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Tamar Herman

As the year moves on, so does the K-pop industry. This month, many of its biggest names will have major releases that are sure to heat up the summer.
B.I – Waterfall LP (June 1)
The soloist, formerly of boy band iKon, kicks the month off with his highly awaited first studio album, Waterfall, which features 12 tracks, including the single illa illa.
He shared a performance film featuring the song Waterfall in mid-May, giving a first taste of the album.


Monsta X – One of a Kind EP (June 1)
The ninth mini-album (EP) from Monsta X is fronted by the single Gambler, which was promoted by teasers that turned the six members into suave players. Though band member Shownu has to take a break due to a health issue from promoting the album, he’ll be featured, adding to the stalwart group’s sound when the album drops.


Mamamoo – WAW EP (June 2)
The title of the 11th mini album from the vocal queens of K-pop is an acronym standing for “where are we”. That is also the name of the title track, which is said to explore the story of Mamamoo’s seven years together as a group. The single will be a ballad rather than a dance song, and will shine light on the quartet’s strong and emotive vocals.


NCT 127 with Amoeba Culture – Save (June 4)
This single is a collaboration between the popular boy band and the indie label, which is headed by hip-hop team Dynamic Duo and features several artists, including former Wonder Girls member Ha:tfelt. Little is known about the release, but its tagline reads: “Save the moment, save the wild, save environment, save the world.”

‘Save’ Preview

NCT 127 X Amoeba Culture 〖 Save 〗
2021.06.04 6PM (KST)#NCT127 #Save#NCT127_Save #AmoebaCulture #아메바컬쳐 pic.twitter.com/fB4OkWFm0E
— NCT 127 (@NCTsmtown_127) May 31, 2021

Exo – Don’t Fight the Feeling EP (June 7)
The group’s first album since November 2019, Don’t Fight the Feeling revisits the themes and inspiration of Exo’s 2017 The War: The Power of Music album and its single Power, leaning into the band’s sci-fi, action-flavoured concept and high-energy music.
Tzuyu of Twice: meet the beautiful, youngest band member
Twice – Taste of Love EP (June 11)
In April 2018, the nine-member group released their fifth mini album What Is Love? Now they will release their tenth mini album, Taste of Love, with a bit of a throwback to that era. The album is fronted by the single Alcohol-Free, and features five other songs, all with lyrics written by a member of the group.


BamBam – Ribbon EP (June 15)
To kick-start his solo career the Got7 member releases his first album since the septet parted ways with their former agency. So far this year each member has been focusing on their own musical identity beyond the group.
Brave Girls - June 17 release
Though it’s name is still not known, the phoenix-like success of Brave Girls continues after their years-old song Rollin’ went viral this year and breathed new life into their career. It will be their first official new release since August 2020.

LOONA's 4th mini-album is coming this June!https://t.co/4nPG6TrIfT #이달의소녀 #LOONA #AND pic.twitter.com/4Y38jlGS5s
— Bandwagon (@BandwagonAsia) May 31, 2021

Seventeen – Your Choice (June 18)
The 13 members of Seventeen will release their eighth mini album, a tie-in with their Power of ‘Love’ project, ﻿to usher in the summer. It follows several recent releases from the band and of solo tracks from members – including last week’s Bittersweet, featuring Lee Hi from Wonwoo and Mingyu.
Loona – [&] EP (June 28)
The popular girl group return with their fourth mini album, the follow-up to October’s [12:00]. Little is known about it, though a teaser image shared on June 1 used several Latin phrases referencing preparedness and performances.


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New K-pop releases in June 2021: Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127, Monsta X, Loona and more to unveil albums, EPs and singles

Monsta X release their ninth mini-album, “One of a Kind”, this month. They are among a slew of major K-pop acts dropping new singles, EPs and albums in June.

Must-listen K-pop releases in May 2021: BTS, Aespa, Everglow, NCT Dream and more

K-pop superstars BTS have broken all kinds of records this month with their latest single ‘Butter’.

Rising stars of K-pop: Bling Bling members on their music, inspirations and the energy they want to share with the world

Six months after the release of their first single, G.G.B., rising K-pop girl group Bling Bling’s members share their thoughts on the band’s music and reveal what inspired them to pursue a career on stage. Photo: Major9

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BTS drop spicy smooth Hotter Remix music video of their record-breaking K-pop single Butter

BTS have released a new music video of their second all-English single, “Butter” – get ready for “Butter (Hotter Remix)”. Photo: Big Hit Music

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The single Gambler kicks off Monsta X’s ninth mini-album, Exo release their first album since November 2019 and B.I makes his debut with Waterfall
Seventeen usher in the summer months with Power of ‘Love’, while Mamamoo’s Waw explores their last seven years as a group



New music in June from K-pop bands including Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127 and Monsta X is sure to get the summer off to a sizzling start.


New K-pop releases in June 2021: Twice, Seventeen, Exo, NCT 127, Monsta X, Loona and more to unveil albums, EPs and singles

The single Gambler kicks off Monsta X’s ninth mini-album, Exo release their first album since November 2019 and B.I makes his debut with Waterfall Seventeen usher in the summer months with Power of ‘Love’, while Mamamoo’s Waw explores their last seven years as a group

The single Gambler kicks off Monsta X’s ninth mini-album, Exo release their first album since November 2019 and B.I makes his debut with Waterfall

Seventeen usher in the summer months with Power of ‘Love’, while Mamamoo’s Waw explores their last seven years as a group