Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Debuts & Comebacks
Epex were “Grateful to Tears” in the group’s latest MV.The Boyz were “Stylish” for their second release under One Hundred Entertainment.SevenToEight debuted with the futuristic “Drip & Drop.”Yena became a manhwa character in the MV for “Being a Good Girl Hurts.”Woohyun transformed into a driven baseball player for “Only.”Xnghan redebuted as soloist with “Waste No Time.”IChilling returned with “XL (Extra Love).”Say My Name sampled Frankie Valli for “Ily.”fromis_9 made a return as five with “Touchdown.”Woodz hit the ground running with “Smashing Concrete.”The TXT members each released an MV for their solo tracks from The Star Chapter: Together. Soobin with “Sunday Driver,” Yeonjun with “Ghost Girl,” Heuning Kai with “Dance With You,” Taehyun with “Bird of Night” and Beomgyu with “Take My Half.”
Teasers & Announcements
Evnne teased a throw-back sound for “How Can I,” out on August 4.The teasers for Boa‘s “Crazier” lived up to the title. The new album of the same name will be released August 4.KiiiKiii will release the single “Dancing Alone” on August 6.Yves put out a concept teaser for Soft Error, set for release on August 7.Somi will be back with “Closer” on August 11.Key went full fantasy in the teasers for his August 11 release, Hunter.Ampers&one announced their August 12 return with Loud & Proud.New Astro unit, ZooniZini (MJ and JinJin) will drop Dice on August 13.Young Posse began to release member teasers for “Freestyle,” out on August 14.Joy started dropping concept images for her solo mini From Joy, With Love. The album will be released on August 18.8Turn will put out the single album Electric Heart, scheduled for release on August 21.Also back on the 21st will be Teen Top with Just 15, Just Teen Top. Stray Kids seemed ready for the competition in the teaser for Karma. The album drops August 22.Ive announced an August 25 return with Ive Secret. Ab6ix will go Upside Down on August 26.Zerobaseone released the comeback schedule for their September 1 album, Never Say Never.
Other News
The National Tax service has launched an investigation into Bang Si-hyuk regarding the initial public offering for Hybe (then Big Hit Music).
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