Were you so occupied this week that you couldn't keep track of the hottest K-pop news and music? If yes, then there's no need to worry! We have compiled some notable releases and happenings in the K-pop scene this week. So, keep on reading!
K-pop Comebacks, Debuts (3rd Week of June 2022)
EXO Chen "An Unfamiliar Day"
On June 17, EXO member Chen released the "Doctor Lawyer OST Part.2" titled "An Unfamiliar Day." This soundtrack marks his first music release since his military discharge on April 25. "An Unfamiliar Day" is an emotional ballad about trying to see the light at the end of a tunnel.
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LAPILLUS "HIT YA!"
This week, the K-pop industry saw the highly-anticipated debut of MLD Entertainment's new girl group, LAPILLUS, on June 20. The six-member group released their first single album "HIT YA!," which features the title track of the same name. The band is known to include former "Girls Planet 999" contestant Shana and Filipino-Argentinian member Chanty.
Kep1er "DOUBLAST"
Also, on the 20th, Kep1er made their very first comeback since their debut and participation in Mnet's "Queendom 2." The project girl group dropped their second mini-album "DOUBLAST," which contains five new songs including the title track "Up!"
With "DOUBLAST," Kep1er broke their personal record for highest first-day sales on the Hanteo Chart. Their new mini-album sold a total of 153,094 copies, surpassing their previous record of 150,153 copies set by their debut album "FIRST IMPACT."
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LOONA "Flip That"
Another K-pop group that made a comeback on the 20th is LOONA, who is also a former contestant in Mnet's "Queendom 2."
The 12-piece group released their summer special album "Flip That," which also marks their first music release after competing in "Queendom 2."
"Flip That" features the title song of the same name and five B-side songs, including "Playback" which the members wrote themselves. It is now the group's best-selling album on the first day as it sold over 54,000 copies.
Latest K-pop News (3rd Week of June 2022)
LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam Rumored to Rejoin Group
LE SSERAFIM Kim Garam, who has been on temporary hiatus since May this year, is rumored to resume her activities in the entertainment industry.
Recently, a fan posted a photo of her "FEARLESS" album with all six members' signatures, including that of Garam. This resulted in people speculating that she might rejoin the group soon.
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(G)I-DLE Soyeon Criticized Again After "SUN" Gets Registered With KOMCA Under Her Name
Four months following Jeon Soyeon's controversy over plagiarizing ATEEZ's "Wave," the (G)I-DLE member is once again under fire.
It was discovered that the "My Teenage Girl" song "SUN" has been credited and copyrighted to her with the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA), with the original composer in the credits.
BTS' 'PROOF' Debuts at #1 on Billboard 200
BTS has made history on Billboard 200 after their anthology album "Proof" debuted at No. 1 on the said chart
In particular, the septet is now the first-and so far, only-Korean act to ever reach the top of Billboard 200 with six different albums.
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Written by Maria Scott
