The first week of July kicks off the 2nd half of the year and it already promises to be a busy and exciting news cycle as this week, we have already been treated with interesting breaking news and development surrounding our favorite idols and actors.
With our "Top News This Week" series, we curate a list of the top entertainment news of the week, bringing to our global readers all the updates and events they may have missed or need to be reminded of.
From dating rumors to music show wins and comebacks, here are the top news of the week.
K-POP NEWS
1. ZEROBASEONE shares teaser for 'In Bloom'
ZEROBASEONE are gearing up to make their debut with the release of their 1st mini album "YOUTH IN THE SHADE" on the 10th of July. The album has already begun to break records as it surpassed 1.3 million pre-orders in 13 days.
2. Disney+ to release new NCT 127 documentary
Disney+ will be releasing a new NCT127 documentary on the 30th of August. The documentary is said to spotlight the members of the group and share never before told stories.
3. Comebacks and new releases
TEEN TOP - 'HWEEK'
SEVENTEEN's Jun - 'PSYCHO'
EXO - 'Hear Me Out'
pH-1 and Ciipher's Keita - 'Metronome'
INFINITE's Kim SungKyu - 'Small Talk'
SHINee - 'JUICE'
TXT and Jonas Brothers - 'Do It Like That'
NewJeans - 'Super Shy'
KISS OF LIFE - 'Shhh'
4. xikers teases new comeback for August
The rookie group shared a teaser image with the date of their comeback this week. The group will be releasing their 2nd mini album on the 2nd of August 2023.
5. Jo YuRi preparing to make a comeback
This week, WAKEONE confirmed that the idol is currently preparing for her 2nd mini album, which will likely be released in August.
6. SHINee to release a new movie
This week SMe Entertainment shared that SHINee will be releasing a new movie titled "My World SHINee" in celebration of their 15th year anniversary in September.
7. SHINee earns first music show win for 'HARD'
Congratulations to the group and fans as they earn their first music show win for the hit song.
8. INFINITE to embark on a new tour
Following their reunion, the famous group will be greeting their fans through their tour titled "COMEBACK AGAIN". The tour is scheduled to begin in August 2023.
9. iKON's Jay to enlist in the military
The famous idol confirmed he will be enlisting in the military on the 20th of July. His agency 143 Entertainment also confirmed that he will be serving his enlistment as a public service worker.
10. BTS' JungKook shares concept photos for upcoming single "SEVEN"
The much anticipated single will be released on the 14th of July 2023.
K-DRAMA NEWS
1. tvN shares teaser introducing new counter in "The Uncanny Counter 2"
The teaser introduces Yoo InSoo as the new counter who will be joining the team in fighting demons. The fantasy drama is set to begin airing on the 29th of July.
2. SBS shares character posters and teaser for "First Responders 2"
The thriller drama starring Kim RaeWon, Gong SeungYeon, and Son HoJun, will begin airing on the 4th of August 2023.
3. TVING shares new teaser for upcoming variety show "Bro And Marble"
The variety show program will star Lee SeungGi, Yoo YeonSeok, Ji SeokJin, SUPER JUNIOR's KyuHyun, Lee DongHwi, Jo SeHo, and SEVENTEEN's Joshua and Hoshi. It will begin airing in July.
4. Netflix shares character posters of "D.P. 2"
The 2nd season of the thriller drama will star Jung HaeIn, Koo KyoHwan, Choi HyunWook, Son SukKu, Ji JinHee, Kim SungKyun, and Kim JiHyun. It will be released on the 28th of July.
5. SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment deny dating rumors between Girls' Generation's YoonA and 2PM's JunHo.
Both agencies vehemently denied the dating rumors of the two stars who are staring as the main leads in the ongoing rom-com drama "King The Land". Stating that they are just close friends.
6. Kang MiNa joins Story J Company
The rising actress has joined the famous company which is also home to actors like Seo InGuk and Oh YeonSeo.
7. NCT's JaeHyun to make his acting comeback
The idol will be starring in the thriller movie "You'll Die In 6 Hours" alongside Kwak SiYang and Park JuHyun. He will play the role of a man who can see the future.
8. Kim Beom to embark on new tour
KING KONG BY STARSHIP shared that the famous actor will be embarking on an Asian tour starting from August.
BIRTHDAY BUMPS
Lee JeHoon - 4th of July
xikers' JungHoon - 5th of July
Ji ChangWook - 5th of July
Choi Tae Joon - 7th of July
Kim Beom - 7th of July
BEST PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK
VARIETY SHOW RECOMMENDATION
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