Day6, NU'EST, MONSTA X, NCT 127, EXO's Baekhyun, Taeyeon, and IU x SUGA are some of the most famous artists who are marking their return in May, drawing massive attention from K-pop fans. Due to the tight competition, they are facing to steal the no. 1 spot, not only in music charts but as well as in music shows.
However, this is only the start of the comeback battle as many groups are also heralding to return in the following months, and June is especially capturing interest from a colossal number of people as the top 3 girl groups of the third-generation of K-pop announced their return on the same month!
Moreover, the rivalry between the "Big 3" K-pop Companies, SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment will be determined as well through the stages of their respective girl groups.
TWICE is set to fire up the competition. According to the reports, the "nation's girl group" is set to release their new song "More and More," which will be dropped on June 1. Based on Korean outlets, the group had already finished their MV shooting, which took place in Jeju Island, and is already finalizing their return. In particular, ONCEs are also anticipating their full-length album, as Mina, who sat out "Feel Special" promotions due to health problems, will be joining TWICE again.
Currently, the girl group is gracing their fans with a special YouTube series, "TWICE: Seize the Lights." The first episode was released on April 29, and the documentary aims to give their fans a taste of their TWICELIGHTS World Tour.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK is going to have their major return after a year and two months, following their hit track "KILL THIS LOVE." Jennie recently appeared through her Instagram account, together with other members and BIGBANG's leader G-Dragon, where she revealed that they were working on their new songs. According to YG Entertainment, "BLACKPINK is working on their June comeback." However, there is no exact date yet, but once finalized, BLINKs will be the ones to know it first.
Also, before their major return, BLACKPINK will initially bless their global fans with their participation in Lady Gaga's new album, "CHROMATICA."
Last but definitely not least, Red Velvet's first unit! Consisting of members Irene and Seulgi, the duo are already gearing up for their debut as a sub-unit in June as well. Specifically, Irene and Seulgi will be joining forces following their successful performance as SMROOKIES SR14G, where they performed S.E.S's "Be Natural." This unit is to become the first unit in six years of Red Velvet, which is expecting to receive lots of support from ReVeluvs, anticipating their combined musicality, visuals, dancing skills, and vocals.
Due to these top girl groups, each coming from the "Big 3," the battle has been getting various reactions from various K-pop community. Fans can't wait to see the results of the competition in all aspects, including the YouTube views, who will top the charts, and who will gain the most physical sales of albums.
Nevertheless, it's going to be a blast to the three fandoms: ONCEs, BLINKs, and ReVeluvs.
An industry source said, "'Top girl groups' line-up comeback is also expected to generate better synergy than the competition. Overseas schedules have been put on hold in the aftermath of Corona 19, but the local music industry will become richer."
