This November is proving to be considered one of Ok-pop’s busiest months, with heavyweight acts and rising newcomers alike crowding the discharge calendar.
From veteran performers like Tremendous Junior vocalist Kyuhyun and rapper Jessi to international powerhouses together with Stray Children and NCT DREAM, the month’s lineup highlights shifting currents inside the Ok-pop soundscape.
The comeback rush begins with ONF, a six-member boy band underneath WM Leisure. Returning after a nine-month hiatus, the group will launch its five-track mini-album “UNBROKEN” on Nov. 10, led by the title observe “Put It Again.”
Anchored by groovy bass strains and crisp electrical guitar riffs, WM Leisure described the tune as having a cool edge and an addictive melody. The album additionally consists of “Damaged Map,” “Moonlight Festa,” “New Daybreak” and “I Discovered You in Heaven,” every broadening the report’s sonic vary.
Ok-pop boy band CLSOEYOUREYES / Courtesy of UNCORE
A day later, rookie boy band CLOSEYOUREYES will return with its third mini-album “blackout” on Nov. 11, led by double title tracks “X” and “SOB (with Imanbek).” Based on company UNCORE, the album takes on a darker tone than the group’s earlier releases, signaling a stylistic shift from the act’s debut in April.
Chief Jeon Min-wook took half in writing the lyrics for “X,” infusing the observe with the group’s distinct musical identification. “SOB,” in the meantime, options Kazakhstan-born DJ and Grammy Award winner Imanbek, marking his first-ever collaboration with a Ok-pop act.
Solo rapper-singer Jessi follows on Nov. 12 together with her new EP “P.M.S.” — brief for “fairly temper swings.” The five-track venture marks her first prolonged play in 5 years since “NUNA” in 2020, and since launching her impartial label, UNNI Firm. Jessi final launched the digital single “Newsflash” in June.
Ok-pop boy band NCT DREAM / Courtesy of SM Leisure
Mid-month additionally brings some main heavyweight releases.
SM Leisure’s seven-member unit NCT DREAM is ready to unveil its sixth mini-album “Beat It Up” on Nov. 17. Based on the corporate, the six-song report, led by the lead single of the identical title, captures the group’s signature high-energy efficiency fashion whereas exploring lyrical themes about progress and confidence.
The identical day, co-ed venture unit ALLDAY PROJECT underneath The Black Label may even situation its digital single “One Extra Time.”
Balladeer Kyuhyun of Tremendous Junior will make his long-awaited solo return with the EP “The Basic” on Nov. 20. Label Antenna described the report as a “seasonal assortment of sentimental ballads” that includes dwell instrumentation and Kyuhyun’s signature vocals.
One of many month’s most anticipated releases comes from international chart-topper Stray Children, who will drop “SKZ IT TAPE: DO IT” on Nov. 21. The album is produced totally by the in-house unit 3RACHA, composed of members Bang Chan, Changbin and Han. JYP Leisure mentioned the venture will characteristic twin title tracks “Do It” and “Sinseon Noreum,” persevering with the group’s streak of self-produced albums following its Might launch “ATE.”
Ok-pop boy band RIIZE / Courtesy of SM Leisure
The ultimate week of the month will moreover highlight two next-generation teams.
RIIZE, the six-member boy band underneath SM Leisure, will launch its second single album “Fame” on Nov. 24, six months after its viral hit “Odyssey.” The three-track report, in line with SM, “explores the thrill and loneliness that include public recognition,” additional creating the group’s signature “emotional pop” sound.
Additionally on Nov. 24, HYBE Label’s rookie lady group ILLIT will return with “NOT CUTE ANYMORE.” The five-member act, managed by HYBE subsidiary Belift Lab, will showcase a bolder picture following its June launch of “Do the Dance,” which carried a lighter magical-girl theme.
Forward of its comeback, ILLIT may even maintain a two-day encore fan occasion, “2025 ILLIT Glitter Day in Seoul Encore,” on the Olympic Corridor in Seoul’s Songpa District, Nov. 8–9, constructing anticipation for the brand new launch.
Ok-pop lady group ILLIT / Courtesy of Belift Lab
