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  • K-Pop Hotspot: December 2025 Comebacks & Debuts Roundup

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    We hope our THP hive has been enjoying all the end-of-year content so far, from music rewinds to book rankings! Now, we hope you’re ready for the December K-Pop Hotspot, the final roundup of K-Pop comebacks and debuts of 2025!

    Don’t let the end of the year keep you from updating your holiday playlists! There are plenty of new festive songs and records for you to spread the cheer. Have you been keeping up? Check out our comeback reviews for Stray Kids and JURIN ASAYA from XG. Let’s jump right in to our December K-Pop comebacks!

    TAEYEON

    We could not think of a better person to kick off our December K-Pop Hotspot than Queen Taeyeon. What do you get when you have the single best solo discography in K-Pop? A legendary compilation album filled with all the hits and no skips! Panorama : The Best of TAEYEON absolutely filled our hearts with our favorite Taeyeon tracks and a new song. In the title track ‘Panorama,’ Taeyeon sings a comforting rock ballad that chronicles her acceptance of the past and moving forward. We’re in it for the long haul, so here’s to ten more years of Taeyeon!

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    VERIVERY

    Too long we had been beggin’ for a VERIVERY comeback, and we finally got it! And what a powerful release it is! The group came back swinging and hit our playlists hard. We, in particular, can’t get enough of ‘RED (Beggin’)’ and its strong presence and message. With lyrics like “Even if all’s forsaken we’ll survive,” we can’t help but get all emotional and at the same time feel the need to cheer the group even harder for always working hard and delivering bangers! If this has not been on your December replay list, what have you been doing?

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    FROMIS_9

    A fromis_9 comeback was the best surprise gift we could’ve gotten this year! Hayoung, Jiwon, Nakyung, Chaeyoung, and Jiheon start a new chapter with their new holiday single, ‘White Memories.’ It’s a remake of Kim Min Jong’s 2001 song, ‘White Longing.’ And it sounds like a gentle breeze that swept us away from the first listen. With an aptly themed music video, it’s the perfect addition to your holiday playlists. We’ll be cheering on all the members from here on!

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    BTOB SEO EUNKWANG

    BTOB’s Seo Eunkwang has made his long-awaited solo comeback with his first full-length album, Unfold. There is such a unique quality to his voice that moves us to tears every time we hear his ballads, especially in the title track, ‘Greatest Moment.’ Eunkwang hits high notes like his life depends on it, and we cannot get enough of his angelic vocals. He also blessed us with the prerelease of ‘Last Light,’ a dark and dramatic song that suits his voice beautifully. We’ve truly ascended with this track and the rest of Eunkwang’s album.

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    CHUNG HA

    ‘Tis the season to stan CHUNG HA! Our queen has gifted us Christmas Promises: Again, a special holiday album for the ages! These four festive tracks are absolutely perfect to listen to while decorating the tree, wrapping presents, and baking cookies. The title track, ‘It’s That Time of Year,’ brings the right amount of cheer to our day. ‘Sleigh’ adds a chill R&B vibe that’s so uniquely CHUNG HA, and we love to see it! Her vocals will never stop “sleighing,” and we’ll be bumping this special album all month.

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    THE BOYZ

    Next on our December K-Pop Hotspot is THE BOYZ’s special single album, Still Love You. They know exactly what we needed to hear right now, and we’re already sobbing only seconds into the title track, ‘Still Love You.’ The music video is an ode to friendship, with candid shots of THE BOYZ hanging out and having fun on the beach. No matter what happens, we’ll still love and support them anywhere we are.

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    WAYV

    We have always enjoyed WayV‘s sound, and we feel like it only gets better with each new release. The group got us ready for winter by giving us a season-themed album to stream obsessively. Their Winter Special Album, Eternal White, carries the mood of the coldest season, which is also known for its warmest, coziest moments. We love the different vibes that the songs on this release offer, and we definitely love the sound they present in the title track, ‘Eternal White.’ It’s simply impossible to take a listen and not get pulled into their musical winter world!

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    NCT DOYOUNG

    After an incredible year of solo and group releases, NCT’s Doyoung finishes off 2025 by giving us his new single, ‘Promise.’ Before the start of his military enlistment, Doyoung couldn’t leave without promising to come back. It’s making us so emotional, as if we haven’t already cried enough. We’re going to miss his new music releases, but we’ll hold onto ‘Promise’ and the rest of his solo discography until he returns.

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    GOT7 JINYOUNG

    Continuing the trend of fresh new holiday tracks is GOT7 Jinyoung’s new song, ‘Christmas Fever!’ We can’t think of a better way to sign off from 2025 than with Jinyoung’s groovy track and his insane falsettos. And the music video is giving the ultimate boyfriend energy. It might be making us feel a little delusional, but hey, it’s Christmas, baby!

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    DAESUNG

    Seriously, what can’t Daesung do? His new single album, HANDO-CHOGUA, is an absolute pleasure to listen to. The energetic title track, ‘HANDO-CHOGUA,’ is an addictive trot song about a love that exceeds every limit. Its music video is hilarious and so, so fun. We’ve been missing this kind of energy in K-Pop, and we couldn’t be happier to see Daesung bringing it back. And don’t sleep on his beautiful B-sides, ‘One Rose’ and ‘Better Alone,’ either!

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    KANG DANIEL

    Kang Daniel has been killing all his solo releases this year! His new release, PULSEPHASE, is his first English special album. The title track, ‘Backseat Promises,’ is a groovy, nostalgic song about being unable to forget about a special someone. His songs never miss, and we vibe with the wide range of genres on this special album. Our favorite B-sides include ‘The Chase’ and ‘back to you.’ But trust us when we say you’ll love the entire record.

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    INFINITE LEE SUNGYEOL

    Calling all Inspirits, how are we feeling after 2025? Group comeback, solo releases, and we even got to end December with a surprise solo drop from our talented Lee Sungyeol. The joy we felt when we listened to ‘Asteroid’ is beyond words, but we know the feeling it sparks in us very clearly. The song simply makes us happy every time we listen to it. We absolutely can’t get enough of Sungyeol’s vocals. Thankfully, we have three whole songs to swoon over, and we absolutely plan to keep doing that in the new year as well.

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    DAY6

    We couldn’t let our December K-Pop Hotspot pass by without including DAY6’s new holiday track, ‘Lovin’ the Christmas!’ It’s an upbeat track about spending the season falling in love with the special holiday. The adorable stop-motion music video stars DAY6’s denimalz and a lovely reindeer that stole our hearts. This song is single-handedly renewing our holiday cheer and helping us find the magic again as adults.

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    SHINEE MINHO

    Choi Minho, the man that you are. He has just dropped his new single album, TEMPO, and we’re more than obsessed! ‘TEMPO’ has such an effortlessly smooth quality that only a K-Pop veteran like Minho can pull off. It gives us Minho’s signature sound with fresh choreography. And his B-side, ‘You’re Right,’ complements the title track with a laidback R&B vibe and an incredibly catchy chorus.

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    KIM SEJEONG

    When we’re not screaming about Kim Sejeong’s latest drama, we’re obsessing over her newest song release. That’s our hard-working and multi-talented queen for you! Her new single, ‘Solar System,’ is a beautiful ballad about a longtime love that’s slowly fading into the past. The music video is authentic and captures Sejeong’s need to hide her tears from the world and only show her happy side. We’ve been crying so much this month, and this song is one of the many reasons why.

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    SAYMYNAME

    To round out our incredible December K-Pop Hotspot, we have SAY MY NAME’s third EP, &Our Vibe! If you’re looking for a fun song to motivate you to seize the day, ‘UFO (ATTENT!ON)’ is the title track for you. It also has one of our favorite music videos from SAY MY NAME! But don’t sleep on the B-side tracks! These girls continue to blow us away with the versatility of their vocals. ‘Bad Idea’ and ‘Hard to Love’ are just a few of our favorites!

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    And the 2025 season of THP’s K-Pop Hotspots has come to an end! What was your favorite December K-Pop comeback and debut? Which comebacks are you most looking forward to in January 2026? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @TheHoneyPOP!

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    Authors: Julie Dam and Marty.

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  • K-POP HOTSPOT: August 2024 Comebacks & Debuts Roundup

    K-POP HOTSPOT: August 2024 Comebacks & Debuts Roundup

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    August will always be one of the busiest months of the year for us. And the same goes for K-Pop groups! When we say everybody was in the studio this month, we mean everybody. But we’ll let you be the judge of that in our newest K-POP HOTSPOT!

    Have you caught up on all the comebacks we’ve covered already? Remember to check out comebacks from groups like Xdinary Heroes, Big Ocean, BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, AB6IX, LUCY, NMIXX, PLAVE, ZEROBASEONE, &TEAM, and LE SSERAFIM! And don’t forget solo debuts and comebacks by Yoon Sanha of ASTRO, EXO’s Chanyeol, and PENTAGON’s Jinho.

    We have SO many August K-Pop comebacks to cover, so let’s go over everything you may have missed!

    THIS MONTH’S NEWS

    You thought we would bombard you with music already, didn’t you? Before we get into the best part of the roundup though let us tell you some other exciting news! Do you miss BTS as much as we do? Then fear not Jungkook’s solo documentary JUNG KOOK: I AM STILL is hitting theatres on September 18th worldwide and you can find more ticket info right here. We are so excited to spend more time with our favorite maknae!

    Speaking of fun things to watch did you know EPEX just released their new and fun YouTube reality series The EPEX3? If you need some laughter and sunshine don’t be shy and follow this link. We are ready to binge this one at the beach with a cool drink to be honest.

    Well, we are almost done but we just wanted to let you know some news about our favorite boys from Omega X! Musically it has been a more quiet when it comes to the group but that doesn’t mean they aren’t booked and busy! Jaehan has put out an amazing OST, Yechan is booked and busy in not just one drama (Your Honor) but also a movie (Mad Dance Office) and our boy Hangyeom has been thriving with his fellow Jazz For You cast members during fan meetings. We are obsessed with seeing these boys thrive in their different career paths and can’t wait for more group activities either.

    With that being said let’s get into the music now shall we?

    RED VELVET

    We’re kicking off our August hotspot with a special single we’ll always hold in our hearts! Red Velvet celebrate their 10th anniversary (yes, 10th!) with ‘Sweet Dreams.’ Their special video compiles behind-the-scenes clips of Red Velvet recording the track, along with a collage of music video shots. It’s crazy to see just how far they’ve come in the last 10 years, and we’re emotional knowing we got to grow up with them.

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    ONF

    Next up, we’re highlighting ONF‘s instrumental album, Infuse! While there aren’t any new songs in this comeback, we also wanted to celebrate their seventh anniversary with them. This 51-minute-long album features 15 instrumental versions of all their hits from 2017 to now. Our favorites are ‘Your Song,’ ‘Fly Me To The Moon,’ and ‘New World!’ It’s truly a masterpiece, and we hope to see this with more groups when they do compilations or best-of albums! 

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    JEON SOMI

    If your summer playlist did not have JEON SOMI‘s ‘Ice Cream,’ was it even a summer playlist? “I’m like ice cream, Ah yeah, Ah yeah” has been ringing in our heads all month. Randomly singing and dancing? That was definitely us. Many of us have been melting over the summer from the heat, but this song cooled us down with its addictive tunes and lyrics.

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    INFINITE L

    Any time we get a release from our favorite INFINITE, be it group, unit, or solo, we’re there to hype it up. Member L dropped a solo album, one we’ve been needing for a while. Really, ‘What’s Not To Love’ about this release? The sweet, distinctive vocals carry us on a musical trip, from fun to emotional, and we are going along. If you ask us about our current favorite B-side pick, we’ll tell you it’s ‘Blue Summer.’ Maybe it’s because it matches the season with its fun atmosphere. Still, we definitely recommend you take a listen to the whole 24/7 tracklist.

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    NCT DOYOUNG

    DOYOUNG of NCT really knows how to set off our nostalgia because his new single ’17’ made us feel all the feels. DOYOUNG sings about the simpler times when we were 17 years old, and they really were so good. We’re also in love with the instrumental version, and it’s a song we can play sitting outside and basking in the sun. If you need a feel-good song to clear all your troubles, ’17’ is it!

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    UNIS

    UNIS has just released their first-ever comeback since their debut in March! Their new single, Curious, features three songs we added to our playlists on the first listen. The title track, ‘Curious,’ is a pop rock banger about getting out of your comfort zone to be the best version of yourself. The electric guitar instrumentals are so satisfying. And the two B-side tracks are just as incredible, from the empowering ‘Datin’ Myself’ to the catchy ‘Poppin!’

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    MIRAE SON DONG PYO

    Another new K-Pop single we’ve been replaying nonstop is MIRAE‘s Son Dong Pyo’s ‘Wave (2024)’ and his remake of the 2001 track. Truly the perfect song to bid summer goodbye, ‘Wave’ is an addictive track that sounds refreshing with Dong Pyo’s vocals and beautiful instrumentals. Plus, the music video visuals are everything! He killed all the high notes, and we can’t wait to hear more songs from him.

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    LIGHTSUM

    LIGHTSUM is back again, and we have our eyes on them. The girls keep visiting our playlists with new songs, and, of course, we have already added ‘POSE!’ as well. Warning: This song is so fun; it will get you falling for them, and their sound will be even better if you haven’t already. Hear us out: new karaoke fave, perhaps? It is the perfect choice to sing and jump along with your besties.

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    BAMBAM

    Okay, we are absolutely jaw-dropped, mind-blown with BamBam‘s ‘LAST PARADE.’ That’s it; that’s our review. Just kidding, but really, are words enough to describe this banger? BamBam is tapping into a new, unexpected concept, and we’re eating it up. Our new location: 𝘉𝘈𝘔𝘌𝘚𝘐𝘚. Favorite side stops: ‘Mi Último Deseo’ and ‘Ball Like That’ having that tight grip on us.

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    CATCH THE YOUNG

    In case you didn’t know, we at THP have been fans of CATCH THE YOUNG since their debut! They’re back with their first single album, Dream It, and it’s been on repeat for weeks. The two tracks, ‘Dream It’ and ‘Wanna Be With You,’ make us feel like we can handle anything life throws at us. From the electric guitar and bass to drums, everyone gets a solo in ‘Dream It.’ And it’s so healing. Catch The Young slayed this comeback, and what more can we say?

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    WAYV

    ICYMI, WayV has made their Japanese debut this month with The Highest, a six-track mini-album with no skips in sight! They’re proving even more that they sound good in any language. Honestly, we respect the hustle. WayV showed us a more edgy side with ‘Go Higher’ and ‘Tempo.’ But the vibey ‘Deep Ocean’ and anime soundtrack-esque ‘Bandage’ stole our hearts at first listen. Any day is a good day with The Highest playing in the background! 

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    HYOLYN

    Mother is back to save the summer! Queen HYOLYN is back with an iconic summer single called ‘Wait.’ We’ve been obsessing over the groovy island vibes of this track. The choreography is killer, but we already knew Hyolyn would eat it up. What’s even more iconic about this song is that Hyolyn filmed it in the Philippines, which has officially moved up our bucket list! Have y’all seen the visuals?!

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    FROMIS_9

    Next on our August K-Pop hotspot is fromis_9‘s third single album, Supersonic! If you’ve been sleeping on them, then this is your chance to stan! The title track, ‘Supersonic,’ is one of our favorite summer songs by far. Catch us singing the chorus at random times throughout the day. ‘Beat The Heat’ and ‘Take A Chance’ are such high-quality B-side tracks, too! These girls have really come into their own sound with this comeback, and we didn’t skip a single song.

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    HUI

    Did someone say collab of the summer? Because HUI and Kwon Eunbi‘s new song, ‘Easy Dance,’ is here to steal the show! We weren’t expecting such an iconic pairing, but their voices make so much sense together. As the title suggests, it’s an incredibly easy song for us to dance to and vibe along with. Their Waterbomb performance is one for the record books, and we can only imagine how hyped it would’ve been to see this song live! 

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    KARD

    While we’re on the topic of iconic, KARD has returned after more than a year since their last comeback! Only weeks after celebrating their seventh anniversary, KARD starts a new era with their seventh mini-album, Where To Now? (Part.1 : Yellow Light). We’re SO here for it! ‘Tell My Momma’ as their title track is a brilliant move, and it’s a refreshing and romantic song about falling in love with someone so quickly and wanting to tell your mom about them. Our favorite B-sides are ‘Waste My Time’ and ‘SHIMMY SHIMMY,’ but the whole EP is worth a listen. Or 1092923838 listens. It’s up to you.  

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    LUN8

    LUN8 also whipped up some good tunes for us this August with 𝘈𝘞𝘈𝘒𝘌𝘕𝘐𝘕𝘎. You know we love the boys in this house. How would we skip on ushering you to check out their new album and the title track ‘WHIP.’ You need one listen to be hooked, test it out, and tell us if we’re right. Listening to the title makes us take a step back and feel free from our daily worries. And if a title isn’t enough and you don’t know where to start with the B-sides, we highly recommend you check out ‘DELULU.’

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    LISA

    We love it when K-POP meets Latin Pop, and we’ve been truly blessed with ‘New Woman!’ K-POP queen Lisa and Latin Pop princess Rosalía truly soundtracked the end of our summer with this iconic collab. Intertwining electropop and EDM topped with metallic sounds, the song is super captivating. Rosalía’s verse truly brings in that twist that keeps us on our toes, yet it just works. We love it!

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    MIMIIROSE

    Our talented flowers, MIMIIROSE, dropped new music, and if you haven’t checked it out yet, here’s the nudge you need. We live for the vocals in that chorus of ‘The flowers swayed.’ A refreshing song about the worries we all experience at one point in life and the uplifting, encouraging message that everything will be alright because no flower blooms without being swayed a little bit. So, if you need that push to keep going and not give up, this is the release for you.

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    SF9

    We’re getting fed all of August with these K-Pop comebacks! SF9‘s 14th mini-album, Fantasy, blew our every expectation out of the water. The title track, ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy,’ has taken over our brains with its addictive chorus and positive message. Don’t miss out on their B-side tracks, like ‘Just’ and ‘Melodrama.’ We really can’t stop listening to this EP. 

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    DRIPPIN

    The ultimate weekend anthem: DRIPPIN‘s ‘Weekend.’ We feel energized listening to this release. It’s giving us the bright, contagious DRIPPIN vibe and is perfect for that downtime we get after a busy week. Or even to prepare us for it. This comeback may be a single album of only three songs, but it has our hearts locked. We’re grooving to ‘Fly High’ any chance we get and are particularly obsessed with ‘TIME.’

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    TAEMIN

    Can you smell this too? Yeah, that’s ‘Sexy In The Air’ You read that right; no other than our favorite boy, Taemin, graced us with his groovy and recognizable music this past month. We knew from the moment Eternal was announced that this one would be one for the books. Taemin proved yet again how he knows what suits him best, and even under a new company, he kept his signature sound. Songs you should check out from the album are definitely ‘Deja Vu’ and ‘Horizon!’

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    ILY:1

    August is for the girl groups! We said what we said. ILY:1 delivers another stellar comeback with their third mini-album, illang:Firework! These girls are so underrated, and we’d love nothing more than to put everyone we know onto ILY:1. ‘illang (Firework)’ is a summer bop at its core, and their vocals never disappoint. ‘Ocean View’ and ‘I MY ME MINE’ are our favorite B-side tracks, and we’re blessed to get the instrumental versions for all four new songs.  

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    9MUSES GYEONGREE

    Y’all don’t know Gyeongree’s new single album, Eternal Bloom, like we do. We’ve been waiting for 9MUSES’ Gyeongree to comeback for years, and she’s finally here! ‘Cherry’ is everything we’ve been missing in K-Pop, and it’s such a sweet and infectious song. The music video is absolutely adorable (and relatable). Gyeongree’s dreamy vocals also shine through in the B-side’ Butterflies,’ and we could listen to Eternal Bloom all day. 

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    YOUNG POSSE

    YOUNG POSSE has proven time after time just how they’re bringing the fun and silliness back to K-Pop! With a GTA-inspired concept for their third mini-album, ATE THAT, we get four new songs that all hooked us during our first listen. The title track, ‘ATE THAT,’ and its music video had us crying laughing. And yes, they definitely ‘ATE THAT.’ We want to be in the room where they come up with ideas because everything is genius. YOUNG POSSE absolutely slayed their B-sides, but we expected nothing less from these girls. 

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    MAMAMOO MOONBYUL

    Moonbyul has blessed us with another comeback after a successful FULL album in February and a concert tour this year! But we aren’t complaining! Starlit of Twinkle : Repackage has three brand new songs and the English version of ‘TOUCHIN&MOVIN.’ Her title track, ‘Is This Love?’ is a cute song about her “friend’s friend” who may be in love with a guy. And this song is not about Moonbyul, as she’s already made that clear. (*wink wink*) She’s such a meme, and we love her for it. 

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    LOVELYZ RYU SUJEONG

    Next on our K-Pop Hotspot is Ryu Sujeong‘s new English single, ‘White Dress!’ We can never get tired of Sujeong’s angelic voice; it’s just so soothing. In the music video for ‘White Dress,’ we see her strutting around the city in a wedding dress, shadowboxing, and playing guitar in the park. We now fully believe she’s an angel, and we’re expeditiously adding ‘White Dress’ to our wedding playlist. 

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    SUPER JUNIOR SUNGMIN

    This next K-Pop comeback may be a little different from what you’re used to hearing, but we love it! Super Junior’s Sungmin is back with a solo release: a trot song called ‘YO.YO.YO.’ And we definitely enjoyed it more than we expected. Sungmin’s voice is so well-suited for trot, and we were brought back to the early 2000s with this song! He contrasts the upbeat title track with the beautiful ballad, ‘Brilliant Days,’ and we’re beyond obsessed. 

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    VIXX KEN

    VIXX‘s Ken, you never fail to bring us to tears with your voice. His gift mini-album, Consolation & Love, hits us right in the feels. The title track, ‘너에게,’ shows us why Ken is the reigning king of ballads. He hits high notes so effortlessly, and we’re truly honored that we can keep listening to his music. The simple music video for ‘너에게’ showcasing his live vocals speaks for itself. Ken even gave us a music video for his B-side, ‘Love Day,’ which was much more than we could ask of him. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KEN:
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    NCT DREAM

    How is ‘Rains in Heaven’ NCT DREAM‘s first English single? Because we need more of these heartfelt songs! This healing track is a huge comfort to us, and we’re officially making it the highlight of our summer soundtrack. As long as the sun’s still out, we’ll play this song on our drives to nowhere with all the windows down. And we’re so jealous of everyone who’ll get to hear this song live on their tour.  

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NCT DREAM:
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    JUN.K

    A Jun.K solo single wasn’t on our 2024 bingo, but we are here for it! ‘Paint This Love’ is a groovy R&B track about how love can ease your past troubles and create something beautiful from something painful. Jun.K sings as if our hearts and souls are canvases. His song is literally a work of art, and we’re so excited to hear his voice again. Now we’re off to find more metaphors for how at home ‘Paint This Love’ makes us feel. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JUN.K:
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    OH MY GIRL

    Just over a year after their last comeback, OH MY GIRL, AKA our summer queens, are back with their 10th mini-album, Dreamy Resonance! First off, the album art is absolutely magical. And second, the title track, ‘Classified,’ is exactly the type of dreamy fairy concept we’ve been missing. But the best part of this EP is the subunit B-sides. These duets are as lovely as can be, and we can’t pick our favorites even if we want to! 

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    NCT JAEHYUN

    Guess who’s finally made their official solo debut? The one and only Jaehyun of NCT with his new album, J! And if his pre-release songs ‘Dandelions’ and ‘Roses’ were any indication, they’d tell us how high-quality and versatile this album is from start to finish. The music video for his title track, ‘Smoke,’ looks like it came straight from a movie. It warms our hearts to see Jaehyun going all out for this release, especially since it’s been such a long time. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT JAEHYUN:
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    NOWADAYS

    Our August hotspot has been a month for so many single albums, and we can’t stop listening! NOWADAYS has just released their second single, NOWHERE, and it’s banger after banger. The title track, ‘Why Not?’ is an upbeat dance track about how having a massive crush on someone feels. The music video has the best kind of energy, and we’re impressed by their charisma. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NOWADAYS:
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    WOOSUNG

    Everyone say, “Thank you, Woosung” for making us cry! His new single, ‘Day That I Died,’ is a hauntingly beautiful song about losing the most important person in your life. And all you can do is replay the last moments you two had together. We want to know how Woosung captures so much raw emotion in his vocals. He sings with his soul, and we’ll keep this song in our heartbreak playlist forever. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WOOSUNG:
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    CHUNG HA

    Our solo queen CHUNG HA is back with a brand new single! Who else is as hyped as us? ‘Algorithm’ reminds us so much of her ‘Roller Coaster’ era, IYKYK. The iconic cameos in the music video are everything, from Uhm Junghwa to Gabee! The chorus and choreography are too addictive. We need every club around us to blast this song immediately, and we’ll be throwing our own dance party with ‘Algorithm’ on repeat!

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHUNGHA:
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    DOHANSE

    DOHANSE shows us a new color of his music in his second solo EP, BLUESSOM. We already knew how versatile he is as an artist, but this mini-album only cements it. His signature punk rock sound still shines through. And the double title tracks, ‘Blue Night’ and ‘Milky Way,’ contrast each other incredibly. ‘Blue Night’ feels like a breezy summer night, while ‘Milky Way’ belongs in a morning motivation playlist. 

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DO HANSE:
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    BANG YEDAM

    Our 2024 is now complete with Bang Yedam‘s comeback! He’s back with his second mini-album, GOOD ViBES, and we’ve already broken our replay button for this release. Not only did he write lyrics for all six songs, but he also contributed to composing and arranging each B-side track. His rapping in ‘We Good’ had our jaws on the floor because how can one man be so talented at everything? There’s nothing but good vibes in the EP!

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BANG YEDAM:
    INSTAGRAM | PERSONAL INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | TIKTOK | YOUTUBE

    WEi

    It feels like the summer isn’t over with WEi’s ‘LOVE2YOU.’ This lovely single, filled with refreshing tunes and a music video with cool summery vibes, is the perfect end for the hot August days. But while it has a rather bright vibe, the song is about the feeling of missing someone special. The intense longing delivered by the boys makes this our new favorite single, no doubt. Just like summer, despite it sometimes being a bit too much with its scorching hot days, we will surely miss it once it’s gone. While it may not be the same feeling, ‘LOVE2YOU’ will give us some sentimental emotions over the warm season, as well.

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WEi:
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    ALEXA

    AleXa continues her journey through 2000s pop-punk nostalgia with her latest single, ‘Joy Of Missing Out,’ and this time, she’s preaching to introverts. In this edgy-sounding song, AleXa sings about the preference of skipping out on big events and busy crowds and why having a party for one is more fun. And honestly? It’s a complete mood!

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALEXA:
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    YVES

    Yves is back with a new digital single only a few months after her solo debut! ‘Tik Tok’ is a chill, lowkey song about taking your time. The music video looks like a travel vlog, and we love seeing Yves having fun and enjoying her time as a tourist. (Yves travel channel next?) Yves’ voice is so comforting, and we already can’t wait for her next comeback!

    TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YVES:
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    FIESTAR

    There is no better way to end our August hotspot than this. We couldn’t believe we got a FIESTAR reunion and comeback in 2024! We’re getting emotional listening to the 2024 version of their hit ‘You’re Pitiful.’ It hits even harder knowing the lengths Cao Lu went through to buy the copyrights of this song so they could remake it in time for their 12th anniversary. ‘You’re Pitiful’ is truly a timeless song!

    August K-Pop comebacks never fail to amaze us! And we sure had a stacked month for this K-POP HOTSPOT!

    What was your favorite August 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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