[Release Round Up] 13/09/2020 – 19/09/2020

September is winding down slowly, making way for the huge list of October comebacks already rumoured or confirmed. However, that doesn’t mean that artists will be holding back. Touching every edge of the world, the boys are taking over with the four most talked about tracks at UKP HQ this week.

ASTRO members Moonbin & Sanha joined forces to become the first sub-unit duo from the group. Stepping far from the cute image of their debut, the pair stunned fans with a dramatic nightmare concept; perfectly fitting for their first single, “Bad Idea”.

Following the success of “God’s Menu”, Stray Kids are cooking up another fierce track for their first album’s repackage. “Back Door” continued from the album’s original aesthetic but layers colourful visuals, festive sounds and an all-out powerful performance that the JYP group pull off with style.

Idols have also been going global this week, continuing the trend of international collaborations. American artist, MAX has worked with BTS’ Suga before in the most recent Agust D mixtape. Since the song’s release, there has been a strong friendship and professional bond that fuelled ARMY speculation for another duet. The rumors are now confirmed with the release of MAX’s new album, Colour Vision as Suga is featured in “Blueberry Eyes”.

What do you do if you have a song called “17” to reach new listeners? Produce a duet version that uses the concept of 17 to its full advantage. The marketing would practically make itself. PinkSweat$ originally released the song as part of “The Prelude” but after tweeting a picture including “17x17x17x17”, it made listeners scratch their heads. Before long, the code was revealed; with a remixed version of the track that featured SEVENTEEN members, Joshua & DK. The stars certainly aligned and is already uniting PinkSweat$ fans and Carats together.

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