Leading female voices in the K-pop world are gearing up for new releases later this month, closing off the first half of the K-pop industry's 2020 release calendar largely shaken up by the new coronavirus pandemic.
Solo artist Sunmi plans to drop, "Pporappippam," June 29, her first new single in 10 months since the hit "Lalalay" from last year.
For the new song, the ex-Wonder Girls member partnered with DJ and producer Frants. The producer was involved in co-creating Sunmi's past hits "Siren" and "Lalalay." As usual, Sunmi was in charge of the lyrics of her new song.
Sunmi shared a promotional image for "Pporappippam" on social media Wednesday, striking a chic look dressed in a leopard print dress.
Hwasa, the magnetic power singer of girl group Mamamoo, also announced her first solo EP, "Maria," which will also be released June 29. It will be the singer's first new material since her solo debut song "Twit" in February last year.
The songstress, known for her powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence, became a household name from her frequent appearances on MBC TV's reality program "I Live Alone," sharing the more personal and freewheeling aspects of her private life.
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK released "How You Like That," Friday, a pre-release single from the band's first studio album to be fully unveiled in September.
According to the band's label and management agency, YG Entertainment, the quartet will mark the release on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on U.S. television network NBC June 26 (local time).
YG has announced that the band's new album will be released under a three-tier scheme, with the first single coming this month followed by another track sometime between July and August.
One of the biggest K-pop girl groups today, BLACKPINK landed a successful debut in 2016, storming multiple music charts back to back with their edgy hip-hop tracks "Whistle" and "Boombayah."
The group has maintained a winning streak at home and overseas, with the EP "Kill This Love" peaking at 24th on the Billboard 200 albums chart last year, and the title track ranking as high as 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. (Yonhap)