This month I found it super challenging to narrow down my top ten choices due to the amazing variety of new albums, EPs, and singles that dropped throughout the month. Not to mention I was captivated by a majority of the MVs that dropped, only making this task even harder! Notable comebacks include TEMPEST, Lee Gikwang, SEVENTEEN, Agust D, WOODZ, BLITZERS, EPEX, Xdinary Heroes, and the official debuts of X:IN, NCT DOJAEJUNG, and CMDM, to name a few.
Here are my top 10 favorite new releases of the month for April 2023! If you don’t have time to read it all, scroll to the end to see what my top 3 recommendations are.
Predator - Lee Gikwang
HIGHLIGHT’s Lee Gikwang dropped his first full album, Predator, alongside the lead track of the same name on April 17. The artist went on to get his first music show win as a soloist during the promotion of this album.
BLITZERS - Macarena
Hot off the heels of their appearance on JTBC’s Peak Time, BLITZERS returned on April 24 with the refreshing and vibrant track “Macarena.” The MV racked up over 2M views in the first 48 hours, many of which belong to us - it’s that good.
Kim Wook Seok - Dawn
There’s something to be said about Kim Woo Seok’s ability to produce classic after classic, and his latest song, “Dawn,” released on April 3rd, is no different.
DAWN - Dear My Light
DAWN dropped “Dear My Light” on April 13th, signaling not only his first release under his new agency but also a new sound entirely for the talented artist as well.
SEVENTEEN - Super
Known for their solid blend of addicting music, SEVENTEEN returned on April 24 with the thrilling title track, “Super.”
NCT DOJAEJUNG - Perfume
NCT DOJAEJUNG’s dropped their first mini album, Perfume, with the title track of the same name on April 17. The song is an upbeat pop track that oozes 90s boyband vibes.
IVE - I AM
It’s no surprise that IVE’s first studio album, I’VE IVE, would include an addictive banger like “I AM.” The track has been climbing the charts across the globe as well has become a TikTok trending sound since its release on April 10.
Agust D - 해금 (Haegeum)
Suga returned on April 21 for what will most likely be his last release under the pseudonym Agust D. True to form. The artist raps about mental health and other issues plaguing society in the addicting title track, “Haegeum.”
Park Jihoon - Blank Effect
Can you believe Park Jihoon has already produced seven mini albums?! On April 12, he dropped his latest title track, “Blank Effect,” an impressive song with a fun melody.
MUSTB - ROYALTY
From the looping piano and amazing vocal performances, MustB knocked it out of the park with their latest track, “ROYALTY.” The song, released on April 17, is the perfect blend of pop meets rock and roll. Go listen to it now!
Be sure you listen to: Lee Gikwang’s “Predator,” DOJAEJUNG’s “Perfume,” and BLITZERS’ “Macarena.”
I hope to “see” you next month for my May roundup of favorites.