Week in Review, 5/18 to 5/24

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

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Itzy ITZY K-POP GROUP ITZY is a South Korean girl group under JYP Entertainment. They debuted on February 12, 2019. switched up their sound and concept with “Motto.”
* Taeyang made a comeback with the synthpop track “Live Fast Die Slow.”
* NCT NCT K-POP GROUP 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. ’s Taeyong returned with his first post-military comeback, “Wyld.”
* 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 alluded to iconic horror movies in “Okay.”
* I.O.I reunited after nine years with “Suddenly.”
* Bibi dropped an MV for “Bumba,” a song she frequently performed live prior to this official release.
* Sanha made a solo comeback with “IDK Me.”
* Shownu x Hyungwon wondered “Do You Love Me?” In their latest comeback.
* Jay Park and Lngshot released multiple MVs, “Yeah! Yeah!” and “Moya.”
* 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. sampled “Macarena” in their latest single “Boompala.”
* Chaewon will miss comeback promotions to recover from neck injury.

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* And2ble will debut with Sequence 01: Curiosity on May 26.
* Alpha Drive One teased the MV for “OMG!”, also out on May 26.
* Xlov lived up to the name “Serve,” the title track from their May 27 comeback I, God.
* Idid will also drop the single album Fly on the same day.
* 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 will make it Lemonade with their second full album, out on May 29.
* Treasure will return with New Wav on June 1.
* Fifty Fifty will also come back with Imperfect-I’mperfect on June 1.
* Meovv teased a mysterious feline concept with Bite Now, also out on June 1.
* Shinee dropped concept photos for their June 1 comeback Atmos.
* Mamamoo MAMAMOO K-POP GROUP MAMAMOO is a South Korean girl group known for powerful vocals, stage presence, and genre-blending hits. will make their long-awaited return on June 4 with 4Ward.
* Izna will Set the Tempo with their latest release, out on June 8.
* BoyNextDoor will also drop their first full album Home that day.
* Epex will make a comeback with Youth: Epilogue on June 9.
* Riize’s second EP II will come out on June 15.
* ONF will drop their second full album ONF: My Self on June 17.
* Ateez ATEEZ K-POP GROUP 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 stag announced that another installment of their latest album series, Golden Hour Part 5, is scheduled for a June 26 release.

OTHER NEWS

* Allday Project’s Annie graduated from Columbia University.
* CLC’s Kwon Eunbin departed from Cube Entertainment and will reportedly retire from the entertainment industry.
* Hyunjin has left Latency due to health issues.

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