IN THE LOOP: Girls' Generation's 'FOREVER 1,' BTS J-Hope's Dating Rumor, More of This Week's Hottest in K-Pop
We are now in the second week of August 2022, which means a bunch of new songs have been released in the past week. With numerous new songs and news released every day, it can be a challenge to keep up to date with our favorite K-pop artists. So with that, here is a rundown of some K-pop songs and trending news released from August 4 to August 10.
Comebacks and Debuts
BTS x benny blanco x Snoop Dogg - 'Bad Decisions'
On August 5, American producer benny blanco dropped his collaboration song entitled "Bad Decisions," with BTS and rapper Snoop Dogg. The song features BTS' vocal line Jin, Jimin, V, and Jungkook.
Girls' Generation - "FOREVER 1"
Girls' Generation made their highly-awaited comeback as a whole group with their new album "FOREVER 1," which features the lead single of the same name. This marks the group's first comeback in over five years.
THE BOYZ - 'Timeless'
On August 8, THE BOYZ released their new single "Timeless." The song is part of their upcoming seventh mini album "Be Aware," which is slated to release this coming August 18.
Golden Child - 'Replay'
Golden Child also made a comeback on August 8 with their sixth mini album "AURA." The album is led by the single "Replay."
TRI.BE - 'KISS'
On August 9, girl group TRI.BE returned with their third single album "LEVIOSA," featuring the title track "KISS."
PENTAGON Kino - 'POSE'
PENTAGON member Kino returned as a solo artist with his new special single called "POSE."
pH-1 - 'MR.BAD'
H1GHR Music artist pH-1 dropped his new track "MR.BAD" featuring Woo Won Jae on August 9.
KARD BM - 'STRANGERS'
A member of co-ed group KARD, BM released his own song called "STRANGERS" on this day. This marks his first solo release in over a year.
Tiger JK - 'POV'
Feel Ghood Music founder and CEO Tiger JK also dropped a new song called "POV."
Trending News
BTS J-Hope and Irene Kim Rumored to be Dating
BTS J-Hope with Irene Kim
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: BTS J-Hope & Irene Kim Are Dating? Here Are 'Proofs'
Back in July, J-Hope and model, influencer Irene Kim were spotted together at the BTS member's "Jack In The Box" listening party. Weeks later, the two were once again seen together for J-Hope's performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Since then, the two sparked dating rumors after netizens began digging for any similarities between their social media posts, such as similar rings, hoodies, phone cases, and more.
Super Junior Eunhyuk's Father Passes Away
Super Junior Eunhyuk
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Eunhyuk's Father Passes Away, Label SJ Drops Statement Regarding Idol's Activities
On August 6, Label SJ informed the public that Super Junior member Eunhyuk's father passed away. As a result, Super Junior also postponed their concert "SUPER JUNIOR WORLD TOUR - SUPER SHOW9: ROAD in MANILA," in which they were supposed to depart to Manila, Philippines and have the concert on the same day.
MONSTA X I.M Leaves Starship Entertainment
MONSTA X I.M
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: IM Leaves Starship Entertainment- Will MONSTA X Continue Without Him?
On August 8, Starship Entertainment announced that MONSTA X member I.M did not renew his exclusive contract with the label, while the rest of the group members did. However, Starship Entertainment reassures fans that I.M will continue to promote as a member of MONSTA X while at a different label.
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Written by Robyn Joan
