Top News This Week (1st Week Of July 2023)

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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.

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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.

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2. Disney+ to release new NCT 127 documentary

Top News This Week (1st Week Of July 2023)

NCT 127's official Instagram

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.

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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'

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4. xikers teases new comeback for August

Top News This Week (1st Week Of July 2023)

KQ Entertainment

Top News This Week (1st Week Of July 2023)

KQ Entertainment

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