IN THE LOOP: EXO Lawsuit Against SM, Jay Park's Retirement, Stray Kids 'S-Class,' MORE More of K-pop's Hottest!
The month of June is just starting, but the hottest comebacks and news are already overflowing! Don't fret– we got you covered!
Here Are the Hottest Comebacks/News in 1st Week of June:
BI Drops 2nd Full Album 'TO DIE FOR' + Apologizes About Past Drug Use Issue
On June 1, soloist B.I embarked full-fledged return to the music scene with his second studio album, "TO DIE FOR." The album is comprised of 15 songs, introducing his self-composed and self-written tracks such as "Die for love" and "Dare to Love."
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On the same day, he held a showcase in which he apologized for his past drug use controversy, attesting to fans that he will always work hard with a humble heart.
Stray Kids Breaks Record With '★★★★★ (5-STAR)'
Stray Kids is recording a career-high with their third full-length album, "★★★★★ (5-STAR)" and its title track, "S-Class."
Stray Kids
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Following its release on June 2, the album sold 2,392,666 copies based on the album aggregation site Hanteo Chart, recording double million sales a day after its release.
fromis_9 Earns Rave Reviews With '#menow'
After its hiatus for about a year, fromis_9 finally made a comeback with its first full-length album, "Unlock My World" on June 5.
As it was the first-ever studio album of the team five years after its release, the album has been well received and settled at the top of major global charts such as iTunes.
The title song, "#menow" which shows the honest and confident charm of the group is also receiving a hot response with its catchy chorus and easy-to-follow dance challenge.
NCT Taeyong Goes Solo With 'SHALALA'
On June 5, NCT's leader Taeyong also heralded his official solo debut!
On this day, the male idol dropped the EP, "SHALALA," his first-ever album as a soloist since he debuted in 2016 as NCT.
The album contains seven songs, and Taeyong showed off his skills as a solo artist by participating from the album planning to composing and writing all songs.
Jay Park Announces Retirement After Album Release
On June 2, Jay Park hinted at his plan to retire as a soloist. According to him, he's planning to release one last album in 2024, do a concert tour and peace out.
He quoted:
"It's official in my heart. I'll retire one day. Because when people say it's time (for me) to retire, rather than making up such thoughts, (I'll leave when everyone claps for me.)"
READ MORE HERE: Jay Park Reveals Retirement Plan: 'It's official...'
EXO-CBX Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment
On June 1, EXO-CBX comprised of Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin announced through a law firm that they filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate the validity of its contract.
EXO-CBX
According to the members, it was due to the "slave" contract the company is forcing on them as well as due to overdue payments.
YOU CAN ALSO READ: What Will Happen To EXO 2023 Comeback? SM Entertainment Releases Official Update
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BIGBANG G-Dragon's Contract With YG Expires
On June 6, YG Entertainment released a statement saying that its exclusive contract with BIGBANG G-Dragon already expired.
G-Dragon
According to its official position, the two sides are discussing separate contracts for his advertisement activities and additional contract for his music activities once they resume.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
