comeback with Frequency that same day. Izna dropped the tracklist for their November 25 debut album N/a. Red Velvet’s Irene released mood films for her November 26th solo debut album Like a Flower. Cravity will come back with single “Find the Orbit” on December 5. Twice teased “Strategy,” their collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion from their December 6 album of the same name. Stray Kids will release special album Hop on December 13.
Other News
3YE have officially disbanded following the end of their contract. A broadcast jockey has been arrested for extorting money from Kim Jungsu over the past four years.
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