We’re officially in the fall season, and while some may mourn the summer and its hits, we celebrate the fallen leaves, the orange and brown color palette, the hot beverages, the spooky season, and all the songs that are the soundtrack to our lives during this time. Summer hits may be unforgettable, but fall songs are the ones that stick with you and keep you warm when the light fades. The 4th gen of K-Pop has given us a fair share of songs like these, and here are some of our favorites that will make the switch from summer into fall something to look forward to!
‘Imaginary Friend’ By ITZY
ITZY never fails with their music, but 2024 was especially incredible for all the unforgettable songs they gave us. The song that will forever stand out and remain one of their best in their discography is ‘Imaginary Friend.’ It’s been on repeat for a year now, but as we near the anniversary of the release, it hits even more just how perfect it is. This song captures the complexity of needing help and comfort, as well as the warmth of finding that comfort. If there’s a song that knows about finding light in the dark, it’s this one. ‘Imaginary Friend’ is a vulnerable, sweet, and masterful song that will make all your fall days magical.
Yes, we know, ‘Turbulence’ is technically a winter release – and yet, it gives off the perfect atmosphere of when days become colder, when the sun sets earlier, when the cold wind hits your face. It captures cold but also hope. ‘Turbulence’ is one of ATEEZ‘s most meaningful songs, and with its satisfying pop melodies and beautiful vocals, listening to ‘Turbulence’ makes you feel like you’re flying through the cold air. It’s a must in your playlist when you feel the cold coming, but still want that spark of hope.
Fall is not just the cold creeping in; it’s also the spooky season, which makes it one of the most fun periods of the year. No song embodies both of those vibes together better than LE SSERAFIM‘s ‘Pierrot.’ This fun, witty, carefree party anthem blends with a dark production and spooky energy. If there’s one time of the year to be listening to this banger, it is definitely during the fall. With every fall release, LE SSERAFIM always knows how to make this season fun.
LUCY explores such a wide range of genres in their music that we could attribute one song, or one full release, to each season of the year. For the fall: ‘Farther and Farther.’ Out of their single album Snooze, ‘Farther and Farther’ is one of those LUCY songs that excels at building up and creating an indescribable and mindblowing atmosphere that only they could achieve. Starting softly, ‘Farther and Farther’ builds into one of their most impactful ballads, and it’s one of their most memorable masterpieces. LUCY paints such a perfect picture with their music that you can close your eyes and see the fall. It’s warm, caring, and a hug on a cold day.
Purple Kiss created a masterclass in fall releases with their second mini-album, HIDE & SEEK. Not only did the title track, ‘ZOMBIE,’ have the perfect Halloween vibes, but b-sides like ‘ZzZz‘ and ‘2am’ gave the perfect fall atmosphere, creating the perfect soundtrack to our fall. Particularly, the jazz influence in ‘2am’ is immaculate, perfectly encapsulating the summer fading away and colder, sadder things settling, all while remaining soft. The beautiful instrumental, combined with Purple Kiss‘ unforgettable vocals, relatable lyrics, and comforting melodies, makes ‘2am’ a non-negotiable in every fall playlist.
The fall season is written all over ‘Leave’ by Stray Kids – from the acoustic guitar to the addictive melodies, all the way to the lyrics. With a lyric like “A lonely leaf sits right next to me,” it’s clear how ‘Leave‘ fits right into a fall playlist. ‘Leave’ represents the heartbreaking in-between the break-up and moving on, just like it represents the in-between summer and winter. Fall is the time of the year to be listening to ‘Leave‘ on repeat – and believe us, you will.
Which one of these is your favorite? What’s your favorite K-Pop 4th-gen song to loop during the fall? Be sure to let us know by tweeting us at @thehoneypop or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram.
Honestly, we weren’t ready for this. This PURPLE KISS’s album isn’t just a regular English release; instead, it’s their final gift to PLORYs, and it’s hitting us right in the feels. From fresh new tracks to flawless English versions of their biggest hits, this album captures everything we’ve ever loved about PURPLE KISS and wraps it up in one unforgettable goodbye.
RBW’s talented girl group poured their hearts into OUR NOW, turning it into a love letter we’ll never stop rereading. It’s bittersweet, beautiful, and the kind of goodbye that lingers long after the last note fades.
Before we dive deeper, here’s the full tracklist:
‘DOREMI -English ver.-
‘WANT U BACK’
‘Unhappily Ever After’
‘Ponzona’ -English ver.-
‘Zombie’ -English ver.-
‘memeM’ -English ver.-
‘Sweet Juice’ -English ver.-
‘7HEAVEN’ -English ver.-
‘DOREMI,’ ‘WANT U BACK,’ And ‘Unhappily Ever After’ Are the Emotional Center of OUR NOW
First, let’s start with ‘DOREMI,’ the opening track on PURPLE KISS‘s album. It’s gentle, dreamy, and feels like stepping into a warm memory. Moreover, with lyrics like “Caught in the magical act of desire,” the song wraps you in soft vocals and delicate melodies. It’s sweet without being simple, emotional without being heavy, and knowing this is one of their last releases makes it hit even harder.
Then there’s ‘WANT U BACK.’ It’s sleek, polished, and undeniably catchy. It’s the kind of song that feels light and groovy, but the lyrics carry just enough heartbreak to make it hit deeper. When they confess, “Hate to say it, but I want // Wanna love the ugly truth some more,” you can feel that pull between holding on and letting go. It’s addictive in the best way.
And finally, we get ‘Unhappily Ever After,’ and if you’re still standing after this track, consider yourself a warrior. It’s a breakup fairytale rewritten with sharp edges and real emotion. Lines like “Oh, I wanna see you rot // Like how you watched me die inside” turn heartbreak into empowerment, and PURPLE KISS delivers it with such intensity that it stays with you long after the song ends.
The English Versions That Feel Like New Songs
One of the best parts of the PURPLE KISS OUR NOW album is how it reinvents some of their biggest hits without losing their spark. ‘Ponzona’ feels even bolder, with lyrics like “Make you fall in love, my venom will” wrapping you in that dangerous, hypnotic energy PURPLE KISS are known for. It’s fierce, magnetic, and a perfect reminder of why this track became an instant classic.
‘Zombie’ still keeps its cheeky hide-and-seek vibe alive, but somehow hits even harder in English. When they sing “Hungry, I’m hungry for you // Don’t know when I’ll take a bite ya,” it’s playful, flirty, and just a little bit dangerous. Exactly the kind of energy we fell in love with the first time around.
Then there’s ‘memeM.’ Chaotic, addictive, and totally unforgettable. When they sing “Turn your head upside down // And try your best to run away from me // I’m gonna play inside your head,” it’s like they’re warning us and trapping us at the same time. Spoiler alert: escaping is impossible, and we’re not even mad about it.
‘Sweet Juice’ flips the switch into full-on temptation. ‘’You want some sweet juice? // Bite it and pop it, pop it’’ is dangerously catchy, matching the track’s pulsing beats perfectly. It’s bold, fun, and impossible to resist.
And finally, ‘7HEAVEN‘ is pure euphoric escapism — the shimmering “24/7, seven, seven, seven” chorus instantly lifts you into that dreamy galaxy PURPLE KISS built for us.
Overall, each track proves just how versatile PURPLE KISS are! Delivering a perfect mix of attitude, groove, and fun. Hearing these songs in English really gives us a whole new way to fall in love with them. If you want an even deeper look into the stories behind the tracks, check out their official track story here:
Feels Like a Goodbye We’re Not Ready For
This album isn’t just their first full English release. It’s one final, unforgettable gift for PLORYs. It feels like a love letter, carefully wrapped in melodies and memories, carrying every ounce of PURPLE KISS’s charm and artistry. With each track, it reminds us why we fell for them in the first place and why letting go feels almost impossible.
We leave you with this: One thing’s for sure, this isn’t really goodbye. PURPLE KISS’s music will always be in our hearts. 💜
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What a time to be a K-Pop fan! We at THP are so excited to share our October K-POP HOTSPOT with you all. This month blessed us with so many new K-Pop comebacks and debuts. Have you been keeping up?
Alright, let’s catch you up on everything you may have missed in the K-Pop world!
THIS MONTH’S NEWS
Well, honey bees your favorite subsection is here! We are here to bring you everything K-Pop news that you might have missed this past month! First of all, we have some fun releases that might have flown under the radar like BTS Jin’s full version of ‘Super Tuna’ which got us ready for his first full comeback with a fun music video! Next up we had one of our favorite groups XG giving us another earworm with ‘IYKYK,‘ like turn this bop up and make sure you listen here and pre-order AWEhere! Additionally, our girls from aespa finally gave us some solo songs! Before the girls dropped their new banger mini, they released solo songs from the SYNK : PARALLEL LINE world tour, and the girls delivered and really captured their personalities in each song. make sure you listen to them here. Well, that’s it for music news.
But stay with us because do you want to see your faves in concert? Yes? Well then, OMEFA X announced their 2024 US tour ISLAND : Beyond the Horizon, in November and December 2024. Tickets have been on sale since the 15th so make sure you grab yours asap! Another artist that already hit the stage in the US on the 23rd is SEVENTEEN. The boys are on the road for the time being so check out if there are still tickets available on official sites! Now, we have some exciting news because our boy Wonho is back from the army and is finally coming back to the US for the first time since 2019! 2024 USA FAN MEETUP kicks off in Houston, Texas on December 4th and tickets have been on sale since October 28th. Let’s go and support our boy!
As a final piece of exciting news is the fact that BABYMONSTER just dropped their first full album and to honor that Spotify just selected the girls as the newest RADAR KOREA artist. What an honor! We are so proud of these girls.
EXO CHEN
Chen. The man that you are. He didn’t have to bless us with two new songs for this October hotspot, but he still did. ‘Love you’ and ‘Brighter than’ from his latest single, Beyond, are such emotional ballads that bring tears to our eyes. And the live clip for ‘Love you’ hits even harder. Forget the fancy sets and special effects; all we need is Chen and his beautiful voice. He knew exactly what we needed to hear and worked on these songs with us in mind.
Speaking of our fave K-Pop men, Changsub of BTOB is officially back with his new solo studio album, 1991. Last month, he gifted us five pre-release songs from the album, and we haven’t stopped listening since. This album is an ode to Changsub’s life journey, and we’re so happy to take part in it just by listening. If there’s one thing we know about Changsub, it’s that he has the ultimate range of vocals for any style of song. From dance songs like ‘Saturday Night’ to headbanging rock tracks like ‘Chivalry,’ Changsub has it all on lock!
SF9’s Yoo Taeyang is back with an emotional new single, ‘Hug Me!’ He sings about longing for comfort and warmth when you’re feeling lost. The guitar instrumentals and Taeyang’s vocals hit us right in the feels. It sounds like it belongs in a romance drama, specifically when the two main characters go through a rough patch. They miss one another but need the time apart for the plot. Does anyone else feel that way, or is it just us?
We got the collab of the summer with ‘Easy dance’ a couple of few months ago, and now Hui is back with another timeless collab! This time, he joins forces with Jang Hye-Jin to showcase mind-blowing vocals and emotions in the most beautiful and heartbreaking way with ‘Nameless.’ Hui never fails to deliver with his songwriting because ‘Nameless’ is simply the perfect ballad.
Were you ready for a groovy EPEX experience in the October K-POP HOTSPOT? The boys stole our hearts with the cute pre-release ‘My Girl,’ and we will gladly point you in the direction of this single so you can join us in loving the group’s music. Who doesn’t like an adorable love song? And when EPEX is this good at bringing us just the right delivery of emotions and atmosphere, there’s only one thing to do. Stream ‘My Girl’ and stream their music.
Got sleepless nights? We recommend you fill them with CNBLUE’s music. It took us exactly one second (no joke) to know that ‘A Sleepless Night’ would be a banger, and after listening to the whole song, we concluded that we were correct. But when has CNBLUE’s music disappointed us? Their entire album 𝘟 reminds us just why we love the band. With a versatile set of tracks to choose from, you won’t go wrong with any of the songs. And in the spirit of diverse musical colors, here are our recommendations from the B-sides: ‘BAD BAD,’ ‘RACER,’ and ‘Tonight.’
When it comes to SEVENTEEN, is it even a question if we love their music? ‘LOVE, MONEY, FAME (feat. DJ Khaled)’ immediately climbed into our hearts and settled there (as well as on our playlists.) SEVENTEEN has this talent for creating songs we’ll love, title tracks, and B-sides alike. SPILL THE FEELS is yet another proof of the group’s immense talent. Among the two group side tracks, we are also gifted new unit songs, making for an ideal SEVENTEEN release. With a tracklist like this one, we experience the many sides of the artists, including their group colors and the different vibes that each unit brings to the table. Constantly growing and showing us their new musical sides, it is impossible for us not to love SEVENTEEN.
Billlie has returned with their fifth mini-album, Of All We Have Lost! And dare we say, this is one of the best EPs they’ve released so far? Every one of their comebacks has been simply *chef’s kiss*, but there’s something about this one. The title track, ‘Remembrance Candy,’ is perfect for playing on a chill afternoon. And the pre-released title track, ‘trampoline,’ is a groovy and jazzy song reminding us of the comfort we can find in simple things from childhood, like a trampoline. We’re also obsessed with the b-sides, ‘Bluerose’ and ‘Shame!’ Of All We Have Lost is a THP-certified, no-skips mini-album!
SAYMYNAME has made their official debut in this October hotspot with their first mini-album, SAY MY NAME! The title track, ‘WaveWay,’ is so refreshing and fun, and it has an addictive melody! The animated and plush cats are adorable next to these girls in the music video. (Can we also discuss how cute the album cover art is?) Don’t sleep on their b-sides either. It’s safe to say we’ll keep our eyes on SAYMYNAME in the future!
ILLIT has made their first comeback with their second mini-album, I’ll Like You! The title track, ‘Cherish (My Love)’ is super catchy and dreamy with a quirky, tooth fairy-esque music video to match. We catch ourselves singing the chorus randomly throughout the day. And their b-sides are so good! ‘Pimple’ is our absolute favorite, and it deserves to be on repeat on your feel-good playlist.
It’s always good news to know Purple Kiss is making a comeback – and what a comeback they just had with HEADWAY! ‘ON MY BIKE’ is everything with love about Purple Kiss: addictive, overflowing with confidence and talent, yet fun and an absolute banger. But, of course, in great Purki fashion, the b-sides are just as worthy to rave about. If you’re like us and haven’t forgotten the masterpiece, ‘Sweet Juice,’ then their songs, such as ‘Sweet Nightmare’ and ‘Encore,’ and this entire comeback, are made for you!
AMPERS&ONE having an October comeback means only one thing: we’re all over it! The boys have us obsessed with yet another title track, ‘He + She = We.’ The song is an addictive, funky piece that chooses a fun way to express one’s love and how two people who are meant to be together simply complete each other. And that’s not the only thing we love about their comeback. We’ve been swaying to the B-sides, having fun listening to AMPERS&ONE’s music. We have just 𝘖𝘕𝘌 𝘘𝘜𝘌𝘚𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 for you. What are 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 favorite songs from this album?
BOL4 is back! This is not a drill! We got a new single, ‘Bloom,’ and we haven’t been able to talk about anything else since it dropped. Fans of house music, this one’s for you! The beat drops in ‘Bloom’ are simply everything we’ve needed, especially in the last chorus. BOL4 never misses; this new concept and sound fit her well. We can’t wait to blast this at our next solo dance party.
Next on our list of October K-Pop comebacks, DIA’s Eunice is back with her new solo single, ‘Daydream!’ And we always love to see her pop up on our playlists. ‘Daydream’ is her third single of the year and another banger courtesy of Eunice. It’s the type of song we’d play frolicking through a field or just sitting with nature. Her voice does not disappoint. We’re obsessed with how well it pairs with the rock ballad sound!
MISAMO’s style team seriously deserves a raise! This trio has returned with their second mini-album, HAUTE COUTURE. And it’s everything we could’ve wanted it to be! Their pre-release track, ‘New Look,’ covers Namie Amuro’s song. Mina, Sana, and Momo are breathtaking in this feel-good tribute. ‘Identity’ is an empowering self-love anthem about being yourself and slaying no matter what. They know what the people want, and we’re living for this comeback.
It is known The Boyz can pull off every concept, but something constantly shifts in the air when they come back with a dark concept, and ‘TRIGGER’ did indeed just rearrange our brain chemistry. While ‘TRIGGER,’ with its glorious and intense sound, already makes this comeback a masterpiece, every song in the mini-album adds to it while having its own identity and style. And we finally got the studio version of ‘Bite Back!’ That alone was enough to have us on the edge of our seats for this comeback, but it shouldn’t be a surprise at this point that The Boyz exceeded all of our expectations!
Don’t let this October K-Pop comeback slip under your radar! Solar’s latest single, ‘First Love,’ is a remake of Utada Hikari’s song. She translates the lyrics into Korean, which sounds just as beautiful and healing as the original. Solar has somehow wowed us even more with her talents, soft voice, and the feelings she brings out of us. We’ll forever be glad we stan a queen like Solar!
Speaking of queens, SNSD’s Sooyoung has made her official Japanese debut with ‘Unstoppable!’ This inspiring track has the high energy of someone who can do anything. They’re simply unstoppable, just like Sooyoung! And the chorus, rap verse, music production, and visuals? Sooyoung didn’t come to play with this debut, and we’re so glad she’s finally given the spotlight she deserves!
Everyone, sit down! Jamie is back with a new single, and we’ve been missing her from our playlists for too long. ‘Bad Luck’ is a catchy heartbreak anthem about wishing an ex bad luck. It’s dedicated to everyone who played you or did you wrong, and honestly, real. Jamie’s releases are always fire, and we’ve been repeating this track since it dropped. We hope this comeback means she’ll be in the studio again. (Please?)
Not only did we get a Changsub solo album in this month’s hotspot, but we also got a BTOB unit comeback! How did we get so lucky? Our kings have dropped ‘Please Stay,’ the most beautiful ballad we’ve heard in a long time. And you know it’s serious business when Minhyuk and Peniel sing their hearts out, too. We already planned to stay by BTOB’s side no matter what, but this song only makes us sure of our decision. Here’s hoping we get a full 6TOB comeback soon!
It’s happening, everyone! STAY CALM! After seven years, the king of K-Pop, the one and only G-DRAGON, made his triumphant return with ‘POWER.’ We don’t know about anyone else, but we’ve been freaking out this past week trying to figure out when his comeback or pre-release track would drop. And wow, was it worth the wait! ‘POWER’ proves G-DRAGON’s true artistry, especially with the references to iconic solo and BIGBANG songs. There’s no one doing it like GD, and we’re even more hyped for his future releases. It’s still the year of the dragon, after all!
Fellow BABYs we are actually getting so fed this year as long-time B.A.P fans. First a reunion now more and more solo music by the boys! Jongup has always been one of our favorite boys and he proved it again this month with his new mini album and title song ‘Twist Ya.’ The groove in this one is insane we love the more retro sound and the beat. Jongup’s vocals are up to par and he performs the heck out of this song. The entire album is full of bangers and we can’t get enough of it for now. It’s the perfect way to end this spooky month!
That’s a wrap on this month full of K-pop treats! What was your favorite comeback of the month? Which comebacks are you most excited about for next month? Let us know in the comments below, or tweet us @TheHoneyPOP!
