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G-Dragon Returns with New Single “Home Sweet Home” Featuring Bandmates Daesung & Taeyang
K-Pop is seeing one of the most stunning comebacks this year. G-Dragon, aka Kwon Ji Young, is finally making a comeback after several years of hiatus. The “King of K-Pop” took to his social media to tease fans about new music in October. Since then, he has steadily made an appearance in public and on talk shows to talk about his music journey and upcoming music releases.
aespa Makes History as First Foreign Female Artist to Sell Out Tokyo Dome Twice & Debuts “Hot Mess” on ‘THE FIRST TAKE’
K-Pop powerhouse aespa is on fire, and their recent two-day day concert, 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : PARALLEL LINE - in TOKYO DOME - SPECIAL EDITION-, was legendary. On August 17 and 18, 2024, the Tokyo Dome pulsed with the energy of 94,000 MYs, aespa’s fanbase, and made history. aespa has become the first foreign female artist to rock Tokyo Dome two years in a row!
‘Hello, World’ Says BAEKHYUN as he Gears Up for a Comeback & a USA Official Store Launch
K-Pop singer BAEKHYUN is set to return with new music next month! BAEKHYUN is one of the most proficient vocalists of his generation, and he continues to deliver his best with each performance. He has charmed his fans with his fantastic vocal capabilities like no other. He recently concluded his solo concert Lonsdaleite and its encore Lonsdaleite[dot].
Roundtable Interview: ALL(H)OURS is Making a New Wave with Second Mini-Album, ‘WITNESS’ and Drift Phonk Title Track, “도깨비 SHOCK”
ALL(H)OURS is determined to show their potential and ambition with the return of their second mini-album titled, WITNESS. With this first comeback since their debut, the seven-member South Korean boy group comprised of members–KUNHO, YOUMIN, XAYDEN, MINJE, MASAMI, HYUNBIN, and ON:N–show growth and a fresh perspective on their music, as mentioned in this previously published HALSUG article. The five-track mini-album includes “WITNESS,” the title track “도깨비 (SHOCK),” “PSYCHO MANTRA,” “‘Bout That Issue,” and “Blah Blah” which was written by all members of the group.
cignature’s 5th EP ‘Sweetie but Saltie’ Evokes Summer Love
Summer has just begun and you’ll want to spend it with cignature as they’ll have you dancing all season long! The seven-member K-Pop girl group, currently promoting as six, made their comeback with their 5th EP Sweetie but Saltie on June 10, 2024. Although BELLE is absent during promotions due to her promotions in the project girl group UNIS, the remaining six members ensure that their fans, signfans, still have a fun and fresh experience with this new release. The EP includes four new songs perfect for summertime.
EVNNE Drops Third Mini-Album ‘RIDE or DIE’ with New English Track
With summer just around the corner, EVNNE has returned with their third mini-album, RIDE or DIE. Following their January release of Un: SEEN, this new album reinforces their commitment to their fans and their dedication to overcoming challenges on their way to a world tour that promises to visit their fans, ENNVE, from Asia to Latin America.
"i’m okay" by AleXa: A Powerful Anthem for the Struggles on Our Minds
Alternative and rising pop star AleXa has unveiled her powerful new single, “i’m okay”, a poignant track that tackles the often-overlooked subject of mental health. This release is perfectly timed to coincide with National Mental Health Awareness Month. Known for her unique and bold presence followed by emotive vocals, AleXa delivers a deeply personal song that resonates with those who listen to it and makes them see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Gen Z Icon TOMORROW X TOGETHER Releases 6th Mini Album “minisode 3: TOMORROW”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER, most commonly known as TXT, have released their long-anticipated 6th mini album: minisode 3: TOMORROW. The K-Pop boy group, consisting of members: Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Hueningkai, debuted back in March 2019 and over time have cemented themselves as a voice for this generation. TXT’s soundtrack shares the common thoughts, feelings, and experiences shared by today’s generation, having debuted only a year before the COVID pandemic started; a lot of their fans have grown together with the group in a very unique way.
P1Harmony Enters A Brand-New Era: A Deep Dive Into Their First Full-Length Album
Three and a half years and two mini-album series (DISHARMONY and HARMONY) later, K-Pop boy group P1Harmony presented their first full-length album Killin’ It to the world on February 5, 2024. The 10-track album consists of various songs that all members were heavily involved in the production process of, particularly member JONGSEOB, who is credited for lyrics on all ten tracks.
CIX Makes a Stunning Comeback With Their Single Album ‘0 or 1’
After almost seven months, K-Pop group CIX makes a comeback with the single album 0 or 1. This single album consists of two tracks: “Lovers or Enemies” and “My name is shadow.” It was released on January 24, 2024, thus signaling the start of CIX’s activities for the year.
BXB Talks About Their New Comeback & New Year Plans
BXB is a rookie K-Pop group that just debuted in 2023. Now, the group has begun the new year with new music for their fans. Their story started with the releases of Intro: Flight and a new beginning, followed by Chapter 1. Our Youth. The quartet is now back with Chapter 2. Wings, a comeback EP which consists of three tracks, namely “Black Cat Nero,” “Airplane,” and “Found You.”
Interview: PURPLE KISS Takes Us Behind-The-Scenes of FESTA and US Tour
From “Sweet Juice” to their latest single, “7HEAVEN,” K-Pop group PURPLE KISS has made great strides in the industry since their debut in 2021.
THAMA comes back with a ‘WOOOF!’
If you’ve been looking for a good R&B album, then your search ends here. Notable K-R&B artist THAMA has made a much awaited comeback with his second album “WOOOF!.” The album marks the artist’s comeback two years after his first album DON’T DIE COLORS. THAMA collaborates with Ciscero for the track “Won’t You,” and with SUZANNE for the track “Kaffe.”
mimiirose Reflects the Gen-Z Style of Love and Life With Their Second Single Album ‘LIVE’
mimiirose, a recently debuted K-Pop girl group, is one of the newest girl groups on the block. True to their unique group name, the girls showcase a unique artistry with their songs. mimiirose debuted on September 16, 2022, with the single album ‘Awesome’ and title track “Rose” and have returned with their second single album, ‘LIVE.’
Tomorrow X Together Unveils 3rd Album ‘The Name Chapter: FREEFALL’ Tracklist & Preview
Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is ready and gearing up for their upcoming third full-length album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, which is set to release on October 13. The album comes just three short months after their Japanese album release Sweet, and nine months since their fifth EP release, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION. The group has started to release concept pictures of the three versions of their upcoming album, REALITY, MELANCHOLY, and CLARITY.
cignature Releases 4th EP, ‘Us in the Summer’
Missing the carefree vibes of summer already? Well, you can count on cignature to let those vibrant moments live on. Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Semi, and Dohee are back in the music scene with their 4th EP album, Us in the Summer. Released on August 29, the comeback features the nostalgic and youthful title track, “Smooth Sailing,” where the group muses giddily over their crushes.
Out Now: BBGIRLS Re-debut With Their Single-Album ‘ONE MORE TIME’
With a new name and team, but together as one, our "Summer Queens of K-Pop," A.K.A. BBGIRLS (formerly known as Brave Girls), released their re-debut special album ONE MORE TIME on August 3rd. The group members MINYOUNG, YOUJOUNG, EUNJI, and YUNA showcase their unbreakable friendship in this first release after their rebranding, portraying themselves in a brand new light and with a newborn voice.
cignature To Release 4th EP Album, ‘Us in the Summer’
Debuting back in 2020 with their single “Nun Nu Nan Na,” cignature is a seven-member girl group consisting of Chaesol, Jeewon, Seline, Chloe, Belle, Semi, and Dohee. The group will be making their return after seven long months with their fourth EP album titled Us in the Summer.
8TURN Makes Heads Turn With Their New Mini-Album, UNCHARTED DRIFT
On June 26, 8TURN released their second mini-album, UNCHARTED DRIFT. Previously known as BOM (Boys of MNH), the rookie K-Pop group consists of MYUNG HO, JAE YUN, MIN HO, YOON SUNG, HAE MIN, KYUNG MIN, YUN GYU, and SEUNG HEON. They made their debut in January this year with their album 8TURNRISE.