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

Headlines

  • G-Dragon tested negative in a drug test conducted by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency’s Narcotics Unit.
    • G-Dragon’s attorneys announced legal action against accusations of evidence tampering in this case.
  • BtoB confirmed that they have left Cube Entertainment.
    • Pentagon‘s Hongseok has also terminated his exclusive contract with Cube.
  • Former YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk was found guilty of attempting to coerce an informant in the drug investigation of B.I. Yang was sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for a year.

Debuts & Comebacks

Teasers & Announcements

  • Red Velvet brought horror movie aesthetics to promotions for their November 13 full album Chill Kill.
  • Giuk of Onewe will release his 2nd solo mini-album on November 15.
  • “Nobody,” a collaboration between members of (G)I-dle, Aespa, and Ive, will drop on November 16.
  • Enhypen posted an album track preview in advance of the November 17 release of Orange Blood.
  • Bibi will collaborate with Becky G on single “Amigos,” out on the same day.
  • The Boyz previewed a darker concept for Phantasy Pt. 2 Sixth Sense, out on November 20.
  • VIXX will return with their 5th mini-album Continuum on November 21.
    • N announced that he was not able to join this comeback. Participating members are Hyuk, Ken, and Leo.
  • Dreamcatcher played the part of VillainS to tease the album’s November 22 release.
  • Twice will put out a remix album on the same day.
  • Jessica Jung (formerly of SNSD) will release Beep Beep, her first album in 6 years, on November 22.
  • Taeyeon will come back on November 27 with To. X.
  • ATBO released winter-themed teasers for their single album Must Have, also out on November 27.
  • Babymonster will also debut on the same day.
  • Mave created a puzzle for fans to discover their comeback date for their EP What’s My Name? — it is November 30.
  • Ateez dropped a trailer for their December 1 comeback The World EP.Fin: Will.

Other News

  • Hyuna has signed with a new agency, At Area.
  • Teo from DKB has left the group after a drunk driving arrest. DKB will continue as an 8-member group.
  • HYBE and MBC signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a fair working relationship.
  • MustM Entertainment announced the termination of MustB‘s exclusive contract.
  • Astro‘s MJ was discharged from the military band after completing his service.
  • Pink Fantasy will go on a hiatus beginning in 2024.
  • Singer-songwriter Nahee passed away at 24. May she rest in peace.

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