K-POP HOTSPOT: July 2024 Comebacks & Debuts Roundup

July may be winding down, but summer is still in full swing! We at THP have been waiting weeks to gush about July’s K-Pop comebacks and debuts in the latest K-POP HOTSPOT!

Have you caught up on all the comebacks we’ve covered already? Remember to check out comebacks from girl groups like STAYC, aespa, (G)I-DLE, Weeekly, Dreamcatcher, and soloist Lee Chaeyeon. And don’t forget the boy group comebacks from ALL(H)OURS, TXT, ENHYPEN, Xdinary Heroes, Stray Kids, and Jimin of BTS.

Did you also hear about all the new K-Pop tours being announced this month? Which ones are you most excited for?

THIS MONTH’S NEWS

Okay, okay we know that July was packed with amazing comebacks leading up to the Olympics, which has slowed things down, but before we can get into the music we have to share some news with you. Speaking of the Olympics, did you guys see our boy Jin carry the Olympic flame during the Olympic Torch Relay on July 14th? Yes? Same we couldn’t have been prouder of him during this momentous moment! BTS are really doing it all!

In other news, we want to tell you about our boys ENHYPEN who just hit number two on the Billboard 200 chart with their studio album ROMANCE : UNTOLD. You haven’t listened to this album yet. Hello?? Get on it right now! It’s full of summer bangers we promise!

This brings us to a special shout-out to some of our favorite girls! XG released a new melodic banger this past month and we thought it deserved an extra spot up here. ‘Something Ain’t Right’ goes down like soft butter, honestly, the club-inspired track is the perfect soundtrack to our hot summer nights. XG are really growing into a big act that we anticipate every release from! You can listen to the album here. The girls are also set to go on tour in the US during October so make sure you grab tickets here.

KISS OF LIFE

We’re starting July’s K-Pop Hotspot strong with Kiss of Life’s new single album, Sticky! You’ve probably seen the ‘Sticky’ dance challenge on your Instagram and TikTok timelines. But we aren’t mad about the KIOF internet takeover one bit! ‘Sticky’ is a super fun and catchy song with an equally fun music video. And the b-side ‘Te Quiero’ deserves all the love, too. The girls slayed their performance video, and they’re sure to keep making waves in K-Pop!

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BABYMONSTER

Don’t play with these 5th-gen girl groups because they’re about it! BABYMONSTER is back with their new single, ‘Forever!’ They know they can handle any concept and genre, and this dance track is everything. BABYMONSTER will always slay their rap verses and vocal runs. We can already imagine ‘Forever’ being played at dance clubs all summer!

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IKON JU-NE

iKON’s JU-NE (also known as Junhoe) joined the solo debut train, and oh, how grateful we are. We’ve been loving all his groupmates’ solo releases, and he is no exception. ‘Feel Lost’ has us feeling anything but lost when it comes to our love for this musical masterpiece. And we got a double title track album, with ‘Hope’ taking the co-lead. The two songs allow us to experience the different colors of JU-NE, so there is no doubt you’ll find your favorite among them. Maybe even both, like we did.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IKON:
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TAEYEON

Our 2nd-gen queen, Taeyeon, is back with another heavenly single! She continues to set the standard for K-Pop solo artists with ‘Heaven,’ a song about living a better life without that toxic person in it. The chorus is dangerously addictive. And we loved seeing a different side of Taeyeon with the dark and witchy music video concept! (Not to mention the scene when she’s dancing through the dining hall!)

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YOUNGJAE

We have so many contenders for song of the summer in July’s K-Pop Hotspot! Youngjae’s new single, T.P.O, brings the ultimate summer vibes. ‘T.P.O’ is such a laid-back and easy-to-listen track with a music video that’s an instant mood booster. We imagine ourselves driving next to the beach while blasting this song. Youngjae will forever have our hearts, and we’ll keep supporting his solo comebacks! 

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FTISLAND

What a time to be a K-Pop fan! Being into the music of older-generation Korean artists and seeing them still make music is so exhilarating. One of our all-time favorite bands, FTISLAND, dropped one of the best comebacks of the month, and you can guess how over the moon we are. Their new album, Serious, plays with our heartstrings in all the good ways.
We will never get tired of listening to the band’s music. It fills us with so much energy, the way only a band can affect us. We can’t stress enough just how obsessed we are with ‘Serious,’ ‘BURN IT,’ and ‘T.I.V (Tears In Vain).’ And, well, you don’t need us to list all the song names; you get the idea. We recommend that you all listen to the whole album if you haven’t already done so. If you’re into the unique K-Rock sound, FTISLAND is definitely IT.

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WHEEIN

Wheein marks the end of her world tour with a new single! Honestly, what did we do to deserve her? ‘coco water’ has a nostalgic R&B vibe, which plays into Wheein’s signature sound and vocals so well. We’re jealous of everyone who saw her perform this track live. Her music is as fresh as coco water, and we feel like we’re healing faster whenever we play her songs. We fear ‘coco water’ will be on repeat until the end of the summer (or year). 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHEEIN:
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PARK KYUNG

Do our eyes and ears deceive us for July’s K-Pop Hotspot? Park Kyung is back with a new single, and it’s a bop! ‘Allalilalilu (feat. YURI)’ is an upbeat track that makes us feel like we’re having the best day at an amusement park. Such a summery, feel-good track is perfect for welcoming Park Kyung back. We can’t wait for his future releases already!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARK KYUNG:
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NCT 127

Do we even have words for NCT 127? You already know we love it and get our fangirl mode on when these guys make a comeback. ‘Walk’ is quite addicting as soon as it starts, and we don’t think we can get enough of it. It’s stuck in our heads, and we know that was the point, so we won’t stop thinking about it. As if we could. And we are having all the fun watching that music video and following with their Lives. Some of our other faves from this album have to be ‘Can’t Help Myself’ and ‘Suddenly.’

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LEE SEUNGHOON

Lee Seunghoon of WINNER has made his long-awaited solo debut! His first mini-album, My Type, has four high-quality tracks that are just our type. The title track, ‘My Type,’ is exactly the style we expect from Seunghoon: groovy and witty. We’re obsessed with the music video and Seunghoon’s rap flow paired with smooth vocals. Don’t sleep on his B-side tracks, either! Our favorites are ‘Thinkin’ Bad Things’ and ‘Do Re Mi Fa Sol.’ 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WINNER:
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ONEW

SHINee’s ONEW IS BACK! This is not a drill: ONEW’S BACK! We can’t tell you how long we’ve waited for a new ONEW release. He’s worked hard, and we’re thrilled to have him back. ‘All Day’ did not disappoint one bit. It’s an addictive and groovy track that we could literally listen to ‘All Day.’ We’re dreaming of the day we’ll see ONEW perform this song and many others live. But until then, we’ll keep replaying his new single! 

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SHINEE: 
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HA SUNGWOON

Having his first comeback after returning from the military, and he’s already making us feel Blessed. We’ve been awaiting a Ha Sungwoon comeback, and now that we have it, we can properly buzz about it. From the addictive title track to sweet B-sides, we’re blessed with this one. And did you spot that feature from ERIC of THE BOYZ? We’re having trouble picking our favorites; we’re just too pleased with all the tracks!

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DKB

DKB’s July comeback is yet another one we’ve been excited for. ‘Flirting X’ is the emotional rock title track we didn’t know we needed. And giving it to us with a music video where the members perform as part of a band is just the perfect setting. Worry not, we also got a performance video, which is truly a chef’s kiss. We are always left surprised by the versatility this group continues to show, and it’s definitely one of the reasons why we love them.

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KARA

We can’t believe we get to exist on the planet at the same time as KARA! Our queens are back with a new single album, I Do I Do, blessing us with two new summer bops. 2nd-gen idols are coming back slowly but surely, and we won’t let their efforts go unnoticed. We’re obsessed with the title track, ‘I Do I Do,’ which we’ll definitely play at our wedding one day. And we can’t forget about the emotional b-side track, ‘Hello,’ which includes vocals from all six members. Thank you, KARA, for showing us OT6 one more time. Yep, we’re definitely sobbing now. 

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BTOB 90TAN

As if we couldn’t love BTOB even more, they give us another iconic subunit with 90TAN! Only months after the group started their own company, BTOB’s Eunkwang and Minhyuk joined forces to make a duo that completely blows us away with their talent! Their debut single, ‘TANG TANG TANG,’ has the ultimate party vibes with a message of having an all-consuming crush. And it isn’t BTOB if they aren’t silly! We LOVED 90TAN’s music video because we can tell how much fun they had on set.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 90TAN:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | EUNKWANG’S INSTAGRAM | MINHYUK’S INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

Well, what an exciting month full of summer bops! We’ve been replaying songs from July’s K-POP HOTSPOT all month!

What was your favorite July comeback? Which ones are you most excited about for next month? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @TheHoneyPOP!

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