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Week in Review, 8/4 to 8/10

✨ KpopAngel Original🗓️ Aug 10, 2025, 12:00 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: DEBUTS & COMEBACKS * Yves teamed up with PinkPantheress for “Soap“.
  • 2* The members of KiiiKiii came back with a cute EDM track, “Dancing Alone“.
  • 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 * Yves × Yves Artist bio Yves Real name: Ha Soo-youngPosition: Soloist, Singer-SongwriterNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-05-24 Yves is a South Korean singer-songwriter and member of LOONA who launched her solo career with PAIX PER MIL in 2024. Yves presents a thoughtful, artistic, and introspective personality. Her solo work has emphasized personal identity, independence, growth, and discovering how she wants to express herself outside the expectations previously placed on her. Tap again to view profile → Close teamed up with PinkPantheress for “Soap“. * The members of KiiiKiii came back with a cute EDM track, “Dancing Alone“. * Evnne returned with a hard-hitting “How Can I Do“. * BoA went all-out and “Crazier” for her 11th album of the same title. [https://seoulbeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/20250810_seoulbeats_stray-kids-1024x683.jpeg] TEASERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS * Shinee‘s Key comes back with “Hunter” on August 11. * Somi returns with “Closer” on August 11. * Kep1er release Bubble Gum on August 18. * Stray Kids × 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 ‘s Karma releases on August 22. * 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 make their comeback with 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 Secret on August 25. * 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 Wish drop Color on September 1, with a pre-release track titled “Surf” out on August 12. * Red Velvet × 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 ‘s Joy × Joy Artist bio Joy Real name: Park Soo-youngPosition: Lead Rapper, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-09-03Birthplace: Jeju, raised in Seoul, South Korea Vocalist and rapper of Red Velvet. Joy is confident, honest, and expressive, with a straightforward way of speaking and a playful sense of humor. Tap again to view profile → Close releases From Joy × Joy Artist bio Joy Real name: Park Soo-youngPosition: Lead Rapper, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1996-09-03Birthplace: Jeju, raised in Seoul, South Korea Vocalist and rapper of Red Velvet. Joy is confident, honest, and expressive, with a straightforward way of speaking and a playful sense of humor. Tap again to view profile → Close , with Love on August 18. * 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 ‘s Chanyeol × 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 makes his solo comeback with Upside Down on August 25. * Sunmi comes back with “Bass(ad)” on August 26. * Monsta X × 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 continue to tease their September 1 drop of The X. * Zero Base One‘s Never Say Never is scheduled for a September 1 release. * Twice × TWICE About group TWICE TWICE is a nine-member girl group famous for bright concepts, addictive choruses, and a huge discography of K-pop hits. Tap again to view profile → Close ‘s Chaeyoung × Chaeyoung Artist bio Chaeyoung Real name: Son Chae-youngPosition: Rapper, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-04-23Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea Rapper and vocalist of TWICE. Chaeyoung is creative and artistic, with a free-spirited personality and strong interest in writing and drawing. Tap again to view profile → Close makes her solo debut with her first album on September 12. (YouTube: [1][2][3], X: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Images via: WakeOne, JYP Entertainment.)

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