Why Musicians Can't Escape May Comeback

As the first period of the 2014 K-Pop scene has passed, the second lineup was ready to comeback in April and May prior to the Brazil World Cup. However, the Sewol ferry sunk, and all plans were thrown up in the air.

April comebacks were planned for many artists starting off with EXO; INFINITE, BEAST, 2PM, G.NA, T-ARA, Fly to the Sky, Wheesung, Park Hyo Shin, Secret, and VIXX started off their promotions one by one.

EXO held their comeback showcase. INFINITE signaled their comeback through a reality program, while Park Hyo Shin revealed a track from his soon-to-be-released album. BEAST and Block B got ready for their comeback through their own reality show. G.NA and T-ARA's Jiyeon released teaser images, while Fly to the Sky and Secret's Jun Hyo Sung took their album cover pictures.

The mass comeback scheduled for April and May was for a reason: to escape June, when the World Cup would be held. Agencies planned their artists' comeback for April and May in anticipation of the worldwide sport event.

However, an incident put the nation into devastation; grief filled all areas of society, especially the K-Pop music industry. It was impossible to listen and enjoy an upbeat song, with no artist to stage a flashy performance. Music programs indefinitely canceled broadcasting one by one.

However, it is not possible to keep pushing back artists' comebacks, since their album was prepared for a specific concept and season. Many agencies have been reported to be preparing album release for the month of May.

Staff stated: "We predict a mass comeback in May; a new song may be released every day, making May a battle of the musicians."

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