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Week in Review, 10/26-11/1

🗓️ Nov 3, 2026, 2:05 AM UTC⏱️ 2 min read👀 2 views💬 0
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  • 1Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:HEADLINES * After six months on hiatus from Alpha Drive One activities, Geonwoo filed suit against…
  • 2Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review.

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

HEADLINES

* After six months on hiatus from Alpha Drive One × 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 activities, Geonwoo × GEONWOO Artist bio GEONWOO Real name: Kim Geon-wooPosition: Vocalist, Dancer, PerformerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2003-04-11Birthplace: Jeonju, South Korea GEONWOO is a vocalist and performer of ALPHA DRIVE ONE known for his dance ability and soft vocal tone. Energetic, determined, and performance-focused, with strong interest in both vocals and dance. Tap again to view profile → Close filed suit against Wake One Entertainment to clarify the terms of his contract with the agency.

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Illit × ILLIT About group ILLIT ILLIT (아일릿) is a five-member girl group under BELIFT LAB consisting of YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, and IROHA. The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024. The name ILLIT combines “I will” with “it,” representing the members' independent spirit and potential to become something unique. Tap again to view profile → Close declared “You’re Under Arrest” in their latest.
* Alpha Drive One said “Talk to Me” in their latest digital single.
* Riize × RIIZE About group RIIZE RIIZE (라이즈) is a South Korean boy group under SM Entertainment. The group is known for its “emotional pop” musical identity and has built a strong international fandom known as BRIIZE. Tap again to view profile → Close slowed things down for the digital single “Insomnia.”
* And2ble took a mature and very third gen turn with “French Kissing.”
* Yves × Yves Artist bio Yves Real name: Ha Soo-youngPosition: Soloist, Singer-SongwriterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-05-24 Yves is a South Korean singer-songwriter and member of LOONA who launched her solo career with PAIX PER MIL in 2024. Yves presents a thoughtful, artistic, and introspective personality. Her solo work has emphasized personal identity, independence, growth, and discovering how she wants to express herself outside the expectations previously placed on her. Tap again to view profile → Close was “Hysteric” in her new solo release.
* Xlov haunted in “Hush.”
* JustB played with generations of K-pop tropes in “Party Time.”
* Heart of a Woman released “Melt” ahead of their November 5 comeback with Eternal Fade.
* Ive × IVE About group IVE IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. Tap again to view profile → Close shook it off like “Snakeskin” in the B-side’s MV.
* Jay B started to shift musical directions with “Honeydew.”

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* TWS will return with “Call My Name” on November 2.
* Treasure will “Shock” on the same day.
* Xikers × xikers About group xikers xikers is a ten-member South Korean boy group under KQ Entertainment. Originally introduced as KQ Fellaz 2, the group officially debuted on March 30, 2023, with the mini album HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing. The group consists of Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. Known for their powerful performances, energetic choreography, and hip-hop influenced sound, xikers continues to establish itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop boy groups. Tap again to view profile → Close will also bring some late Halloween vibes in “Dynamite” on the 2nd.
* Rescene × RESCENE About group RESCENE RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene. Tap again to view profile → Close will make a much-awaited comeback with “With” on November 3.
* Zerobaseone × 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 will debut their first subunit, EPM, on November 4 with “Run.”
* Baby Dont Cry will release the single “Replay” also on the 4th.
* Unchild will experience a system glitch in “Ting Ting,” out on November 5.
* P1Harmony × P1Harmony About group P1Harmony P1Harmony is a six-member South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment. The group consists of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. They officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the mini album DISHARMONY : STAND OUT. P1Harmony is recognized for its energetic performances, strong rap and vocal line, distinctive musical identity, and themes centered on individuality, confidence, unity, and personal growth. Tap again to view profile → Close will have just about every concept under the sun in the MV for “Blow Up,” out on November 6.
* Chaeryeong will make her solo debut with “Lovesick” on November 9.
* A2O Soul × A2O SOUL About group A2O SOUL A2O SOUL is a 15-member multinational boy group under A2O Entertainment. The group consists of MOON, TAI, GAKU, SEE-ONE, SEOHA, SONO, LUCIEN, ZAI, AYDEN, ALURE, ZET, SORA, TEO, JUNE, and HANSUNG. On October 13, 2026, A2O SOUL released the pre-release single SUPERSTAR. The group includes members from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and the United States. Tap again to view profile → Close will release their official debut album Superstar on the same day.
* Lngshot will add more to their story with S.W.I.S.H. on November 10.
* NCT × NCT About group NCT NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG. Tap again to view profile → Close Dream will serve up everything all at once in Dream After Dream, set for release on November 11.
* Part 6 of Ateez × 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 ‘s Golden Hour series will be released on November 13.
* TXT will be caught in a Perfect Storm on November 16.
* Nayeon‘s retro single “Na-sty” will drop on November 20.

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OTHER NEWS

* Baekhyun established B.ON Entertainment, through which he will also promote CBX.

(YouTube, Biz Hankook, The Korea Herald. Images via: JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment.)

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A2O SOUL

A2O SOUL is a 15-member multinational boy group under A2O Entertainment. The group consists of MOON, TAI, GAKU, SEE-ONE, SEOHA, SONO, LUCIEN, ZAI, AYDEN, ALURE, ZET, SORA, TEO, JUNE, and HANSUNG. On October 13, 2026, A2O SOUL released the pre-release single SUPERSTAR. The group includes members from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and the United States.

xikers

xikers is a ten-member South Korean boy group under KQ Entertainment. Originally introduced as KQ Fellaz 2, the group officially debuted on March 30, 2023, with the mini album HOUSE OF TRICKY : Doorbell Ringing. The group consists of Minjae, Junmin, Sumin, Jinsik, Hyunwoo, Junghoon, Seeun, Yujun, Hunter, and Yechan. Known for their powerful performances, energetic choreography, and hip-hop influenced sound, xikers continues to establish itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop boy groups.

ZEROBASEONE

ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 5-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet I. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE.

NCT
⭐NCT

NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. There are 6 units within NCT; NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, WayV, NCT U, NCT DOJAEJUNG.

P1Harmony

P1Harmony is a six-member South Korean boy group formed by FNC Entertainment. The group consists of Keeho, Theo, Jiung, Intak, Soul, and Jongseob. They officially debuted on October 28, 2020, with the mini album DISHARMONY : STAND OUT. P1Harmony is recognized for its energetic performances, strong rap and vocal line, distinctive musical identity, and themes centered on individuality, confidence, unity, and personal growth.

IVE
⭐IVE

IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance.

RESCENE

RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene.

RIIZE

RIIZE (라이즈) is a South Korean boy group under SM Entertainment. The group is known for its “emotional pop” musical identity and has built a strong international fandom known as BRIIZE.

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).

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.

ILLIT

ILLIT (아일릿) is a five-member girl group under BELIFT LAB consisting of YUNAH, MINJU, MOKA, WONHEE, and IROHA. The group officially debuted on March 25, 2024. The name ILLIT combines “I will” with “it,” representing the members' independent spirit and potential to become something unique.

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