November has finally arrived and a new lineup of K-pop artists has dropped new songs and albums. While there are several great happenings this week, there's also a tragic event. Let's take a look at the latest K-pop songs and occurrences.

K-pop Comebacks (Late October to Early November 2022): Here Are New K-pop Songs

VIVIZ "Rum Pum Pum"

On Oct. 27, VIVIZ and the fandom platform UNIVERSE dropped their collaboration song "Rum Pum Pum." The music video for the track was released on the app at the same time. The full version of the MV was then uploaded to YouTube on Nov. 1.

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BTS Jin "The Astronaut"

Another new K-pop song this week came from BTS Jin. He released his first solo single "The Astronaut" on Oct. 28. Jin co-wrote the title track of the same name with British rock band Coldplay. The lyrics capture the BTS member's affection for ARMY.

YOUNITE "Bad Cupid"

Rookie boy group YOUNITE also made a comeback this week. Their third mini-album "YOUNI-ON" came out on Oct. 31, together with the music video for the title song "Bad Cupid." "Bad Cupid" is a hip hop dance track featuring a powerful drop in the hook and expresses the thoughts of a "bad cupid" that is irritated by love only being portrayed in a positive way.

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Park Bom "Remembered"

A new K-pop song by Park Bom was dropped this week as well. Titled "Remembered," the track arrived on Nov. 1 and contains lyrics about remembering someone who's long gone. The music video for the song was revealed at the same time.

Hottest K-pop News This Week: K-pop Artists Postpone Activities After Itaewon Tragedy, More

Former "Produce 101 (Season 2)" Lee Ji Han Passes Away Due to Itaewon Stampede

On Oct. 30, Lee Ji Han's company 935 Entertainment announced that the actor passed away due to the accident in Itaewon on Oct. 29.

It was later revealed that he sacrificed himself to save a little girl prior to his death. A witness stated that he didn't actually go to the Halloween celebration, but was on his way home from filming when he noticed a little girl stuck in the huge crowd while passing by the location.

K-pop Artists Postpone and Cancel Activities Following Itaewon Tragedy

Following the Itaewon tragedy, many K-pop artists postponed and canceled their activities. One of them is TWICE who was set to hold a seventh debut anniversary fan meeting "ONCE HALLOWEEN 3" on Nov. 5.

The comebacks of EXO Chen, NATURE and TRENDZ that were originally scheduled on Oct. 31, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 respectively were postponed.

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P NATION also announced that they will postpone the scheduled activities of all their artists until Nov. 5. SM Entertainment's SMTOWN Wonderland 2022, which was scheduled on Oct. 30, was canceled as well.

LE SSERAFIM Becomes Fastest K-pop Girl Group in History to Enter Billboard 200

Another notable K-pop news this week is that LE SSERAFIM made history on Billboard 200. With their mini-album "ANTIFRAGILE," they debuted at No. 14 on the chart, just six months after their debut in May. LE SSERAFIM becomes the fastest K-pop girl group in history to land on Billboard 200.

T-ara Jiyeon Getting Married in December

On Nov. 2, JTBC News reported that Jiyeon and professional baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun will get married at The Shilla Hotel on Dec. 10.

A representative from Jiyeon's label responded that the T-ara member and Jae Gyun will hold their wedding ceremony on Dec. 10 at a location in Seoul.

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Written by Maria Scott