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Week in Review, 5/11 to 5/17

🗓️ 5/18/2026, 8:42:28 AM⏱️ 1 min read👀 3 views💬 0

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  • 1Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:HEADLINES * DEBUTS & COMEBACKS * Aespa teamed up with G-Dragon for the pre-release “Whole Differen…
  • 2Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review.
  • 3* VVS pulled off a heist

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

HEADLINES

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DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Aespa aespa aespa K-POP GROUP 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 teamed up with G-Dragon for the pre-release “Whole Different Animal (WDA).”
* Lemonade will drop May 29.
* VVS pulled off a heist in the MV for “Dash.”
* NMixx listened to the waves in “Heavy Serenade.”
* Park Jinyoung turned into an office worker for “Everlove.”
* Taeyong dropped a performance video for the pre-release “Storm.”
* His mini Wyld will be out May 18.
* Zerobaseone ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE K-POP GROUP ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 5-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet I. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. channeled early 2000s r&b for “Top 5.”

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Izty brought back disco in the MV teaser for “Motto,” out May 18.
* The teaser for Taeyang‘s “Live Fast Die Slow” promised a new musical direction for the soloist. The MV will be out May 18.
* Xikers xikers xikers K-POP GROUP 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 grou are going to be “Okay” on May 19.
* I.O.I had headshots taken in the latest teaser for their May 19 reunion, “Suddenly.”
* TWS will drop the MV for B-Side “All the Possibilities” on May 19.
* Sanha shared the third mood sampler for his May 20 solo album “No Reason.”
* Shownu X Hyungwon also shared the mood sampler for their unit mini album Love Me.
* Le Sserafim 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. ‘s “Boompala” spoiler revealed yet another musical direction for the group. Pureflow Part 1 will be out May 22.
* And2ble will debut May 26 with Sequence 01: Curiosity.
* Xlov will be back with I,God on May 27.
* Also on the 27th, Idid will drop the single album Fly!
* Izna will return with Set the Tempo on June 8.
* Fifty Fifty announced a June 1 return.

OTHER NEWS

* APink Apink Apink K-POP GROUP 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,” ‘s Bomi and producer Rado got married.

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

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LE SSERAFIM

LE SSERAFIM is a five-member girl group known for confident, performance-driven concepts and strong stage presence.

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.

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.

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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.

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