Welcome to another edition of SB Week in Review. Here’s all the news you might have missed over the past week:
Headlines
- After SM Entertainment released a statement claiming transparency in administrative and financial processes, and legitimacy of contracts, Exo–CBX‘s legal team has rebutted with discrepancies in the company’s statements. Additionally, the latter have also filed an official complaint with the Fair Trade Commission.
- G-Dragon‘s exclusive contract with YG Entertainment has ended.
Debuts & Comebacks
- Fromis 9 were glamorous and confident in their comeback with “#menow“.
- Taeyong made his solo debut with “Shalala“.
- BTS’ Suga and Halsey collaborated for “Lilith“, an OST for Diablo IV.
- Enhypen released an otherworldly video for “Sacrifice (Eat Me Up)“.
- TNX released an aesthetic dance-based MV for “Kick It 4 Now“.
- P1Harmony were ready to “Jump” and let go of all their troubles in their latest comeback.
- Shinee kicked off their 15th anniversary celebrations with pre-release track “The Feeling“.
- BTS released “Take Two” to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
- Kang Daniel released “Wasteland” ahead of his comeback with Realiez on June 19.
- Aespa dropped an MV for formerly-released Tetris OST “Hold Me Tight” on World Tetris Day.
Teasers & Announcements
- Ren (Nu’est) makes his solo debut with “Ready To Move” on June 13.
- Ateez drop The World Ep. 2: Outlaw on June 16.
- Kim Jaehwan returns with J.A.M on June 20.
- Lapillus are gearing up for their comeback with Girl’s Round Part 2 on June 21.
- Monsta X‘s I.M comes back with Overdrive on June 23.
- Shinee’s HARD releases on June 26.
- Han Seungwoo releases his third mini-album, Frame, on June 27.
- Choi Yena drops “Hate XX” on June 27.
- Wei return with Love Pt. 3: Eternally on June 29.
- Twice‘s Jihyo makes her solo debut with “Killin’ Me Good” in August.
- UKiss are reuniting for their 15th Anniversary, though further details remain unknown.
Other News
- Seventeen will be re-releasing eight out-of-print albums.
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