Aespa vs NewJeans, RIIZE vs TWS: K-pop Comeback Battle in June!
HYBE vs SM Entertainment Showdown
The rookies from HYBE and SM Entertainment are gearing up for a fierce competition in June. HYBE label’s boy group TWS from Pledis Entertainment and SM Entertainment’s boy group RIIZE have both announced their comebacks, raising anticipation among fans.
RIIZE’s Spectacular Comeback
RIIZE will release their first mini-album, “RIIZING,” on June 17. The album features eight tracks, including “Get a Guitar,” “LOVE 119,” and “Siren.” The title track, “Boom Boom Bass,” showcases RIIZE’s unique musical style. Having continuously promoted with “Impossible,” RIIZE aims to deliver an even more powerful performance with this new album. They will kick off a fan concert tour in 10 cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Mexico City, LA, Hong Kong, Taipei, and Manila, right after their comeback.
TWS’s Phenomenal Return
TWS, who gained immense popularity with their debut song “First Meeting Never Goes as Planned,” will begin their full-fledged comeback activities on June 24. Ahead of their comeback, they will release the pre-release track “hey! hey!” from their second mini-album “SUMMER BEAT!” on June 5, marking the start of their comeback countdown. Their first mini-album, “Sparkling Blue,” surpassed 500,000 sales on the Circle Chart and has maintained top positions on major music charts.
Aespa and NewJeans Head-to-Head
Aespa and NewJeans, the representative girl groups from SM and HYBE, are also preparing for their respective comebacks. This is the first time the two groups’ comeback periods have overlapped. The competition between the groups has garnered significant attention, especially after a message from within HYBE mentioning, “We can surpass Aespa,” was leaked.
Aespa has solidified their unique universe with their new album, surpassing 1.02 million pre-orders and achieving their fourth million-seller. NewJeans is gaining popularity with their evolved musical style, ranking 75th on Spotify’s “Global Daily Top Songs” and performing well on major music sites.
K-pop fans can look forward to a variety of new songs and spectacular performances this June. It will be interesting to see what achievements each group will make.
