IN THE LOOP: ONF's 'Your Song,' BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Breaks Records, More of This Week's Hottest in K-Pop
These boy groups and female soloists dominated the music scene in the third week of August! Aside from their new releases, the K-pop industry was shaken by the THESE trending news!
K-pop Comebacks 2022 (August 11 to 16)
Lee Hyori - 'Happy me from today (Feat. Lee Sangsoon)'
The OG "Nation's Fairy" is back!
On August 11, Lee Hyori participated in the "Two Track Project" and released the song, "Happy me from today."
The song contains a promise to escape from everything for a while and meet yourself in your heart and discover the universe in a small flower. The song became more special as the K-pop icon's husband, Lee Sang Soon also participated in the project.
Jo Yuri - 'Maybe'
Global fandom platform UNIVERSE released former IZ*ONE turned soloist Jo Yuri's new song "Maybe." The song was initially released on August 11, while the official MV was dropped on the 16th.
CRAVITY - 'Boogie Woogie'
On August 12, CRAVITY solidified their position as a "next-generation global idol" by releasing its English digital single "Boogie Woogie" through various online music sites in the afternoon.
The pre-release song expresses the exciting atmosphere and CRAVITY's color that reminds you of summer while thinking about your favorite person.
VIXX Ravi - 'Bye' ft. MAMAMOO Wheein
Ravi released his new digital single, "BYE," on August 15. The track features a heavy beat and an addictive melody, and depicts a message that you will not have an unbearable love even if you lose your identity. It's a story about love and separation that someone might have done.
Wheein also supported her CEO by featuring in the track.
ONF - 'Your Song'
ONF release its special album "Storage of ONF" on August 16, along with the title track, "Your Song."
READ MORE HERE: ONF Expresses Gratitude to FUSEs With Special Album 'Storage of ONF' Amid Military Service
This album is special because the members completed preparations before enlisting in the military, and it contains gratitude for Fuse (official fan club) who will always wait for ONF.
THE BOYZ - 'Whisper'
On August 16, THE BOYZ "Whisper," which was introduced as the title song of its seventh mini album, "BE AWARE," is a song that expresses the moment when dopamine blooms because it is fascinated by the thrilling whisper.
Through this song, you see the refreshing, sexy, and fantasy charm of THE BOYZ, which has transformed into "Summer King."
Trending News (3rd Week, August 2022)
Former EXO Kris Updates SNS
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BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Breaks THIS Records Among Girl Groups
On August 12, BLACKPINK once again wore their crowns as the "world's biggest girl group" after breaking a new record in just 8 hours, ahead of their much-awaited comeback.
According to Ktown4u, BLACKPINK's "BORN PINK" becomes the most pre-ordered album on its first day in girl group's history.
READ MORE: BLACKPINK's 'BORN PINK' Breaks THIS Record Among Girl Groups in Just 8 Hours
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Written by Eunice Dawson
