We can’t believe it’s the end of another month already! But we’re as pumped as ever to deliver our September K-POP HOTSPOT for you all! It’s not nearly as packed as August was, but there are plenty of new K-Pop comebacks and debuts to cover.
Have you read about all the comebacks we’ve reviewed already? Remember to check out group releases from DAY6, Loossemble, Xdinary Heroes, and P1Harmony! We also got blessed with solo releases by Baekhyun, TXT’s Yeonjun, and Pentagon’s Jinho.
Have you kept up with K-Pop this month? No worries if you haven’t! We’ll catch you up to speed.
THIS MONTH’S NEWS
First of all, how excited are you to finally get more music from the pinks of Blackpink? Even if it’s solo music the girls are about to treat us left and right with Rosé, Lisa, and Jennie having new music lined up. But before we enjoy those new songs can we talk about how hard our girl Lisa served at the VMAs?? You haven’t seen the performance yet? What are you doing get on with it right here.
Okay, but we can’t be the only ones who let out a little yelp when we saw one of our favorite global groups XG is finally coming back! The girls are set to release their second mini-album AWE on November 8th. We will definitely get our hands on the new album. Do you want to join us? Pre-order the album here.
Now everyone buckle up because we can’t be the only ones who love a good remix, we have not one, not two but three exciting remixes to share with you. First up are EVNNE who celebrated their first debut anniversary with the release of a remix of ‘TROUBLE (arcon Remix)’ what a banger. Next is our fave SM girl group aespa who dropped a banger of a remix for ‘Supernova‘ the ‘SUPERNOVA (GRIMES REMIX).’ The mix is so good it has its own music video. And last but not least, our queen Chungha released remixes of her bop ‘Algorithm‘ which has been on heavy rotation in our office.
And that wraps it up from us! Let’s get into the juicy stuff now!
YOUNHA
September started quite strong with YOUNHA’s latest album, GROWTH THEORY. If you’re more into songs with rock elements, you are about to love this comeback. We fell in love at first listen, and we mean the entirety of it. As a title track, ‘Sunfish’ wonderfully presents the vibes and expectations for GROWTH THEORY, and it just keeps getting better with every track you listen to. YOUNHA’s voice is beautiful and powerful and delivers emotions in a spectacular way. Does anyone else feel like they’re in a movie, and GROWTH THEORY is the soundtrack? Because that’s exactly where our minds go when we press play. There is not one song you should be skipping from start to finish.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUNHA:
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BTOB CHANGSUB
We’re keeping up the positive energy with the man, myth, and legend Changsub of BTOB. Who else would pre-release five songs from their upcoming album at once? It’s’ been two years since his last solo comeback and his first comeback since coming back from military enlistment. Changsub knows how to get us excited for 1991 because these five tracks show off his versatile vocals so well! We especially love the songs’ NEW WAVE’ and ‘STAY.’
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BTOB:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | CHANGSUB’S INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
ONEW
A SHINee member dropping a solo? Of course, we’re all over it! ONEW has us in his hold with ‘beat drum,’ and we’re more than happy about that. It is a fun single with a dancing rhythm to lose ourselves in. And that little rap? ONEW rapping? That part immediately became one of our favorite things, and the way it matches the song’s vibe so well makes it all the more perfect. From now on, our party playlists will only be complete with the groovy ‘beat drum’ on them. But if you’re like us and only the title track is not enough for you, we have some of our B-side recommendations from FLOW ready. We highly suggest you take a listen to ‘Hola!’ and ‘Focus’ right now.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SHINEE:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | ONEW’S INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE
MADEIN
MADEIN has officially made their debut with their RISE EP! This group features members from the trio LIMELIGHT and two former members of Kep1er, along with two new members. The title track, ‘UNO,’ is so dreamy and has an addictive melody that we’ve been replaying all month! We also enjoyed their b-side tracks and didn’t skip through any of them! This rookie group is definitely one to watch for us!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MADEIN:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
ONEWE
Closing out on summer 2024 with ONEWE’s ‘OFF ROAD’ and stepping into the cooler seasons feels just right. But we’re really leaving behind any hesitations that may have built up in us and accepting a more positive and determined mindset. ONEWE’s track exudes freedom, and we will follow along and bask in that energy. Just like the talented band, we’ll be heading towards our future goals with ‘OFF ROAD’ being our motivational soundtrack.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ONEWE:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
RIIZE
RIIZE is back with their first repackaged EP, RIIZING: EPILOGUE! And it’s just in time for the group’s first anniversary! This EP features their hits like ‘Impossible,’ ‘Honestly,’ and ‘Talk Saxy.’ The new title track, ‘Combo,’ has a nostalgic 2000s feel with meaningful lyrics! We’re beyond proud of how these boys have grown and look forward to so much more of their music.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RIIZE:
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YERIN
Moving along our September hotspot, the lovely Yerin is back with her third mini-album, Rewrite! The title track, ‘Wavy,’ is a fun dance track that’ll have you grooving along with Yerin’s waves. Her music video also delivered with the visuals and choreography! Her high-quality b-sides also make us want to get up and dance, and our favorite tracks are ‘Save Me’ and ‘One Thing (feat. Kim Dayton of Kep1er)!’
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YERIN:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER
BAEKHO
If you didn’t already know Baekho from NUEST, surely you’ve seen him take over Waterbomb festivals all summer! He’s back with’ Nutty Nutty,’ a new single featuring our rap queen Jessi! This collaboration is everything, and all the TikTok challenges have us speechless. It’s a solid club song that deserves its own music video (along with an extended version, please)!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BAEKHO:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
TZUYU
Tzuyu of TWICE has made her much-anticipated solo debut with the mini-album, abouTZU! The title track, ‘Run Away,’ has a disco vibe that’s so hypnotic paired with Tzuyu’s vocals. Our favorite b-sides are ‘Lazy Baby (feat. pH-1)’ and ‘Losing Sleep.’ She’s made a successful and solid debut, and we’re so excited to see more of her mature side!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT TWICE:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TZUYU’S INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE
XIKERS
xikers is back to claim the Halloween season, and we’re okay with it! Their fourth EP, HOUSE OF TRICKY: WATCH OUT, might be one of our favorite xikers eras yet! The title track, ‘WITCH,’ took our breath away with the witchy vibes, the bass in the instrumentals, and the rap verses. The chorus has been stuck in our heads all month, and this mini-album is going straight into our Halloween playlists.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT XIKERS:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
MEOVV
The debuts in this September K-Pop hotspot have checked off all our boxes! THEBLACKLABEL’s new girl group, MEOVV, has officially made their debut with ‘MEOW!’ These girls already have such fabulous stage presence, and we’re so with it. They know how to take advantage of their unique and cool concept, so we’ll keep our eyes on MEOVV.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEOVV:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
HENRY
Henry, the man that you are. He’s dropped his newest single, ‘Always Been You,’ and we’re still recovering. We love him so much, and he never disappoints us with his releases. ‘Always Been You’ talks about needing one person and them being the missing piece of your life. Of course, we need a signature violin solo in the instrumental, and it sounds like it belongs in a movie soundtrack. Henry also blessed us with four versions of this track: acoustic, retro, orchestra, and sped-up!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HENRY:
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BOYNEXTDOOR
BOYNEXTDOOR is back with their third mini-album, 19.99! The title track, ‘Nice Guy,’ is a groovy, jazzy song about trying to impress a girl with their best qualities. The music video is fresh and fun, and we want to keep rewatching! Our favorite b-sides are ’20’ and ‘Call Me.’ They get better and better with every comeback, and we’re so impressed.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BOYNEXTDOOR:
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LOVELYZ YEIN
September’s K-Pop hotspot is the perfect month to stan solo artists! Yein is back with a chill, city pop single called ‘Dance with Me!’ It’s the kind of vibe you want when it’s late at night, and you’re unwinding before bed. Yein’s visuals are no joke in the music video, and her dreamy voice can lull us to sleep any time. And we know y’all hear that saxophone in the background!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YEIN:
INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE
HWASA
Our love for HWASA has no limit. We absolutely love her music and the confidence she constantly portrays and encourages. Once again, she dropped an empowering title track under the name ‘NA,’ which we’ve been playing and dancing to for weeks. We love it when our favorites promote self-love by giving us that little boost we need through their music. And don’t we all know that HWASA is an artist who can tackle any challenge? Her whole O album showcases the versatility of her style and just how unique and captivating her vocals are. Our favorites? ‘Road’ and ‘EGO’ are high on that list.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HWASA:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE
NAM WOOHYUN
Well, he finally did it! INFINITE’s main vocal and INSPIRIT’s boyfriend finally released a song titled ‘Boyfriend,’ which feels so like NAM WOOHYUN. It is simply impossible not to smile and take this as an extraordinary confession dedicated to all of his fans. WOOHYUN gave us the perfect single, which we’ve already been abusing the replay button on, and he also made sure it feels personal, as he actively took part in the overall production. ‘Boyfriend’ is a fun rock song that you won’t get tired of and will get you to fall in love with WOOHYUN’s powerful vocals all over again.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NAM WOOHYUN:
INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
KEY
Two SHINee solo comebacks in one month? We must be dreaming because the second-gen king, aka KEY, is back to save K-Pop! Everyone say, “Thank you, KEY!” His third mini-album, Pleasure Shop, is a masterpiece from start to finish. The cinematic music video for ‘Pleasure Shop’ gave us everything we’ve been missing this month. We’re obsessed with such a unique concept and killer choreography. And with incredible b-sides like ‘Overthink’ and ‘Going Up,’ KEY’s discography is untouchable.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KEY:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | KEY’S INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
KANG DANIEL
Kang Daniel is back with a brand new EP, folks! And his fifth mini-album, ACT, has turned into our favorite Kang Daniel comeback. The title track, ‘Electric Shock,’ tells a story of reconnecting with his passions and (carefully) finding that spark within himself again. It’s a lovely message paired with a super catchy tune. Daniel’s b-sides don’t miss either, and our favorites are ‘Come Back to Me (feat. CHUNG HA)’ and ‘9 Lives!’
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KANG DANIEL:
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QWER
QWER’s second mini-album, Algorithm’s Blossom, is an absolute delight to listen to. The tracks, ‘FAKE IDOL’ and ‘My Name is Malguem,’ has been stuck in our heads since its release! And if we ever needed a theme song for a magical girl anime, we’d pick QWER to sing it! Their vocals are clear and refreshing, and their vibe is just our style.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT QWER:
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NCT WISH
NCT WISH is back already with their first mini-album, Steady! These boys have been working hard all year. If you ask us, it’s definitely paying off. They’re so adorable singing about wanting to go ‘Steady’ with their crush. And their positive energy is so infectious! We didn’t skip through a single song on this EP, and our favorite b-sides are ‘3 Minutes’ and ‘On & On!’
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NCT WISH:
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SUPER JUNIOR D&E
Talk about timeless idols! Super Junior D&E has blessed us with their sixth mini-album, Inevitable! They really thought they could drop a hip hop banger like ‘Go High,’ and we wouldn’t notice! We want to be like them when we grow up. This duo knows how to keep us replaying their music, with easy-to-listen tracks like ‘Break’ and ‘Eau De Perfume.’ It’s a 10/10 from us!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUPER JUNIOR D&E:
INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
XODIAC
We don’t know about y’all, but we’ve been holding onto the last shreds of summer before fall hits. And thanks to XODIAC, we get to hold onto it a little more. Their second mini-album, Some Day, speaks to our inner child. The bright new title track, ‘Our Days,’ reminds us of some of our best days spent with the people we love. They’re amazing, and we’ve fallen for their sound so quickly.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT XODIAC:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
SNSD HYO
Our book will always have a special chapter for Girls Generation. We just love it so much when each of the girls gets the opportunity to bring us new music! Thankfully, HYO is up next and here to save our autumn mood because ‘Retro Romance’ is a groovy old-school-sounding pop song with vocals for days and a music video that makes us miss summer. What a jam!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HYO:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | WEBSITE | YOUTUBE
BTOB PENIEL
BTOB’S Peniel’s new single, Story of my L:ove, has our hearts full! The title track, ‘Daydream (feat. JUNNY)’, is the sweetest collab ever! It’s an adorable love song about someone we constantly daydream about. We love hearing Peniel’s singing voice and are so glad he gets to explore new genres more and more often. The b-side, ‘Stuck On You,’ is about being so obsessed and lovesick over someone that you can’t get over them. We’re falling for the way Peniel’s sound is evolving!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BTOB:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PENIEL’S INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
WHIB
Fresh new WHIB is one of the releases that wrapped up our September with the boys really standing in the spotlight. They’re our ‘Rush of Joy’ every time they make a comeback, and now we have a song to sing while thinking that. We don’t know about you, but we’re pretty much hooked on this new single. It’s giving us a funky vibe that’s easily addictive. Is anyone else shaking to the sound as soon as they hear the song? Don’t be shy; this was made so you’d lose yourselves to the rhythm. We can’t help but get more into this group with every new comeback. What about you? Is WHIB growing on you more and more as well?
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHIB:
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VANNER
Hello? VANNER giving us an addictive new title track? We’re so here for the refreshing ‘Automatic.’ But it’s not just the funky new song we’re digging. We get excited when we hear that VANNER is releasing new music, which means we highly anticipated their latest album, BURN. As usual, our obsession runs deeper than only one song. Our latest favorite songs from VANNER have to be ‘Blossom’ and ‘Xcellerate.’ You’ll realize how different these two are from each other and how versatile the group is. We stan all-rounders in this household.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VANNER:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
YENA
To round out our September K-Pop Hotspot, we have YENA’s third single album, NEMONEMO! This three-track release is a masterpiece and gives us romcom anime opening vibes! YENA’s musical style is so fun and upbeat, and ‘NEMONEMO’ has such an addictive melody. Don’t forget to listen to the jazzy ‘Sugar’ and the refreshing b-side, ‘It was love!’ We can’t get enough of YENA in our playlists!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YENA:
INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE
These stellar K-Pop comebacks this September have us breaking the replay button! What was your favorite September release?
Which comebacks are you most excited about for next month? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @TheHoneyPOP!
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