Author: POLARIS_TAE

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MONDAY:
#1- To start the week, we had a few upcoming and debut comeback announcements. Brave Entertainment is planning to debut a new 4-member girl group during the first half of the year. This will be the label's first girl group in over 10 years following the debut of Brave Girls in 2011. Now let's move on to comebacks! Convicted criminal and former YG Entertainment CEO, Yang Hyun-suk took to YouTube earlier this week to announce that the company's rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER would be making their return in February. The group will be releasing their new single, 'Stuck in the Middle' on the 1st of February. The former CEO also shared that the group was in the planning stages of a mini-album release tentatively set for the 1st of April. It's also been revealed that Ahyeon will not be re-joining the group for this comeback, but if anything changes regarding her status with the group, then there will be an official announcement. Another group will be celebrating a 10-year milestone in 2024, and this time it'll be Red Velvet! Three of the group members — Wendy, Irene Seulgi — shared via a press conference in the Philippines that the group would be returning with a new album in August to commemorate the impressive milestone.

#2- We've started to receive more information related to the contestants that will be appearing in season 5 of Produce Camp — Chuang: Asia — later this year. It's been discovered that four CSR members — Duna, Geumhee, Seoyeon Yeham — will be participating in the idol audition program alongside other notable trainees including FAKY's Akina, former-Produce Camp 2020  Chinese soloist Zeng Xueyao former JKT48 member Devi. Are you looking forward to the upcoming Chuang series?

#3- Cherry Bullet's Jiwon revealed a new social media account this week when she opened a personal YouTube account. Through this channel, the idol will be sharing various videos including personal vlogs. Make sure to subscribe to her channel if any of this interests you.



TUESDAY:
#1- It was reported by The Fact News that former APRIL member, Lee Naeun was in a relationship with the Korean-born Paris Saint-Germain football (soccer) player Lee Kangin. Then later in the week, another former APRIL member — Yang Yena — was caught up in relationship rumours. The former APRIL member had been rumoured to be dating Ulsan HD football (soccer) player Seol Youngwoo. In response to these initial reports, the former idol's agency, Starbase Entertainment shared that they were looking into whether these dating rumours held any weight to them. The company later shared an update, stating that they were unable to comment on their artist's private life. While still on the topic of relationship updates, the South-Korean-based Japanese soloist YUKIKA shared a marriage update this week. The soloist, who married former MAP6 member Kim Min-hyuk last year, revealed that she is currently pregnant with her first child. The new addition is expected to arrive around Springtime. We congratulate the expectant family! Were you surprised by any of these recent relationship revelations?

#2- Now moving on, we had several new updates related to contract agreements and the establishment of new companies. It was shared via TenAsia that Exo's Baekhyun has established his own agency, IB100 where he will act as CEO. The company was officially established in June 2023, directly after his contract dispute with SM Entertainment. This may have been one of the stipulations that was requested by the Exo member in order to drop the suit that he — along with two other Exo members — levelled against SM Entertainment in early June. In addition to creating the label, it's been shared that the idol has brought two of his fellow Exo members, Chen Xiumin, over to the label for the management of their solo careers. Another idol who has left their longtime agency for the management of their solo career is BLACKPINK's Jisoo. On Tuesday, it was shared that the idol had reportedly joined her brothers' company, Biomom — under its new subsidiary, Blissoo — for the management of her solo activities; while Wonder Girls' youngest, Hyelim signed a contract with Wave Entertainment, a company established by Immortal Summit alumini, Tyle Rasch Julian Quintart. Then on Thursday, it was shared by OSEN that SNSD's Yoona had renewed her contract with SM Entertainment. We look forward to each of their future solo endeavours!

#3- BLACKPINK's Jennie had some exciting news this week! It's been shared that the idol will be guesting on Lee Hyori's latest variety, 'Lee Hyori's Red Carpet'. The episode featuring Jennie officially premiered on Friday. Did you take the time to watch the show this week?



WEDNESDAY:
#1- We had even more updates related to music releases on Wednesday! Former LOONA member Chuu shared her rendition of Lee Sunhee's '여우비' for the soundtrack of the TOON STUDIO webtoon, 'The Moon That Rises in One Day'. Later that same day, rookie boygroup, POW shared that they would be returning with a new release by the end of January. Moving onto February comebacks and we have two artists set to make their official solo debuts next month, WayV's Ten iKON's DK! It's been shared that Ten will be releasing his debut solo album next month. The idol has sporadic digital single releases during his time as an idol, but this will be the idol's first official solo album. No official date has been shared, but the idol is reportedly in the final stages of his album preparations. In addition to Ten, iKON member DK will be making his solo debut next month with '낙서'. Then in May, EXO's D.O will be returning with new solo music. It's been shared that the idol is currently collecting songs and is said to be in the early stages of production. Now as we move onto the Japanese music industry it has been shared that Saba Sister will be making their major label debut under Pony Canyon this year, while SILENT SIREN will be officially resuming activities this month. It's been shared that the group will be dropping their first single since the announcement of their return on the 31st of January, with an EP scheduled for release in March. We can't wait! Which release are you looking forward to?

#2- aespa's Karina had some exciting news to share on Wednesday! It's been announced that the idol has been selected as Converse's newest ambassador. Congrats!

#3- AKB48 had a shake-up this week after it was shared that Mion Mukaichi would be stepping down from her position as Theatre Manager following the graduation of Kashiwagi Yuki on the 16th of March. Replacing her in the role of general manager will be will be UNLAME fellow AKB48 member, Kuranō Narumi. We're looking forward to seeing what kind of leadership skills the idol brings to her new position!



THURSDAY:
#1- STRAY KIDS Felix has achieved a generous milestone this week! It's been shared that the idol has become the youngest member to officially join UNICEF's Honors Club, which is a congratulatory position given to a select group of donors who have contributed at least 100 million won (around 88K USD) to the organization’s cause. We congratulate the idol on the achievement and thank him for his overwhelming generosity.

#2- M-Countdown has stepped out this week to announce which idols would be joining the music program as the show's newest hosts. For this round, ZEROBASEONE's Sung Hanbin will be joined by BOYNEXTDOOR's Myung Jaehyun RIIZE's Sohee in the official MC positions. Are you looking to seeing the new host interactions, or are you disappointed in the lack of gender variety this time around?



FRIDAY:
#1- HYBE has shared some disappointing news this week. It's been announced via BELIFT LAB that their upcoming girl group, I'LL-IT will be debuting as a 5-member group following the withdrawal of pre-debut member YOUNGSEO. Are you disappointed in this development, and what are your thoughts on agencies failing to keep their trainees, especially those that are formed through audition shows like this group or BABYMONSTER?



SATURDAY:
#1- On Saturday we learned that former BiSH member, Cent Chihiro Chittiii had officially left WACK after it was shared that the idol had signed with Stardust Promotions, home to Momoiro Clover Z Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku. Cent is the 4th former BiSH member to depart from the label following the group's disbandment in 2023.



SUNDAY:
#1- It has been shared that two WACK groups, MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN TONAi BOUSHO, will be officially merging into one group later this year. The group will officially go by the name MONSTER IDOL, a reference to the TBS audition program that the two idol groups were launched from — also called MONSTER IDOL — in 2019 2022 respectively. Understandably, their company has allowed the two groups to merge; as both MAMESHiBA NO TAiGUN TONAi BOUSHO have lost several of their group members in the past year. Are you looking forward to seeing the members regroup into MONSTER IDOL?

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