Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
A Seoul judge approved an injunction request filed by nine members of The Boyz regarding their exclusive contracts with One Hundred Labels. The agency denies claims of non-payment and called the injunction a “temporary measure,” saying the contracts have not yet been ruled terminated.Fantasy Boys and BAE173‘s Doha were also granted injunctions for their contracts with PocketDol Studio.Seoul prosecutors denied a police arrest warrant request for Hybe Chair Bang Si-hyuk citing lack of evidence. The Seoul Police intend to continue their investigation.
Debuts & Comebacks
NCT Wish entered a new, but equally whimsical, era with “Ode to Love.”Cortis dropped the repetitive pre-release MV for “RedRed.”GreenGreen will be out on May 4. Evnne released the single “Backtalk.”Donghae declared “The Sun Has Risen” with confidence in his latest solo effort.B1A4 played “Rock Paper Scissors” as a trio.Unchild made a colorful debut with “Unchild.”Le Sserafim came to “Celebrate” in their pre-release MV. Pureflow Pt. 1 will be out May 22.
Teasers & Announcements
TWS‘ “You, You” will be out April 27. XngHan&Xoul have taken an unconventional approach to teasers for their April 27 mini, Glow.82Major will battle it out in “Sign,” set for release on April 28.Cravity are seemingly trying out a priest concept for “Awake,” out on April 29.Lucy released the highlight medley for their April 29 full album, Childish.Illit began dropping member concept videos for Mamihlapinatapai, scheduled to be released on April 30. Babymonster will kick off May comebacks with Choom on May 4.Mystic Story found itself in hot water over the teasers for Billlie‘s The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two. Fans and the creators of Niccolo noticed strong similarities in the artwork of a video trailer for the comeback and the animated show’s style. The company had previously acknowledged that AI was being used in some elements of the comeback, but maintained that the concept teaser video was 100% human-made. Billlie will return on May 6.Nmixx will team up with Hanroro for the title track of Heavy Serenade, out on May 11.Itzy were born anew in the first trailer for their May 18 return with Motto.Zerobaseone will make its first return as five on May 18 with the mini album Ascend. I.O.I began dropping teasers for their return album, I.O.I Loop. The group will reunite on May 19.And2ble are gearing up to re-debut as five with Sequence 01: Curiosity on May 26.Aespa broke the fourth wall in the teaser for Lemonade, set for release on May 29.Riize confirmed a June 15 mini album comeback. Boyfriend will reunite for their 15th debut anniversary album Boyager 6.
Other News
Lucas has officially left SM Entertainment following the expiration of his exclusive contract. Kwon Eunbi has signed with RBW Entertainment.The prosecution requested a 1.5 year prison sentence for Winner‘s Mino for failure to show up for his public service work while completing his mandatory military service.
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