Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Debuts & Comebacks
Zerobaseone gave a peek behind their journey with fans in the MV for “Lovepocalypse.”Sya of Blisterz turned to rock for his solo effort “Stay“Ateez could feel the “Adrenaline” in their latest release.Illit kept up their nonchalant edge in the B-side MV for “Not Me.”Monsta X shared a “self cam” version of “Growing Pains.”
Teasers & Announcements
Ive dropped a teaser for the pre-release “Bang Bang,” promising yet another change in concept. Revive+ drops February 23.Maiden prepared to tell a love story in the MV teaser for “Girl Meets Boy,” with the single set for release on February 9.Chungha dropped the visualizer teaser for her February 9 single “Save Me.”KARD‘s Jiwoo sang of “Home Sweet Home” in the MV teaser for her February 11 solo release. Woodz‘s pre-release single “Cinema” will be out on February 12, with the full album Archive One slated for March 4.Hearts2Hearts announced the special single “Rude,” out on February 20.Sungkyu will drop a pre-release track on February 20 ahead of his March 2 mini album Off the Map.NCT NJNM began the rollout of teasers for February 23rd’s Both Sides, asking “Which one is your best side?” Nmixx‘s Sullyoon will join Parc Jae Young for the duet “Always” on February 25.One Pact also began releasing concept teasers for 1’Only, out on February 26.Blackpink released the track list for their long-awaited mini album Deadline, set for release on February 27.Onew shared a preview of his March 9 album Tough Love.
Other News
Kim Seon-ho became the second Fantagio artist to come under tax scrutiny for running an independent agency. Fantagio clarified that the one person agency operated before the actor joined the company, and that once Kim became aware of the improper taxation, he settled all necessary payments at the correct tax rate. “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters took home the Grammy for Best Song Written for Digital Media.
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