Week in Review, 6/22 to 6/28

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

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* Hearts2Hearts × About group Hearts2Hearts Hearts2Hearts (하츠투하츠) is an 8-member girl group under SM Entertainment, debuting in 2025 with a fresh, emotional pop sound and a global focus. Tap again to view profile → Close returned with a surprisingly sweet song for the name “Lemon Tang.”
* Evan × Artist bio EVAN Real name: Lee Hee-seungPosition: Soloist, Singer-SongwriterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2001-10-15 EVAN is a South Korean solo singer-songwriter formerly known as Heeseung of ENHYPEN. EVAN is known publicly for a thoughtful, music-focused personality and a strong interest in vocals and performance. His artistic identity places emphasis on musical growth and developing his own voice as an individual performer. Tap again to view profile → Close debuted as a soloist with the rock-hyperpop single “Ride or Die.”
* Classy rebranded with “Tear Drop,” their first comeback since 2024.
* BoyNextDoor × About group BOYNEXTDOOR BOYNEXTDOOR is a six-member South Korean boy group under KOZ Entertainment. The group consists of SUNGHO, RIWOO, JAEHYUN, TAESAN, LEEHAN, and WOONHAK. They officially debuted on May 30, 2023. The group's name reflects the idea of approachable "boys next door," with music centered on relatable stories, everyday experiences, and the emotions of youth. Their official fandom name is ONEDOOR. Tap again to view profile → Close followed up their title track “Viral” with an MV for B-side “Adios!”
* Ryeowook released “Runaway” to commemorate his 10th solo debut anniversary.
* Vayonn, a new group from Kim Jaejoong’s Inkode label, debuted with “Watta Day.”
* Stray Kids × About group Stray Kids Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines. Tap again to view profile → Close returned with the anthemic pre-release “Run It.”
* Dodree continued to blend traditional and modern sounds in “Hawwah.”
* Primrose went with a R&B sound for “Cosmic.”
* AtHeart interpolated The Cardigans’ “Lovefool” for their new comeback “Say It.”
* HITGS offered a cute song for summer, “Little By Little.”
* 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 sought actress Chase Infiniti’s attention in the MV for “Bad.”
* From20 × No image Artist bio from20 Real name: Kim Rae-hwanPosition: Soloist, Singer-Songwriter, ProducerNationality: South Korean from20 is a South Korean singer-songwriter, producer, and creative artist. He is a former member of BIGSTAR and is active as a solo artist through WAY BETTER. from20 presents himself as an independent and creatively driven artist. His work emphasizes personal artistic direction, experimentation, and developing music and visuals that reflect his own identity. Tap again to view profile → Close cheered on everyone in “Big Boy.”
* M.O.N.T dropped the energetic “Run” for their latest comeback.

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* The8 × Artist bio The8 Real name: Xu Minghao (徐明浩)Position: Lead Dancer, Sub VocalistNationality: ChineseBirthday: 1997-11-07Birthplace: Haicheng, Liaoning, China Lead dancer of SEVENTEEN. The8 is calm, artistic, and philosophical, with a strong interest in personal growth and creativity. Tap again to view profile → Close and Vernon × Artist bio Vernon Real name: Hansol Vernon ChwePosition: Main RapperNationality: Korean-AmericanBirthday: 1998-02-18Birthplace: New York, USA Main rapper of SEVENTEEN. Vernon is laid-back, introspective, and artistic, with a unique perspective influenced by his multicultural background. Tap again to view profile → Close previewed “Singasong” from their debut album V8, out on June 29.
* Choi Yoojung will release digital single “Perfect Target” on June 30.
* I-dle dropped audio snippets from We Made, out on July 6.
* 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 an MV for “I Like It” on July 6.
* Monsta X × About group MONSTA X MONSTA X is a South Korean boy group formed through the survival show No.Mercy under Starship Entertainment. They debuted May 14, 2015, with their first mini album, TRESPASS and are known for powerful performances, strong rap and vocal lines, and a global fanbase. The group is currently active with Shownu, Minhyuk, Kihyun, Hyungwon, Joohoney, and I.M. Former member includes solo artist, Wonho. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Kihyun × Artist bio Kihyun Real name: Yoo Ki-hyunPosition: Main VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1993-11-22Birthplace: Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Kihyun is the main vocalist of MONSTA X, widely praised for strong technique, stable live singing, and an expressive vocal tone. He delivers many of the group’s most demanding parts and plays a key role in shaping MONSTA X’s powerful and emotional sound. Tap again to view profile → Close will make a solo comeback with Borderline on July 7.
* Yeonjun revealed concept photos for No Labels Part 02, out on July 10.
* TVXQ‘s U-Know declared that “Time’s Tickin'” with an announcement for his July 20 single.
* POW will make a comeback with “Flavor” on July 28.
* Starship Entertainment announced that their latest boy group Aen would debut with A New Era of Now on August 5.
* Enhypen × About group ENHYPEN ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity. Tap again to view profile → Close teased a “brand renewal” for their next comeback.

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OTHER NEWS

* Mystic Story announced that Arrc concluded group activities on June 23.
* January has also officially disbanded.
* VVS’ contracts with their company MZMC ended following closure of the agency. Members Ilee and Jiu have departed the group, while the other members remain with VVS as an independent group.
* Mark Lee’s company Upper Room apologized for Mark wearing a shirt with a confederate flag.
* In another race-related controversy, Dreamcatcher’s Handong apologized for holding a “Natasha Doll” that sparked outrage for anti-Black racism.
* Seventeen × About group SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into the 3 main sub-units, hip-hop, vocal, and performance, to form 1 team. They are known for intricate choreography, impressive synchronisation and sophisticated song writing. Tap again to view profile → Close ’s Jeonghan × Artist bio Jeonghan Real name: Yoon Jeong-hanPosition: Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1995-10-04Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Lead vocalist of SEVENTEEN. Jeonghan is clever, calm, and playful. He teases his fellow SEVENTEEN members often. Tap again to view profile → Close and former Nuest member Ren both completed their alternative military service.
* TripleS’ Yubin collapsed during a concert on June 26 and will focus on rest and recovery.

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