Week in Review, 1/5 to 1/11

Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Apink × About group Apink Apink is a South Korean girl group that debuted on April 19, 2011. Known for their bright concepts, strong vocals, and timeless songs, the group became popular with hits such as “NoNoNo,” “Mr. Chu,” “LUV,” “I’m So Sick,” and “Dumhdurum.” The group currently consists of Chorong, Bomi, Eunji, Namjoo, and Hayoung. Their official fandom name is PANDA. Over the years, Apink has successfully evolved from a youthful and innocent style to a more mature and elegant sound. With more than a decade in the K-pop industry, Apink is recognized for their longevity, close friendship, and loyal fanbase. The members also remain active through solo music, acting, variety shows, and other entertainment projects. Tap again to view profile → Close made their return with “Love Me More.”
* Joohoney declared that he would float like a butterfly and “Sting” like a bee.
* Chuu said “XO, My Cyberlove” with her subdued new single.
* CNBlue brought the upbeat energy needed for “Killer Joy.”
* Waker released “Like That,” their first single since 2024.
* Latency, a project group with members of Cignature and Hyunjin × Artist bio Hyunjin Real name: Hwang Hyun-jinPosition: Main Dancer, Rapper, VisualNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2000-03-20Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Main dancer and visual of Stray Kids. Hyunjin is emotional and expressive, both in dance and personality, with a sensitive, artistic side. Tap again to view profile → Close from Loona and Loossemble, dropped their first single “It Was Love.”
* ZeroBaseOne × About group ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 5-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet I. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. Tap again to view profile → Close reminisced about the past in “Running to Future”, the pre-release single to their February 2 special album Re-Flow.
* Young Posse asked listeners to “Lose Your Shxt” in a collaboration with Benzo.

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Alpha Drive One × About group ALPHA DRIVE ONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE). Tap again to view profile → Close dropped a highlight medley for their January 12 debut Euphoria and teased the title track “Freak Alarm.”
* DK x Seungkwan will also debut as a subunit with Serenade that same day.
* N.Ssign teased “Funky Like Me,” from the album on the same name, out on January 13.
* Lngsht will also make their official debut with “Moonwalker” from Shot Callers that day.
* Onewe will drop “Ferris Wheel” on January 14.
* ChRocktikal revealed a tracklist for their debut album We Break, You Awake, out on January 15.
* Enhypen × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close dropped a series of teaser videos for The Sin: Vanish, out on January 16.
* Catch the Young will Evolve with their first full album on January 19.
* Oneus announced Won, their last release with RBW, out on January 20.
* 1Verse will come back with “WABIF (Wide Awake Before I Fall)” on January 21.
* Kiiikiii teased a Studio Ghibli-inspired concept for Delulu Pack, out on January 26.
* Ateez × About group ATEEZ ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close announced that they will return with Golden Hour: Part 4 on February 6.

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OTHER NEWS

* Taeyeon renewed her contract with SM Entertainment.
* Former Loona and Loossemble member Gowon signed with the PLFIL agency.
* G-Dragon, Jennie, and Stray Kids × About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close won Daesangs at the Golden Disc Awards.

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