[8] It was announced that 3 years after their disbandment, I.O.I was set to return in December, potentially with all 11 original members, and will be co-managed by Swing Entertainment and Studio Blu.

[9][10] However, their comeback was virtually canceled due to scheduling conflicts between the members and the ongoing Produce investigations.

On April 6, Natty, a former contestant in Sixteen and Idol School, signed with Swing Entertainment,[14] before leaving two years later in 2022.

[15] On August 10, Kim Young-heum, recent contestant for The Voice of Korea season 3, signed with Swing Entertainment.

[17] On October 25, it was announced that the winner of the Girls Planet 999 group, Kep1er, would be managed by Swing Entertainment along with CJ E&M label Wake One.