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

Headlines

• The latest on Ilhoon‘s trial: after his previous sentence of two years of prison and a 133 million won fine, Ilhoon and the prosecution appealed the sentence, requesting for a two-year sentence along with a fine of 126.6 million won. Ilhoon also prepared a lengthy statement acknowledging the consequences of drug usage, and has submitted 87 statements of repentance since the beginning of appeal trials.
• After a grueling lawsuit lasting two years, Samuel has won the lawsuit to invalidate his contract with Brave Entertainment.

Debuts & Comebacks

• Oneus made a theatrical return “Luna.” Check out our MV review and album review!
• Victon enjoyed their time together in the MV for “Sweet Travel.”
• Billlie debuted with “Ring x Ring.”
  • Girls Planet 999 contestant Kim Suyeon was also announced as a new member of the group.
• B.I. was imaginative in “Cosmos.” Don’t miss our review!
• Mark Tuan showed off another side of himself in “Last Breath.” Check our review!
• IChillin made a “Fresh” debut.
• Lilli Lilli went retro for “Barcode.”
• Twice played “Scientist” in their latest MV.
• T-ara made a much awaited comeback with “Tiki Taka” after four years.
• Younha made an ethereal comeback with “Stardust“.
• Weki Meki were ready to wake up from their “Siesta” in their comeback. Stay tuned for our review!
• Ha Sungwoon lit up the scene with “Electrified“.
• Monsta X wanted to speed to the top in “Rush Hour“.

Teasers & Announcements

• SF9 dropped the highlight medley for Rumination, out on November 22.
• Bang Yongguk releases “Race” on November 23, his first release after establishing a one-man agency earlier this year.
• Hwasa will make a bold return on November 24 with the single album Guilty Pleasure.
• November 24 also sees an Ed Sheeran, Sunmi, and Jessi collaboration with “Shivers“.
• Ghost9 are fighting for “Control” in the MV teaser for their November 25 comeback.
• Stray Kids will put out a special single album, Christmas EveL, on November 29.
• Chungha returns with “Killing Me” on November 29.
• The mood sampler is out for Kai‘s November 30 album, Peaches.
• After some member changes, cignature will return on November 30 with Dear Diary Moment.
• Everglow will release Return of the Girl on December 1.
• Starship has started to introduce the members of their new girl group, IVE through individual video teasers. The group will debut on December 1.
• Ahead of their enlistment, ONF will transform into space cowboys for Goosebumps on December 3.
• NCT started teasing a sci-fi concept for Universe, out on December 14.
• JYP will launch a new boy group, Xdinary, with a superhero concept backing them.

Other News

• HYBE launched yet another label, ADOR, headed by former SM creative director Min Hee-jin.
• Minhyuk has withdrawn from D-Crunch. Member Dylan will also be taking a hiatus.
• Kim Junsu left C-Jes to start his own agency, Palmtree Island.
• Netflix hit Squid Game is confirmed for a second season.
• In a follow up to Mnet‘s vote rigging scandal, the network was ordered on November 8 to pay a fine for vote manipulation on Idol School.
• Lovelyz‘ Jiae has signed with YG KPlus, while Mijoo has signed with Antenna.
• Sorn has left CLC and Cube Entertainment.

(YouTube: [1] [2]. Twitter: [1] [2] [3] [4]. Naver: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5], Sports Kyeonghyang, Korea Herald. Images via Daily Sports, FNC Entertainment, RBW, Palmtree Island.)