Week in Review, 8/25 to 8/31

#ZEROBASEONE #Red Velvet #Chanyeol #MONSTA X #Haechan #Jaehyun

✨ KpopAngel Original🗓️ Aug 31, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC⏱️ 1 min read👀 1 views💬 0

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1Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week.
2DEBUTS & COMEBACKS * Chanyeol (Exo) came back with a rock-heavy “Upside Down“.
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. DEBUTS & COMEBACKS * Chanyeol ×

Artist bio Chanyeol Real name: Park Chan-yeolPosition: Main RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1992-11-27Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea A towering rapper with a deep tone, known for strong stage presence and musical versatility. Chanyeol is energetic, humorous, and expressive, often acting as a mood maker while also being serious about music and production. Tap again to view profile → Close (Exo × EXO

About group EXO EXO is a globally influential K-pop boy group known for powerful vocals, polished performances, and a strong legacy in modern K-pop. Since debuting in 2012, EXO has shaped the sound and visuals of an entire generation. Tap again to view profile → Close ) came back with a rock-heavy “Upside Down“. * Ive × IVE

About group IVE IVE is a six-member girl group recognized for chic visuals, confident concepts, and strong chart performance. Tap again to view profile → Close dropped a groovy track for “XOXZ“. * The members of Ab6ix felt “Stupid” in love for their comeback. * Sunmi came back with a new digital single, “Blue“. * 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 (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 ) released a special video for “Timeless“. * JYP Entertainment‘s GirlSet made their debut with “Commas“. * Soojin had a “Baditude” in her latest. [https://seoulbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250831_seoulbeats_nct-wish-1024x690.jpeg] TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS * 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 return with “N The Front” from The X on September 1. * NCT Wish‘s Color drops on September 1 as well. * ZeroBaseOne ×

About group ZEROBASEONE ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is a 5-member K-pop boy group formed through Boys Planet I. Debuted on 2023-07-10 under WAKEONE. Tap again to view profile → Close continue to tease their September 1 comeback with Never Say Never. * Treasure drop their third mini album, Love Pulse, on September 1. * Day6 make their comeback with “Dream Bus” on September 5. * Aespa × aespa

About group 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. Tap again to view profile → Close are gearing up for their release of Rich Man, out on September 5. * NCT‘s Haechan ×

Artist bio Haechan Real name: Lee Dong-hyuckPosition: NCT 127 / NCT Dream - Main Vocalist, Lead DancerNationality: South KoreaBirthday: 2000-06-06Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Haechan is a member of NCT. Tap again to view profile → Close drops his solo debut album, Taste, on September 8. * Wendy ×

Artist bio Wendy Real name: Son Seung-wanPosition: Main VocalistNationality: Korean-CanadianBirthday: 1994-02-21Birthplace: Seoul, raised in Canada Main vocalist of Red Velvet. Wendy is bright, kind, and talkative, with strong empathy and a habit of taking care of people around her. Tap again to view profile → Close (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 ) makes her solo comeback with Cerulean Verge on September 10. (YouTube. X: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. Images via: Starship Entertainment, SM Entertainment.)

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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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⭐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.

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⭐EXO

EXO is a globally influential K-pop boy group known for powerful vocals, polished performances, and a strong legacy in modern K-pop. Since debuting in 2012, EXO has shaped the sound and visuals of an entire generation.

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⭐ZEROBASEONE

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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⭐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