After what feels like a long week for some, February is slowly coming to a close but it is certainly ending with a bang. This week marks the start of a huge line of debuts and comebacks that have been highly anticipated by fans new and old with more to come before March.
Here are some of the UKP Team’s favourites of the last seven days and a brief look into next week’s big releases.
This Week’s Top Picks
Chungha has kept hype levels at a high throughout 2020 and it has finally hit overdrive with the release of her full-length album. After a diverse line-up of pre-release singles, she saves the best for last with the hard-hitting title single; Bicycle.
Fans of fantasy and RPGs, we have a new male group to watch out for. With each member representing a King of history; Kingdom has rallied together for their debut; presenting the tale of King Arthur with the powerful single, Excalibur.
Seventeen fans, Carat came together online to celebrate the anniversary of their creation this week but the members had a few surprises in store. One of which was from the Performance Unit member, Jun; complete with a touching music video for his new single, Silent Boarding Gate.
Next Week’s Ones to Watch
Can you hear the whisper? The famous words that fans have longed to hear; SHINee’s Back! The group is making their long-awaited return to the stage on the 22nd February with their seventh album and title track, Don’t Call Me.
From his on-stage charisma to jaw-dropping looks, Wonho has been catching everyone’s eye on social media since his solo debut. Now, he is preparing to make his return with part 2 of Love Synonym, set to release on the 26th February.
Check out the full list of this week’s releases below:
| DATE | ARTIST | SINGLE | ALBUM/OST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th February | TREASURE | Beautiful | Beautiful (Full Length Edition) |
| Gaho, Jian (LUNARSOLAR) | THE | ARE YOU THERE | |
| PENIEL (BTOB) | Valentine | Valentine | |
| Lovey (CSVC) | If we have four seasons | If we have four seasons | |
| Wen Junhui (SEVENTEEN) | Silent Boarding Gate | Silent Boarding Gate | |
| Jeong Yu Jin (ex-The Ark) | How do you feel? | Bike Expedition | |
| Irene (Red Velvet) | A White Night | Double Patty (film) | |
| Chuu (LOONA), Lee Hyeop (DRIPPIN) | Hello | Fling at Convenience Store (webdrama) | |
| 15th February | Chungha | Bicycle | QUERENCIA |
| Soyou (ex-SISTAR) × IZ*ONE | ZERO:ATTITUDE (feat. pH-1) | ZERO:ATTITUDE | |
| Yoon Jong Shin | Apart One More (orig. Sung Si Kyung) (Live) | Monthly Project 2020: Nomad Project | |
| Marychou | Lover | Lovestruck in the City | |
| Damu | Hold My Hand | Phoenix 2020 | |
| ZIA | I become to love you | River Where the Moon Rises | |
| CHEEZE | Daydream | She Would Never Know | |
| 16th February | Yerin Baek | Bubbles & Mushrooms (FRNK Remix) / 0415 (KIRARA Remix) | tellusboutyourself (Remixes) |
| 2F (Shin Yong Jae, Kim Won Joo) | You and Me Tomorrow | You and Me Tomorrow | |
| Kang Daniel | PARANOIA | PARANOIA | |
| LUCY | Hero | INSIDE | |
| Jemma | LUCA | LUCA: The Beginning | |
| Eunkwang (BTOB) | Why’d You Leave Me | Replay: The Moment | |
| 17th February | NCT 127 | gimme gimme | LOVEHOLIC |
| 1iL (ex-HISTORY) | Turn On Netflix | Turn On Netflix | |
| GIFT (JTBC SuperBand) | Maybe it’s a good dream | Maybe it’s a good dream | |
| Jeongmin (ex-BOYFRIEND) | #YOUNG (feat. Rockett, 9F) | #YOUNG (feat. Rockett, 9F) | |
| Kim Bumsoo | Fixed on You | Fixed on You | |
| TRI.BE | DOOM DOOM TA | TRI.BE Da Loca | |
| Various Artists | Mr. Queen (Full Soundtrack) | ||
| G.Soul | Stay (tempus) (prod. GroovyRoom) | Sisyphus | |
| 18th February | A.M (Limitless) | I still love you | I still love you |
| Kingdom | Excalibur | History Of Kingdom : Part Ⅰ. Arthur | |
| Kassy | Waiting for Spring | Waiting for Spring | |
| Kwon Jin Ah | Good Bye | The Way For Us | |
| Park Hyunseo | Ready for Farewell | A Week Delay of Farewell | |
| Byeol Eun | Because I Like It | Cafe Midnight | |
| Weeekly | Wake Up | Hello, Me! | |
| Hongja | Payback | Miss Monte Cristo | |
| george | Something Between Us | Romance 101 (webtoon) | |
| 19th February | Narachan (M.O.N.T) | Beautiful Sunday | Beautiful Sunday |
| I.M (MONSTA X) | God Damn | DUALITY | |
| Limit | Shine | Shine | |
| Sojung (Ladies’ Code) | If You Were Still Here | If You Were Still Here | |
| The Quiett, Simon Dominic, Nucksal, Jay Park, Loco, pH-1, CHANGMO, YUMDDA, Way Ched, WOOGIE | Mentors | School Rapper 4 Episode 0 | |
| Kim Chu-ri | Like A Star | A Week Delay of Farewell | |
| Doyoung (NCT) | Night Air | Cafe Midnight | |
| Motte | Distance | Lovestruck in the City | |
| Miyeon ((G)I-DLE) | Dreaming About You | Replay: The Moment | |
| 20th February | Gowoon (BerryGood) | City Lights | My Diary, Episode 1 |
| Jo Hyun Ah (Urban Zakapa) | I’m in love with someone else (orig. Suzy) | [Vol. 85] You Hee Yul’s Sketchbook: 55th Voice ‘Jo Hyun Ah’ | |
| Byeol Eun | Meeting You | Meeting You | |
| GOT7 | ENCORE | ENCORE | |
| Jamie | Imagine (orig. Ariana Grande) | Begin Again Open Mic Ep.7 | |
| CHIMMI | Did You Have To | Lovestruck in the City |
