Week in Review, 4/20 to 4/26

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 NCT K-POP GROUP NCT is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment with a unique multi-unit concept. 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 LE SSERAFIM K-POP GROUP LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence. came to “Celebrate” in their pre-release MV.
* Pureflow Pt. 1 will be out May 22.

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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 BABYMONSTER K-POP GROUP BABYMONSTER is a multinational girl group under YG Entertainment. They debuted as a full ensemble on April 1, 2024. 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 ITZY K-POP GROUP ITZY is a South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted on February 12, 2019. were born anew in the first trailer for their May 18 return with Motto.
* Zerobaseone ZEROBASEONE K-POP GROUP ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 9-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. 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 aespa K-POP GROUP aespa is a four–member girl group under SM Entertainment, famous for their metaverse concept, powerful performances, and hits like “Black Mamba,” “Next Level,” and “Savage.” 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.

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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.

(YouTube. Naver: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6], The Korea Herald, . Images via: JYP Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, Woollim Entertainment.)