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Best K-pop of August 2021: BTS, CL, Red Velvet, Ten, Stray Kids and more vie for record of the summer with new collaborations and solo releases
- K-pop stars are busy putting out solo and group songs and albums, collaborating with other artists as they look to score the song of the summer
- August releases include BTS’ remix of Butter with Megan Thee Stallion, and Key from Shinee and Taeyeon’s Hate That
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With the heat of August came a fierce battle for the K-pop soundtrack of summer 2021. Many artists released bright, vibrant dance tracks with that seasonal feel.
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Here are the must-listen K-pop releases of August, including some welcome returns and comebacks.
Somi Dumb Dumb (August 2)
Sometimes you just want to dance around your bedroom to a bright, peppy dance track, and that’s what soloist Somi served up with her third single, Dumb Dumb. Leaning into the “high-teen” trend taking South Korea by storm this season, Dumb Dumb, inspired by teen romcoms, features a deep house chorus fuelled by a whistle sound and exuberant vocals.
Golden Child Ra Pa Pam (August 2)
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Is there anything better than dynamic moombahton-fuelled dance music for the hottest days of summer? Golden Child doesn’t think so, and their take on the genre, from their latest album Game Changer, aims to change things for the band as they continue to carve out their space in K-pop.
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