Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
The updates on Kim Soohyun: Kim Saeron‘s family held a press conference and revealed KakaoTalk messages that indicated the actor groomed the victim since she was 15. Allegations against the actor has brought up other instances of exploitation of women, especially during the filming of the movie Real. Sulli‘s family has also come forward requesting a statement and clarification on the sexual harassment she suffered on set. NewJeans will be going on a hiatus after the Seoul Central District Court approved Ador‘s injunction to prohibit from the members from continuing independently under the name NJZ.
Debuts & Comebacks
NCT‘s Mark released a video for “2011, Vancouver” ahead of the release of his first album, The Firstfruit, on April 7.Black Pink‘s Jennie dropped a MV for “start a war“, off her solo album Ruby. Monsta X‘s I.M returned with a visualiser for “Don’t Speak“.TXT‘s Beomgyu released his first solo single, “Panic“.Stray Kids‘ Lee Know & Seungmin released a MV for “Cinema” from the group’s recent mixtape. The members of TNX asked, “For Real?” in a lighthearted video.KiiKii debuted with EDM-Hip-Hop-fusion track, “BTG“.NCT’s Ten came back with a “Stunner” R&B song.Xdinary Heroes sang of a “Beautiful Life” in their latest MV.Aespa released the English version of “Whiplash“, which they performed at Billboard Women in Music.
Teasers & Announcements
NiziU continue teasing their comeback with “Love Line” on March 31. Izna make their comeback with “Sign” on March 31.Tempest‘s RE: Full of Youth drops on March 31.Mamamoo‘s Solar comes back with Want on April 2.Close Your Eyes debut with “All My Poetry” on April 2. xikers drop House of Tricky: Spur on April 4.Fifty Fifty return with Perfect Crime on April 7.Daesung (Big Bang) drops D’s Wave on April 8.NCT Wish‘s poppop is scheduled for April 14. Chuu releases Only Cry In The Rain on April 21.
Other News
Following the wildfires in the North and South Gyeongsang provinces, multiple donations have been made by celebrities to aid residents and victims. The team at Seoulbeats offers our condolences to all affected.
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