Category: KPOP ALBUMS

With over a month left till their much-anticipated comeback, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) is already making waves in the music industry. On September 8, BIGHIT MUSIC announced that TXT had shattered their personal record for stock pre-orders in a mere eight days. The agency said in a statement, “Eight days after pre-orders opened, TXT’s third full-length album The Name Chapter: FREEFALL reached 2.35 million stock pre-orders.”

This achievement is noteworthy as the album surpassed the 2.34 million stock pre-orders of TXT’s previous release, The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION, in just over a week. With five weeks still to go before the album’s official release, fans and industry experts alike are excited to see how much higher these numbers will climb.

Stock pre-orders represent the estimated album demand, calculated using various factors, including the number of albums pre-ordered by fans. It’s a testament to the group’s growing popularity and the anticipation surrounding their new music.

What can we expect from The Name Chapter: FREEFALL?

So, what can fans expect from The Name Chapter: FREEFALL? The members have hinted that the closing track of their previous release, “Farewell Neverland,” provides significant clues. The lyrics “Neverland my love, I bid you goodbye and I’m free-falling” suggest a potential indie-rock influence. If this is the direction TXT is heading, fans are in for a treat.

Details about the album’s different versions have also been revealed. Fans can choose from three standard editions: Clarity, Melancholy, and Reality. Additionally, there are Gravity member versions and two Weverse versions. Interestingly, these details have been shared without a single concept photo being released, further fueling the excitement.

A collaboration with Anitta

As part of their comeback strategy, TXT has announced a collaboration with Brazilian pop sensation Anitta titled “Back for More.” Anitta recently shared several behind-the-scenes details, revealing her trip to South Korea to possibly film a music video with TXT. She confirmed that the song has full choreography, which she described as challenging. The members of TXT have expressed their love for the track, with Soobin even telling fans it might be his favorite.

The world will get a first taste of this collaboration at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, where TXT and Anitta will premiere the song. With the album set to drop on October 13 at 1:00 PM KST, the countdown has truly begun. Fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to dive into the musical journey that TXT has prepared with The Name Chapter: FREEFALL. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: The anticipation for TXT’s new music has reached fever pitch. Source: Weverse.

Young K, the bassist, chief songwriter, and vocalist of the K-pop band DAY6, is set to enthrall fans with his first full-length solo album Letters with notes. The buzz around it has been building, and the recent release of lyric spoiler clips for three tracks has only heightened the anticipation.

Young K ＜Letters with notes＞ Track 1. “waited(오늘만을 너만을 이날을)” Lyrics Spoiler

Young K ＜Letters with notes＞ Track 2. “nothing but(이것밖에는 없다)” Lyrics Spoiler

Young K ＜Letters with notes＞ Track 3. “let it be summer” Lyrics Spoiler

The three tracks, titled “nothing but,” “let it be summer,” and “waited,” offer a glimpse into the depth and versatility of Young K‘s musical prowess. These snippets, released on August 17, have already garnered significant attention from fans and critics alike.

On August 16, the complete tracklist for Letters with notes was unveiled, further fueling netizens’ excitement. This followed the release of the album trailer on August 14, which gave fans a sneak peek into what they can expect from this musical journey.

Young K ＜Letters with notes＞ Album Trailer

Young K has more in store for his fans

Scheduled to drop on September 4 at 6:00 PM KST, Letters with notes marks a significant milestone in Young K‘s career. This comeback is not an ordinary comeback. It’s his first as a solo artist since he debuted with Eternal in September 2021. Moreover, it’s his first album since he enlisted in the South Korean military, where he served in KATUSA.

In addition to the album, Young K has more in store for his fans. Before the official album drop, a pre-release digital single will be available on August 25. Furthermore, to celebrate the release and connect with fans, he’ll hold a solo concert spanning three days, from September 1 through 3.

With the series of updates and teasers, it’s evident that Young K is leaving no stone unturned to make this comeback memorable for his fans. As the Letters with notes release date approaches, the excitement is palpable, and the K-pop scene eagerly awaits what promises to be a stellar album from one of its brightest stars.-K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Young K cuts a dashing figure in the trailer. Source: YouTube/@JYPEntertainment.

K-pop sensation The Boyz are preparing for a grand comeback. The group recently unveiled concept photos for their second full-length album, Phantasy. However, its release won’t be traditional at all. As per the group’s agency, IST Entertainment, the album will be rolled out as a trilogy, making this comeback even more exciting for the fans.

The new photos are enchanting and heart-fluttering. They show Eric, Hyunjae, Jacob, Ju Haknyeon, Juyeon, Kevin, New, Q, Sangyeon, Sunwoo, and Younghoon swimming in a lush, paradise-like setting. As if that wasn’t enough, a second set of photos followed about an hour later. This set featured the members on vacation, hanging out, and doing different activities with each other. Both sets, called “PRESENT,” hint at the theme of the trilogy’s first installment, Christmas in August.

The Boyz, known for their dynamic stage presence (which helped them win Mnet’s Road to Kingdom in 2020), took a massive risk with these concept photos. Luckily, it paid off, as they piqued the fans’ interest, leaving them eager for the album. Today, the group dropped a third set called “GLITTER.” It’s more modest than the first two but no less captivating.

What else are The Boyz up to?

Christmas in August will hit stores and streaming services on August 7, 2023. This comeback marks the group’s return to music after six months. Moreover, this record comes about three and a half years after The Boyz’s first full-length album, Reveal, making it a highly anticipated return.

While preparing for their comeback, The Boyz are also touring Asia. 

Despite their packed schedule, the group’s dedication to delivering new music to their fans remains unwavering. Fans worldwide are eager to see what the boys prepared for them. For now, all they can do is sit back, enjoy the sizzling concept photos, and speculate about what kind of album Phantasy will be. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: A shirtless Juyeon was just too hot for some fans to handle. Source: Twitter/The Boyz’s official Twitter account.

The wildly popular SM Entertainment boy group NCT DREAM did something totally remarkable with their latest album, ISTJ. It sold nearly 3.6 million copies in its first week. This achievement placed NCT Dream in third place for the highest first-week album sales in Hanteo history.

ISTJ, released on July 17, saw an impressive start, with over 1 million sales on the first day of its release. The sales continued to climb in the following days, leading to 3,652,897 copies sold at the end of the first week (July 17 to 23). This was more than double NCT DREAM’s previous first-week sales record of 1,591,021, set by their special mini album Candy. The only albums that outsold ISTJ in the first week are Stray Kids‘ ★★★★★ (5-STAR) and SEVENTEEN‘s FML.

The growing popularity of NCT DREAM

Stray Kids‘ ★★★★★ (5-STAR) sold 4,617,499 copies in the first week (June 2 to 8). That’s more than double their previous first-week sales record. Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN’s FML sold 4,550,214 copies during its first week. That means NCT DREAM’s ISTJ is one of the only albums to have sold over 3.5 million copies in its first week, according to Hanteo data.

Netizens have expressed admiration and excitement for NCT DREAM‘s achievement. 

ISTJ‘s success is proof of NCT DREAM‘s growing popularity and the anticipation surrounding their latest album. With the release of ISTJ, they broke their own record and made an indelible mark in K-pop.

As NCT DREAM rides the wave of their success, fans eagerly await what they’ll do next. For now, there’s ISTJ—a true testament to their talent and the unwavering support of their fans. — K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: Member Renjun posted this groufie from Inkigayo. Source: Twitter/NCT DREAM’s official Twitter account.