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?
Don’t miss out on October K-Pop comebacks we’ve already covered. Check out our reviews of all new songs from groups like Xdinary Heroes, AB6IX, ITZY, KISS OF LIFE, and aespa! It’s also been a great month for solo artists like Woosung, LISA, JENNIE, ROSÉ, NCT Jaehyun, and Jin!
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 AWE here! 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
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.
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BTOB CHANGSUB
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!
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SF9 YOO TAEYANG
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?
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HUI
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.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HUI:
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EPEX
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.
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CNBLUE
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.’
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SEVENTEEN
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.
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BILLLIE
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!
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SAYMYNAME
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!
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ILLIT
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.
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PURPLE KISS
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!
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AMPERS&ONE
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?
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BOL4
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.
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DIA EUNICE
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!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EUNICE:
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MISAMO
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.
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THE BOYZ
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!
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SOLAR
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!
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SNSD SOOYOUNG
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!
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JAMIE
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?)
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BTOB
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!
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G-DRAGON
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!
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MOON JONGUP
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!
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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!
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