As far as k-pop is concerned, it’s safe to say that 2024 cooked. Through many great debuts and iconic comebacks, the k-pop industry delivered. To list the top 10 was no easy task, as there were so many great releases this year. Here are my top ten releases of the year: 10. Smart – LE […]
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Kep1er “Tipi-Taps” into a New Era with a New EP
Kep1er has returned with a new comeback. Their sixth EP Tipi-Tap was released November 1, with five new songs and a dreamy aesthetic. Kep1ians have another reason to be thankful this year. Not only did Kep1er renew its contract avoiding disbandment, but they’ve just released their third album of the year. Following Kep1going On in […]
ITZY Strikes “GOLD” with Lia’s Return in a New EP
ITZY started the year off strong with “Born to Be” in January. While main-vocalist Lia was on hiatus, the other four members continued on performing. After nearly a year, fans were ecstatic to hear about her return in their new release. ITZY’s ninth mini album, “GOLD”, released on October 15. It features six new songs, […]
Kep1er’s Stellar New Comeback Marks the End of an Era
Summer releases in k-pop don’t usually have strings attached. Kep1er released their first and final album as a nine-member group. Their 2.5 year contract came to an end, all but two were able to renew it. It’s a goodbye for some, a bittersweet beginning for the rest. With their first full album, “Kep1going On”, the […]
BTS’ V Releases Stellar First Solo Album ‘Layover’
Following in his fellow bandmates’ footsteps, Korean singer Kim Taehyung, more commonly known as V, debuted his first solo album ‘Layover’. Layover marks V’s official debut as a solo artist following his bandmate Jungkook who debuted his single ‘Seven’ earlier in July. Announced on August 7, 2023, ‘Layover’ released globally on September 8, 2023, with […]