Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
The Financial Crimes unit of the Seoul Metropolitan Police conducted a search and seizure of Hybe’s headquarters to investigate Bang Si-hyuk’s alleged pre-IPO stock fraud.The third and final hearing of the Ador vs NewJeans contract validity case was held Thursday. A mediation will follow on August 13; if no settlement is reached, the judge will issue their ruling on October 30.
Debuts & Comebacks
TXT brought their lore to a close with “Beautiful Strangers.” Look forward to our review!StayC celebrated summer with “I Want It.”Epex dropped a vertical music video for “Picasso.”Huta (BtoB’s Minhyuk) made a solo comeback with “Bora.”One Pact asked listeners to answer “Yes, No, Maybe.”Zerobaseone went with a sporty concept for “Slam Dunk”, the pre-release single for their September 1 album Never Say Never.Yves dropped “White Cat” ahead of the August 7 release of Soft Error.Lovelyz’s Ryu Sejeong showed off her “New Car.”
Teasers & Announcements
The Boyz previewed their album A;effect and the MV for “Stylish”, both out on July 28.Yena teased her July 29 MV release, “Being a Good Girl Hurts” and held a “spoiler live” for her album Blooming Wings. Xnghan&Xoul previewed “Heavenly Blue” ahead of the July 31 release of single album Waste No Time.Say My Name will return on August 1 with iLy, their first single since adding a new member.BoA will come back with Crazier on August 4.Evnne will share Love Anecdote(s) that same day.Kiiikiii announced their comeback Dance Alone with a DVD-themed concept.Jeon Somi will show us how she is Chaotic and Confused on August 11.Key will also drop his 3rd full album Hunter on August 11.Young Posse announced their comeback Growing Pain Pt. 1: Free, out on August 14.Moonbyul will release Laundri on August 20.Stray Kids promoted their August 22 comeback Karma with a cyberpunk-inspired trailer. Monsta X followed up their 10th anniversary concerts with an announcement of a September 1 comeback.
Other News
Woodz completed his military service.Modhaus announced they are suspending the activities of Hwang Bo Min Gyeol, a member of their upcoming boy group idntt, while they investigate allegations including underage drinking and smoking, propositioning girls, and threats of assault. Boys II Planet contestant Kim Geonwoo apologized in response to bullying allegations. Wake One confirmed that he and fellow contestant Kang Woojin were trainees with the company, but have since terminated their contracts.Wheein joined a new agency, US Entertainment.Lee Seoyeon of Fromis_9 signed with H1ghr Music to begin her solo career.Billlie’s Haruna is taking a temporary hiatus following a home break-in.
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