Dive into June 2024's K-Pop scene, where girl groups dominated.
In June 2024, the K-Pop scene saw a flurry of new releases, particularly from girl groups, showcasing a diverse range of musical styles and themes. The month was marked by a balance between light-hearted pop anthems and more mature, darker concepts. Groups like Everglow made a notable return with "Zombie," featuring a haunting yet captivating music video that stayed true to their distinct style. Red Velvet also made waves with "Cosmic," although the MV's release was delayed, hinting at an intricate visual narrative. Meanwhile, BADVILLAIN debuted with a title track of the same name, presenting a bold and energetic single that hinted at their promising future. This mix of vibrant energy and deeper narratives highlighted the versatility and creativity of K-Pop's girl groups in June 2024, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what each group would bring next.
Here are my top 10 favorite new releases for June 2024. If you don’t have time to read them all, scroll to the end to see my top 3 recommendations.
BADVILLAIN - BADVILLIAN
Released on June 3rd, this track marked BADVILLAIN's debut, showcasing their unique style and powerful presence in the music scene.
WAYV - GIVE ME THAT
WAYV dropped "Give Me That" on June 3rd, an addicting track that earned them their first-ever music show win on "The Show."
EVERGLOW - ZOMBIE
Everglow released "Zombie" on June 10th, featuring a creepy music video that stayed true to their unique style.
Nayeon (TWICE) - ABCD
NAYEON of TWICE released "ABCD" on June 14th, a track lovingly referred to as this generation's "Crazy in Love" by Beyonce.
EVNNE - BADDER LOVE
Released on June 17th, EVNNE's "Badder Love" continued to solidify their growing presence in the music industry.
BLITZERS -SUPEROWER
On June 19th, BLITZERS introduced "SUPERPOWER" with a music video filmed in Europe, which got fans excited about what's next.
EPIK HIGH - PUMP
EPIK HIGH dropped "ANTI-HERO" on June 20th, a track from their new mixtape 'Pump,' showcasing their renowned mixtape prowess.
Red Velvet - COSMIC
Red Velvet returned with their thirteenth mini album, "Cosmic," and its title track of the same name on June 24th, celebrating the group's 10th anniversary.
CRAXY - STUPIDZ
On June 26th, CRAXY introduced "STUPIDZ," the primary track of their first single album, "RE_," highlighting their innovative musical style.
ROCKY - JEALOUSY
ROCKY returned with his self-written and composed title track "JEALOUSY" on June 27th, featuring a darker-toned music video and part of his 2nd mini album.
*BONUS: HWIYOUNG (SF9) - IT IS L0VE ❤️
HWIYOUNG released "IT IS L0VE ❤️" on June 20th, a track from his first physically released single album, "Travelling Fish," showcasing a new side of his artistry.
Be sure you listen to ROCKY's “JEALOUSY,” WAYV's "Give Me That," and BADVILLAIN's “BADVILLAIN.”
I hope to “see” you next month for my July roundup of favorites.