Lockdown is slowly easing down, the temperature is rising and the Summer Rush is raging on with more big returns and surprise singles making their way into UKP’s Playlist. If you have missed any of this week’s comebacks; we have picked out five artists out of the long list of this week’s releases that have been making waves on music shows and charts.
Chungha has released her next single; “Play”, the second pre-release for her up-coming album. Embracing the summer concept, she has once again shown her abilities as an Idol; stepping away from the Vouge dance-hall style of “Stay Tonight” for a fresh Latin vibe that will have fans dancing and playing on repeat.
After a slight delay between album release and music video; Red Velvet has unveiled their first sub-unit since their 2014 debut. Teaming up leader Irene & vocalist Seulgi, the duo embrace their inner nightmares for the dark R’n’B track, “Monster”.
That is not the only sub-unit returning from SM Entertainment this week. After almost a year, EXO-SC is preparing for their comeback through pre-release singles, “Telephone”. Fans have also been treated with a solo from both Chanyeol & Sehun to prepare for the title track’s release on the 13th July.
SF9 were caught up in rumours that they would join the Road To Kingdom cast but FNC Entertainment confirmed that they were not featured. Regardless, the boys’ talents is shining bright with their latest comeback; donning both sleek Mafia suits and floral shirts to fit with the summer season. For more on SF9’s return, check out our latest album review on 9loryUS.
This week also saw a special single released to celebrate Teen Top’s ten year anniversary. The boys have included a special song titled “Pancake” to symbolise a celebratory treat for fans but currently, the group are doing special promotions of “To You”, a hit single once performed with the full line-up back in 2012 but now remade with Changjo taking over L.Joe’s original rap verse.
Check out the full list of releases below:
| DATE | ARTIST | SINGLE | ALBUM/OST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th July | Chungha | “PLAY” (feat. Changmo) | PLAY |
| Red Velvet: Irene & Seulgi | “Monster” | Monster | |
| SF9 | “Summer Breeze” | 9loryUS | |
| MAY | “Stewardess” | Stewardess | |
| F.Cuz | “shine” | shine | |
| Jalhyejun | “Miss You” | Return | |
| taessl | “Rose Ballad” | Rose Ballad | |
| Hersh | “Call Me Back” | Call Me Back | |
| EB | “I Love Your Dog” | I Love Your Dog | |
| 7th July | E SENS & Zion T | “Confirmed” | Confirmed |
| I:KAN (DONGKIZ) | “Y.O.U” | Y.O.U | |
| Seongri | “My Angel” | My Angel | |
| EXO-SC | “Telephone” (feat. 10cm) | Telephone | |
| (G)I-DLE | “i’M THE TREND” | i’M THE TREND | |
| Yu Seung Woo | “Walk” | Walk | |
| dana kim | “Going Around” (feat. Sojuboi) | 77 | |
| Tiana | “Run Away” (feat. Chrli) | Run Away | |
| Mongaif | “City Blue” | Archive of Loving Senses | |
| 8th July | TWICE | “Fanfare” | Fanfare |
| GreatGuys | “Run” | WE’RE NOT ALONE_Chapter2:You&Me | |
| GreatGuys | “In Summer” | WE’RE NOT ALONE_Chapter2:You&Me | |
| WH3N | “into your arms” | into your arms | |
| YUKIKA | “Yesterday” | Yesterday | |
| 1of1 | “Her” (fear. Meego & Ron) | Primary Presents Paktory Mixtape Vol. 3 | |
| kimmy | “Far Away” (feat. Unzz) | LOV3 | |
| 9th July | Paul Kim | “quarantine” | quarentine |
| Solji (EXID) | “Rains Again” | Rains Again | |
| SURAN | “Relax Moment” | Relax Moment | |
| VINXEN | “i” | BOY TO MAN | |
| Huh Chanmi | “I’m Fine Thanks” | I’m Fine Thanks | |
| oceanfromtheblue | “Girls” (feat. BLOO) | a-side (90’s kids never get old) | |
| WE IN THE ZONE | “Even If You Say” | You Bought YSL Tint | |
| Jo Sojeong | “Waltz” (feat. Dooin Baek) | Scene | |
| Raffina And Cavi | “Baby’s Breathe” | Baby’s Breathe | |
| 10th July | BIBI | “I’m Good At Goodbyes” | I’m Good At Goodbyes |
| Teen Top | “To You 2020” | To You 2020 | |
| Aalia | “Love Kills Hate” | Love Kills Hate | |
| RISSO | “Call It Love” (feat. BNJZ) | Call It Love | |
| 11th July | Freaky | “Trunk” (feat. BRWN) | Trunk |
| kenessi | “Cloud” (feat. Sayyoung) | Cloud | |
| a home video | “pilot” | a home video 2 | |
| Vismajor Company | “Trouble Summer” | Trouble Summer | |
| MINDA | “NEXT TO YOU” | out of ordinary | |
| Chamane | “15 Gold Chain” | 15 Gold Chain |
