Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
The Seoul District General Court granted Ador an injunction prohibiting NewJeans (NJZ) from engaging in independent activities without the company’s approval. The members stated that they will challenge the decision.BTS’ Jungkook reportedly was hacked last January and had HYBE stocks worth 8.44 billion won stolen from him. BigHit Entertainment stated that they took immediate action to resolve the situation.
Debuts & Comebacks
NMixx paired a futuristic concept with laid-back R&B grooves for “Know About Me.” Look out for our album review! The Boyz gifted listeners with a 4-minute long title track, “VVV.” Ten dropped pre-release “Bombola” in advance of his March 24 album Stunner. The Wind returned with the refreshing “Only One.” StayC shifted their sound with the dance track “Bebe.” NCT’s Mark dueted with Haechan on a Sin City-inspired MV for “+82 Pressin,” a pre-release single for his April 7 album The Firstfruit. Ailee simultaneously dropped three music videos, including one for “Mmi.” Fantasy Boys assert that they are “Undeniable” with their new release. J-Hope showed off his dance skills with his new single, “Mona Lisa.” Stray Kids released a mixtape, DominAte, along with an MV for Changbin and I.N’s subunit track “Burnin’ Tires.”
Teasers & Announcements
Kiikii will officially debut with Uncut Gem on March 24.Newbeat will also debut that day with a full album, Raw and Rad.ARTMS will release “Burn,” previously an unreleased track for Loona, on March 28.Monsta X’s I.M will also come out with digital single “Don’t Speak” the same day. Izna will make their first comeback with “Sign” on March 31.Mamamoo’s Solar is set to release digital single “Want” on April 2.Xikers will come back with all 10 members on April 4 with House of Tricky: Spur.Big Bang’s Daesung announced his first mini-album D-Wave, scheduled for an April 8 release. Ifeye, a new group from former Dreamcatcher and Ateez producer Leez, will debut with a dark concept with Erlu Blue on April 8.Ampers&One promise to be Wild & Free with their April 8 album release.NCT Wish makes a comeback with Poppop on April 14.Lucy will also return with Wajangchang on April 14.82 Major also plan to release Silence Syndrome that day.
Other News
The Boyz’ Sangyeon enlisted in the military.TR Entertainment has filed for bankruptcy.2 PM’s Lee Junho has left JYP Entertainment and is now a free agent. Everglow’s Yiren claimed that she had yet to earn any money after six years with her group. A.C.E’s contract with Beat Interactive will conclude at the end of this month. The group will continue to use their name and related content.
(YouTube. Naver: [1][2][3][4][5]. Yonhap News: [1][2]. The Korea Herald. Images via: SM Entertainment, WakeOne, Beat Interactive.)