As we continue into the holiday season, we typically see a lot more singles than new EPs being released, but not this month! From whimsical melodies you can listen to while reading a book and bops that make you want to dance, I was pleasantly surprised at November’s blend of new music. Notable comebacks include HIGHLIGHT, Red Velvet, VERIVERY, VICTON, JUST B, NEWKIDD, KARA, Xdinary Heroes, and B.I, and the official debuts of AIMERS, ARTBEAT, and GOMAK BOYS, to name a few.
Here are my top 10 favorite new releases of the month for November 2022! If you don’t have time to read it all, scroll to the end to see what my top 3 recommendations are.
HIGHLIGHT - Alone
Brilliant K-Pop boy group HIGHLIGHT released their fourth mini album, AFTER SUNSET, and lead track “Alone” on November 7. The album went on to rank second on The Circle Album Chart shortly after its release.
KARA - When I Move
After fifteen years in the biz, the elegantly wonderful girl group KARA released their fifteenth-anniversary album, MOVE AGAIN, with the title track “When I Move” on November 29.
VERIVERY - Tap Tap
Dreamy K-Pop boy group VERIVERY returned from their tour and went right to work by releasing their third single album, Liminality - EP.LOVE, and the title track “Tap Tap.” The song went on to win the group’s first-ever music show win (well, more than one win).
BoA - Forgive Me
The iconic generation one K-Pop artist, BoA, dropped her third mini album, Forgive Me, alongside the title track of the same name on November 22.
Mill (OnlyOneOf) - beat
Next up in OnlyOneOf’s undergrOund idOl project to release a solo single monthly is member Mill. Mill dropped his solo song, “beat” on November 28. The song and accompanying MV eloquently depict a same-sex love interest and then a relationship.
B.I - Keep Me Up
B.I proved that anything he touches is magic with the release of his EP Love or Loved Part 1 and the R&B style title track “Keep Me Up,” on November 18.
VICTON - Virus
Talented K-Pop boy group VICTON released their eighth mini album, Choice, with the addicting title track “Virus” on November 15.
Kang Daniel - Nirvana
Former WANNAONE member and genius soloist Kang Daniel gifted fans with his repacked first full album, Retold, and the lead song “Nirvana” on November 24.
Red Velvet - Birthday
Red Velvet was in a celebratory mood on November 28 with the release of their mini album, THe Reve Festival 2022, and the title track “Birthday.”
NTX - Old School
Energetic and colorful rookie boy group NTX released their sixth single album, Old School, alongside the title track of the same name on November 23.
Be sure you listen to: BoA’s “Forgive Me,” HIGHLIGHT’s “Alone,” and Mill (OnlyOneOf)’s “beat.” I hope to “see” you next month for my December roundup of favorites.