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Week in Review, 4/13 to 4/19

🗓️ Apr 19, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 12 views💬 0
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  • 1Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:DEBUTS & COMEBACKS * Plave took on a futuristic fight in “Born Savage.” * Modyssey debuted with “H…
  • 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:

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Plave took on a futuristic fight in “Born Savage.”
* Modyssey × MODYSSEY About group MODYSSEY MODYSSEY is a seven-member global project boy group under ONECEAD Entertainment. The group consists of Yichen, Hengyu, Rowan, LynnLynn, Li Zihao, Suren, and Fan Zheyi. The group was formed through Mnet's PLANET C: HOME RACE and officially debuted on April 13, 2026, with the single album Got Hooked: An Addictive Symphony. The name MODYSSEY combines the idea of music, movement, and momentum with an odyssey, representing a shared journey of growth through music. Their official fandom name is MODU. Tap again to view profile → Close debuted with “Hook.”
* TXT were stuck in a time loop against themselves in “Stick With You.”
* Xdinary Heroes weren’t afraid of endings in “Voyager.”
* 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 unsettling for “Nail.” Keep an eye out for our review!

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* 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 Wish will return with “Ode to Love” on April 20.
* Cortis × CORTIS About group CORTIS CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production. Tap again to view profile → Close will drop the pre-release MV for “Redred” also on the 20th. The group returns May 4 with GreenGreen.
* Donghae will drop his latest solo Alive on April 20 as well.
* B1A4 will turn into fumbling gamblers in the MV for “Set,” out on April 21.
* Unchild will debut on April 21 with a self-titled track.
* TWS dropped the “Romeo Cat Version” concept teasers for No Tragedy, set for release on April 27.
* XngHan&Xoul‘s first album Glow is also slated for the 27th.
* 82Major released the “Sound Leak Film” for Feelm, out on April 28.
* Cravity × CRAVITY About group CRAVITY CRAVITY is a nine-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group consists of SERIM, ALLEN, JUNGMO, WOOBIN, WONJIN, MINHEE, HYEONGJUN, TAEYOUNG, and SEONGMIN. CRAVITY debuted on April 14, 2020 with the EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are. Tap again to view profile → Close began putting out concept teasers for their April 29 return with Redefine.
* Babymonster × BABYMONSTER About group BABYMONSTER BABYMONSTER is a multinational girl group under YG Entertainment. They debuted as a full ensemble on April 1, 2024. Tap again to view profile → Close will drop Choom on May 2.
* Billlie dropped the first teaser film for their May 6 comeback, The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two.
* NMixx × NMIXX About group NMIXX NMIXX is a South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment. The group consists of Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin and debuted in 2022. Tap again to view profile → Close will also be back on May 11 with Heavy Serenade.
* Aespa × aespa About group aespa aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world. Tap again to view profile → Close announced their full album Lemonade will be released on May 29.
* I.O.I. will reunite for the special album I.O.I. Loop on May.

OTHER NEWS

* DKZ announced their disbandment.

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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.

CRAVITY

CRAVITY is a nine-member South Korean boy group under Starship Entertainment. The group consists of SERIM, ALLEN, JUNGMO, WOOBIN, WONJIN, MINHEE, HYEONGJUN, TAEYOUNG, and SEONGMIN. CRAVITY debuted on April 14, 2020 with the EP Season 1. Hideout: Remember Who We Are.

NMIXX

NMIXX is a South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment. The group consists of Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Bae, Jiwoo, and Kyujin and debuted in 2022.

MODYSSEY

MODYSSEY is a seven-member global project boy group under ONECEAD Entertainment. The group consists of Yichen, Hengyu, Rowan, LynnLynn, Li Zihao, Suren, and Fan Zheyi. The group was formed through Mnet's PLANET C: HOME RACE and officially debuted on April 13, 2026, with the single album Got Hooked: An Addictive Symphony. The name MODYSSEY combines the idea of music, movement, and momentum with an odyssey, representing a shared journey of growth through music. Their official fandom name is MODU.

BABYMONSTER

BABYMONSTER is a multinational girl group under YG Entertainment. They debuted as a full ensemble on April 1, 2024.

aespa

aespa is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, consisting of Karina, Giselle, Winter, and Ningning. Since their debut in 2020, aespa has gained international recognition for their innovative concept that combines music, storytelling, and virtual avatars, creating a unique identity within the K-pop industry. Known for their powerful vocals, dynamic performances, and futuristic sound, the group has consistently topped charts and attracted a growing global fanbase. With hit songs such as “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” “Savage,” “Spicy,” and “Supernova,” aespa has established itself as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop groups. Their distinctive blend of pop, electronic, and experimental music, combined with strong visual concepts and world tours, continues to expand their influence and popularity among fans around the world.

CORTIS

CORTIS is a five-member boy group under BIGHIT MUSIC consisting of MARTIN, JAMES, JUHOON, SEONGHYEON and KEONHO. The group debuted in 2025. The name CORTIS is derived from the phrase "COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES" and represents thinking freely beyond conventional rules and standards. The members participate collaboratively in music, choreography, performance and visual production.

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