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    April's K-POP Scene Opens Amidst the Aftermath of Corona19 [Comeback LINE UP!]
    Reg. Date 2020.04.01 11:20 Views 1530


     

    Due to the spread of the coronavirus infection, many movie releases have been postponed.

    While some programs are taking a season break before resuming, the K-POP scene remains relatively active.

    Although many artists have chosen to postpone showcases and concerts, the release of music and albums, which have few spatial constraints, continues steadily.

    This month, the K-POP scene is expected to open up with the debut of new groups and the comeback of artists whose schedules were postponed.

     




     

    # Debut of New Groups

     

    The first runner to debut this month is "TOO," formed through Mnet's "World Klass."

    TOO will release their first mini-album "REASON FOR BEING" at noon on the 1st. The title track "Magnolia" had its music video pre-released on the 31st, and all songs from the album will be released today (the 1st).

     

    On the 14th, the 9-member boy group "CRAVITY," newly launched by Starship Entertainment after about 5 years, will debut. They are scheduled to release their debut album "CRAVITY SEASON1. HIDEOUT : REMEMBER WHO WE ARE" on this day.

    Interest is high as Song Hyeong-jun and Kang Min-hee, who were active as X1, and Gu Jeong-mo and Ham Won-jin, who appeared on Mnet's "PRODUCE X101," will also be part of CRAVITY.

     

    Similarly, "H&D," formed by Lee Han-gyeol and Nam Do-hyun from X1, will also unveil their debut album on the 21st. They previously promoted on music shows in February with the song "Better Tomorrow Than Today," which was revealed at their first fan meeting, but their official debut is this month. Their debut was originally planned for last month but was postponed due to the aftermath of Corona19.

     





     

    # Girl Group and Female Solo Artist Activities Expected

     

    This month also features notable comebacks from girl groups and female solo artists.

    On the 1st, Hong Jin-young and Kwon Jin-ah are making their comebacks.

    Hong Jin-young will release her new album "Birth Flower" after a year, and Kwon Jin-ah will release new songs after about 7 months.

     

    On the 6th, (G)-IDLE will make their comeback.

    Their comeback, originally planned for February, was postponed due to the aftermath of Corona19, making this happy news for fans. (G)-IDLE is expected to showcase their signature spectacular performances with the title track "Oh my god" from their third mini-album "I trust."

     

    "cignature," who debuted in February, will release their second debut single "ASSA" on the 7th.

    This is a super-fast release of new material, about two months after their debut single "NUN NU NAN NA."

     

    Apink will make a comeback on the 13th with their 9th mini-album "LOOK."

    This is their comeback after about 1 year and 3 months since releasing their 8th mini-album "PERCENT" last year.

     

    Additionally, "OH MY GIRL" and "APRIL" are preparing for comebacks this month, although official dates have not yet been announced.

    "SeeYa," who disbanded in 2011, will also release a project album as a complete group this month, their first in 9 years.

     



     

    # Solo and Full Album Releases

     

    Comebacks from boy groups and male solo artists are also scheduled.

    First, on the 2nd, MAMAMOO's junior band "ONEWE" will release their digital single "3/4."

    MAMAMOO's Hwasa will participate as a featuring artist on the title track "Feeling" (tentative translation), raising expectations.

     

    Also, in the K-HIPHOP scene, CODE KUNST will release his fourth album "PEOPLE" on the same day.

    The album features a rich lineup of artists including Lee Hi, Nucksal, pH-1, Jay Park, Woo Won-jae, GIRIBOY, Geeks, GRAY, Kim Haon, and Car, the garden.

     

    There are other album releases from prominent artists like CODE KUNST.

    These include WINNER and Changmin of TVXQ.

     

    WINNER will release their third album "Remember" on the 9th. Having already achieved good digital chart results with their pre-released track "Remember" on the 26th of last month, expectations are high for the music WINNER will present with "Remember."

    Member Kim Jin-woo will enlist on the 2nd, so their activities as a complete 4-member group will be temporarily unavailable.

     

    Changmin of TVXQ will release his first solo album "Chocolate" on the 6th.

    This album is highly anticipated simply because it is Changmin's first solo album since his debut.

    The title track "Chocolate," which shares the album's name, is a song that captures Changmin's charm.




    These are English translations of articles from our GTTOUR Japanese website.
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