Week in Review, 7/6 to 7/12

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

DEBUTS & COMEBACKS

* The sun sent kisses in Vayonn‘s “Muah!“
* I-dle moved in a more sensual direction for the steamy, if not repetitive, “Gimme Dat Love” MV.
* Kihyun sang through the contradicting emotions of taking life one day at a time in “So Good.”
* Ahof promised to “Run to You” in their synth-poppy new MV.
* Riding a new wave of domestic popularity, Rescene × About group RESCENE RESCENE (리센느) is a five-member girl group under THE MUZE Entertainment consisting of WONI, LIV, MINAMI, MAY, and ZENA. The group debuted on March 26, 2024 with their first single album Re:Scene. Tap again to view profile → Close released their cover of the Kara classic, “Pretty Girl.”
* Yeonjun kept it cool — but did not go easy on the metaphor — for “Ice Cream.”
* Jaehyun × Artist bio Jaehyun Real name: Jung Yoon-ohPosition: NCT 127 - Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, VisualNationality: South KoreaBirthday: 1997-02-14Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Jaehyun is a member of NCT. Tap again to view profile → Close tried his hand at an English ballad in “99 Degrees.”

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TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

* Super Junior 83z shared the music video teaser for “Promise to You,” out on July 13.
* Wooah will also put out the seasonal single “Summer” on July 13.
* Sunmi danced in the rain in the MV teaser for her July 15 single, “Forever July.”
* 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 did what Wonho does in the image teasers for his July 21 title, “Crack.”
* 8Turn unveiled the highlight medley for their third single album, 8.X, set for release on July 21.
* fromis_9 became the next girl group to discover citrus this summer in the teasers for Glow Me, out on July 21.
* Young K released the comeback scheduler for his July 27 solo album, Youngest.
* KARD announced they will disband following the release of their July 28 album Where to Now? and subsequent goodbye tour.
* 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 shared a coffee-themed trailer for their August 7 album, This & That.

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 and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship.
* Chuu parted ways with agency ATRP.
* Win Win has left SM Entertainment and 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 .

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