IN THE LOOP: aespa Comeback, ‘Queendom 2’, MORE of K-Pop’s Hottest This Week
Curious about the hottest news in K-pop this week? Then keep on reading!
1. aespa announces Comeback Plans
On June 1, SM Entertainment announced that aespa will be making a comeback on July 8 with the mini-album, "GIRLS."
aespa
That same day, aespa released the pre-release single "Illusion." They will also release another pre-release all-English single, "Life's Too Short," on June 24. aespa previously performed the song on April 23 in Coachella.
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aespa also signed with Warner Records for international promotions.
2. 'Queendom 2' Finale
WJSN - Queendom 2
On June 2, Mnet aired the finale of "Queendom 2" live. For this episode, all contestants performed new songs live.
In the end, WJSN was crowned the winner of "Queendom 2!" Second place went to LOONA, third place to VIVIZ, fourth place to Hyolyn, fifth place to Kep1er, and sixth place to Brave Girls.
ALSO READ: 'Queendom 2' Episode 10: WJSN Crowned Season Winner After Final Performances
Congratulations, WJSN!
3. ITZY Announces Comeback + World Tour
ITZY
On June 2, JYP Entertainment announced ITZY's plans for a July comeback!
ITZY will be returning to the music scene on July 15 with their fifth mini-album, "CHECKMATE."
ALSO READ: ITZY Announces July Comeback + Cities, Dates for 'CHECKMATE' World Tour
JYP Entertainment also announced that ITZY would be embarking on their first world tour, starting with a two-day concert in Seoul from August 6 to 7. They will then head to the United States for the North American leg of the tour from October to November
4. BTS to Perform in Music Shows
BTS
On June 3, it was announced that BTS would be returning to music shows after two years! The boys will be promoting their upcoming release, "Yet to Come."
The last time BTS performed on music programs was for promotions for "ON." Their subsequent releases - "Dynamite," "Life Goes On," "Butter," and "Permission to Dance" - were not promoted on music programs.
ALSO READ: BTS to Perform on Music Shows Once Again for the First Time in Two Years
BTS will be performing on "M Countdown," "Music Bank," and "Inkigayo." However, BTS will not appear on "Music Core."
5. Jessica Jung on 'Sisters Who Make Waves 3'
Jessica Jung Trends on Weibo Following ‘Sisters Who Make Waves 3’ Performance
Jessica Jung made waves on social media following her first official performance in "Sisters Who Make Waves 3."
On June 3, she shared several photos of her performing on social media. That same day, the idol trended on Weibo for her "My MOVE" performance with Charlene Choi, Mao Jun Jie, and Liu Yia.
ALSO READ: Jessica Jung Trends on Weibo Following 'Sisters Who Make Waves 3' Performance
She earned praise for her vocals and dance lines. Many are anticipating Jessica's presence in future episodes.
What's your favorite thing that happened in K-pop this week? Did we miss anything? Tell us in the comments below!
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Written by Alexa Lewis
