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🗓️ Jul 26, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC⏱️ 2 min read👀 7 views💬 0

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1Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:HEADLINES * TXT, BTS, Cortis, and Hwasa won Daesangs from the KM Chart Awards.
2* One Hundred lost a damages lawsuit filed against former The Boyz member Ju Haknyeon.
3Welcome 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:

HEADLINES

* TXT, BTS × BTS About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close , 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 , and Hwasa won Daesangs from the KM Chart Awards.
* One Hundred lost a damages lawsuit filed against former The Boyz × About group THE BOYZ THE BOYZ is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2017. The group continues its activities as a nine-member lineup consisting of Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric. Tap again to view profile → Close member Ju Haknyeon. The label is reportedly preparing to file a lawsuit against The Boyz for the return of their signing bonuses.

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* U-Know warned that “Time’s Tickin’.”
* Fromis_9 offered a dose of “Vitamin Me.”
* Wonho × Artist bio Wonho Real name: Shin Ho-seokPosition: Soloist, Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, ProducerNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1993-03-01Birthplace: Gunpo, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Wonho is a South Korean singer, dancer, songwriter, and producer who previously promoted as a member of MONSTA X before beginning his solo career. Wonho is known for a warm, affectionate, hardworking, and fan-focused public personality. While he is recognized for his powerful stage presence, he also frequently shows a softer and playful side in content with fans. Tap again to view profile → Close offered up heavy dance beats in spite of the title “Don’t Wake Me Up.”
* 8Turn shifted to pop R&B for “Stagefright.”
* Hyolyn returned with a fitting song for summer, “Check.”
* Dino embraced his trot-loving alter-ego Picheolin with “Micheo Micheo.”
* J.Y. Park said “Call me J.Y. Papi” in the tongue-in-cheek single “Wet.”
* One Pact declared, “U So Hot” in their latest release.
* Katseye × KATSEYE About group KATSEYE KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup. Tap again to view profile → Close went in a more vocal-heavy direction with the Ed Sheeran-penned “Animal.”
* Jennie depicted a relationship on the line between friendship and love in “Less Than a Lover.”
* ARTMS dropped two MV versions for “Born Stunner,” a pre-release to their August 7 mini-album Hyper-Ego.

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Young K shared music samplers from his July 27 album Youngest and an MV teaser for “Shut the Door”.
* KARD continued to tease the release of their first and final full album Where to Now? (Part 2): Nowhere, out on July 28.
* POW will also come back with Flavor on July 28.
* The Wind released a highlight medley for their July 29 album Second Wind: S#00.
* Zelo will make a solo comeback with “ELA” on July 29.
* Red Velvet × About group Red Velvet Red Velvet is a five-member girl group known for switching between bright “Red” concepts and sophisticated “Velvet” R&B-influenced music. Tap again to view profile → Close shared a series of sea-themed teasers for Velvet Summer, out on August 3.
* Kiss of Life will also return on August 3 with digital single “Sweat”.
* 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 began to tease tracks from This and That, out on August 7.
* Kiiikiii brought back 2010s aesthetics in promotions for their August 10 EP Why Kiiikiii.
* Enhypen × 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 previewed tracks from The Sin: Bliss, out on August 21.
* Alpha Drive One × About group ALPHA DRIVE ONE ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE). Tap again to view profile → Close announced that they will release Unbreakable: Beast on August 24.
* 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 127 will drop their seventh full album Blingy on August 24.
* Taemin will come back with Phase 1: Soft Violence on August 31.
* NewJeans × About group NewJeans NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits. Tap again to view profile → Close hinted at a return as a four-member group with a video called “Summer of NewJeans.”

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OTHER NEWS

* IU × Artist bio IU Real name: Lee Ji-eunPosition: Soloist, Singer-Songwriter, ActressNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1993-05-16Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea IU is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress known for her distinctive vocals, songwriting, and extensive career in music and acting. IU is known for a thoughtful and introspective public persona and for taking an active role in the creative direction of her music. Tap again to view profile → Close announced the cancellation of upcoming concerts and postponement of her album release due to flare ups of chronic ear issues.
* Block B’s P.O sustained minor injuries in a traffic accident.

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Related groups

⭐THE BOYZ

THE BOYZ is a South Korean boy group that debuted in 2017. The group continues its activities as a nine-member lineup consisting of Sangyeon, Jacob, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Kevin, Q, Sunwoo, and Eric.

Members

⭐NewJeans

NewJeans is a five-member girl group known for their fresh Y2K-inspired style, smooth vocals, and viral hits.

Members

⭐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.

Members

Yushi

Ten

Ryo

Kun

⭐BTS

BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural impact, and worldwide influence, BTS continues to inspire fans and shape the future of global pop music.

Members

Jin

⭐Stray Kids

Stray Kids is an eight-member self-producing boy group known for intense performances, experimental sound, and powerful rap lines.

Members

I.N

Han

⭐Red Velvet

Red Velvet is a five-member girl group known for switching between bright “Red” concepts and sophisticated “Velvet” R&B-influenced music.

Members

Joy

ALPHA DRIVE ONE (알파드라이브원), also known as ALD1, is an eight-member boy group under WAKEONE. The group consists of LEO, JUNSEO, ARNO, GEONWOO, SANGWON, XINLONG, ANXIN, and SANGHYEON. Formed through BOYS II PLANET, ALPHA DRIVE ONE officially debuted on January 12, 2026 with the mini album EUPHORIA. The group name represents the goal of becoming the best (ALPHA), the passion and momentum to move forward (DRIVE), and unity as one team (ONE).

Members

LEO

⭐ENHYPEN

ENHYPEN is a six member boy group formed through I-LAND, known for powerful performances, storytelling concepts, and global popularity.

Members

Jay

⭐KATSEYE

KATSEYE is a global girl group formed through HYBE x Geffen's "The Debut: Dream Academy" project. The group debuted in 2024 and is known for a modern pop sound, sharp performance style, and multilingual global-member lineup.

Members

⭐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.

Members