The October music scene is set to be rich and vibrant. Teams showing an upward trend are eagerly announcing album releases, raising expectations. From the exciting comebacks of groups that have been 'working hard' this year to the transformations of new K-pop groups, there is much to look forward to.
BOYNEXTDOOR on the rise, hinting at new success with mini album 'The Action'
The team garnering the most attention is the 'up-and-coming' BOYNEXTDOOR. They will release their mini album 'The Action' on October 20. This marks their third comeback this year, following the release of their first digital single 'I LOVE YOU Only Today' in January and mini album 'No Genre' in May.
They swept the music charts with 'I LOVE YOU Only Today' and achieved two consecutive million-selling albums with 'No Genre'. In July, they successfully completed their first solo tour 'BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR 'KNOCK ON Vol.1'' and solidified their position as 'performance powerhouses' by taking the stage at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' in August. Riding this wave, they surprised fans by transforming into a film production crew for their new album promotion. The 'Kick Off' video released on the 22nd featured members nurturing their dreams of becoming filmmakers. Fans are eagerly anticipating what new music these career-high achievers will bring.
‘10th Anniversary’ TWICE gifts fans worldwide with a special album
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, TWICE will release a special album 'TEN: The Story Goes On' on the 10th. TWICE has been active this year, gaining attention through their world tour and the Netflix series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters'. The song 'Strategy', featured in the series, successfully re-entered the charts due to the show's popularity. The original soundtrack track 'TAKEDOWN (JEONGYEON, JIHYO, CHAEYOUNG)' also received a positive response. In August, they were selected as the first K-pop girl group headliner at 'Lollapalooza Chicago'. As their popularity continues to rise, they plan to repay fans' love with the special album 'TEN: The Story Goes On', which will include a prologue film and various promotions such as hit songs and world tour streaming.
LE SSERAFIM continues global activities with October comeback
LE SSERAFIM has also joined the October comeback lineup. They announced their comeback directly to fans during their North American tour's kickoff concert in Newark on the 4th. The five members have expanded their popularity in the global music market through repeated tours. They sold out performances in six cities during their North American tour and received a warm response after delivering a special stage on the American NBC show 'America's Got Talent' on the 11th. They are also writing a reverse charting myth. Videos of audiences singing along to 'CRAZY' during the tour spread on social media, leading to the album of the same name re-entering the US Billboard and UK Official Charts. As the first 4th generation K-pop girl group to place four albums consecutively in the top 10 of the US 'Billboard 200', global fans are highly curious about their new release.
K-pop rookies join in, making October's music scene rich
Notable rookies are also making their mark. BABYMONSTER will compete with TWICE by releasing their mini album 'WE GO UP' on the same day. The title track of the same name expresses their determination to soar to greater heights. They are expected to showcase a strong charm through a hip-hop-based song. TWS will make a new leap with their mini album 'play hard', set to be released on the 13th of next month. They showcased an overwhelming performance in the music video for the pre-released track 'Head Shoulders Knees Toes', which was released on the 22nd, displaying a different style from their previous refreshing image. As they attempt a concept that is 180 degrees different from what they have shown before, expectations are high for the new album. HATS TO HATS will present their first mini album 'FOCUS' on the 20th of next month. As their first mini album since their debut, it is said to encompass various genres. On the 24th at 6 PM, they will pre-release the audio and music video for the track 'Pretty Please' to build anticipation.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
