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KINGDOM Announces Cities For Upcoming Grand America Tour

KINGDOM is embarking on their Grand America tour this fall!

On May 12, concert organizer Studio PAV announced the cities and timeline for KINGDOM’s upcoming “KINGDOM Grand America Tour.”

The tour runs from September 8 to October 1. Between these dates, KINGDOM will visit Vancouver, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, New Jersey, Atlanta, Dallas, San Juan, Bogota, Sao Paulo, Mexico City, and Los Angeles.

Stay tuned for more details!

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[TOUR] KINGDOM Announces ‘Grand America Tour’

Rising idol group KINGDOM will be bringing their stunning concepts and captivating songs to the United States, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Brazil, and Mexico for their upcoming KINGDOM Grand America Tour !

Since their debut in 2021, KINGDOM has charmed fans around the world with their unique worldviews and concepts. Each of the members represents a king in charge of their own kingdom: Dann (Kingdom of Change), Arthur (Kingdom of Rain), Mujin (Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms), Louis (Kingdom of Aesthetic), Ivan (Kingdom of Snow), Jahan (Kingdom of Sun), and Hwon (Kingdom of Storm). With every release, the group tells the tale of each king’s life as they overcome adversity and ascend to their rightful place on their respective thrones. 

In March, KINGDOM released their 6th EP, History of Kingdom: Part VI. MUJIN , which centers around Mujin’s Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms. Members Dann and Mujin also participated in the writing of the album which contains a total of seven tracks: “ Dystopia ,” “ Intro: Stigma ,” “ Song of the Wind ,” “ Elements ,” “ My Wave ,” “ Love is Pain ,” and “ Dystopia (Inst.) .” The title track, “Dystopia” is an epic dance-pop song that fuses a strong bass and solemn traditional instruments to express the group’s resolution to protect the kingdom at all costs.

Tour Schedule & Ticketing Information

Fans can purchase the below tour benefit’s on the tour’s official website . The benefits include:

• VVIP Benefit Package: Fansign / Fansign poster / Group photo / Hi-Touch Session / VVIP Badge & Lanyard / First group to enter the venue
• VIP Benefit Package: Group photo / Hi-Touch Session / VIP Badge & Lanyard / Entry after VVIP

Benefits are included with tickets for stops in the USA and Canada and sold separately for LATAM stops. Tickets to the concert in Latin America are sold through official local box offices, and in most cities in North America the benefits include admission and are sold through Kpoptickets.com. Concert seats are divided by “Tiers”, which are VVIP, VIP, and T3 (in USA and Canada), and T1, T2, T3, and T4 (in LATAM).

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EVENT INFO: KINGDOM GRAND AMERICA TOUR

KINGMAKERS excited to meet Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, Hwon, and Jahan on their very first U.S & LATAM tour!  Check out the links below to prepare for KINGDOM GRAND AMERICA TOUR.

Show day schedules are provided through our social medias  Studio PAV . Please be aware of the concert day schedules to not miss any fan engagements and when doors officially open for show time! 

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KINGDOM Grand America Tour 2023

Studio Pav presents KINGDOM’s K-Pop experience in the Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture. Get ready for an unforgettable night of entrancing music and performances as KINGDOM takes the stage in 12 cities on the KINGDOM Grand America Tour.

With impressive vocals and powerful dance moves, KINGDOM leaves audiences spellbound. Don’t miss this exciting event. Grab tickets now and prepare to be blown away by KINGDOM’s amazing stage presence. It’s a night you won’t want to miss!

Ticket pricing includes VVIP at $139 ,  VIP for $99 , and T3 at $49 .

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Dann Facts: – Dann was born in Ilsan, South Korea. – He has an older brother, born in 1993. – Dann moved to Dubai when he was 10. – He moved back to South Korea in 2016. – During his time in Dubai, Dann attended an international English school and chose French as his second language. – When Dann was 19, he was a translator in Dubai for KCON. – He is a former member of VARSITY under the stage name Seungbo . – Specialties: Drums, Swimming, and Four Languages (Korean, Mandarin, English, French, & a little Arabic). – Dann originally wanted to be an actor, but after listening to music, he dreamed of being a singer. – His habit is caring about people and teasing others. – His role models are JOOHONEY ( MONSTA X ), Jay Park and Jimin ( BTS ). – Dann says that his charming point is his “pretty feet” but a lot of people say his eyes. – Nicknames: Rock Paper Scissors and Dubai Prince. – His favorite artists are JOOHONEY , Song Jihyo , Ryu Seungbeom, and Jang Hyuk . Show more Dann fun facts…

Arthur Facts: – He was born in Jamsil-dong neighbourhood, Seoul, South Korea. – Arthur is an only child. – He is a former member of VARSITY under the stage name Yunho . – He’s good at street dancing and urban choreography. – Arthur helps with the choreography – His favorite artist is BTS ‘s Jungkook . – Arthur’s role model is Park Minhyuk . (Fancafe) – His hobbies are dancing, gaming and playing table tennis. – He sometimes makes strange noises and grinds his teeth in his sleep. – Arthur learned singing from Lee Seungwoo , who is a famous vocal trainer and also an acquaintance of his mother. – Louis says that Arthur is very timid around strangers, but is really nice and funny when you become close to him. – Arthur made the choreography for their song ‘ Blinder ‘. Show more Arthur fun facts…

Mujin Facts: – He was born in Seoul, South Korea. – He has a younger brother, born in 2004. – His favorite colors are black and gray. – Nicknames: Go Mujin, Ryu Jun Yeol and Dongdong. – He likes mint chocolate. – He is a night owl. – Mujin studied English in Los Angeles for 6 months and in Vietnam for 4 months. – Mujin understands English, but struggles with expressing himself fully. – His mom majored in music. – He claims that the maknae line plays a lot of pranks on them and he can’t control them. – His Soundcloud is MUJIN . – Mujin sings and snores in his sleep. – His role model is G-Dragon and he wants to collab with him. – According to Ivan, Mujin resolves his anger easily and adapts well to situations. – His favorite singer is B.I . Show more Mujin fun facts…

Louis Facts: – He has an older sister. – Specialties: Dancing, Soccer. – Hobbies: Listening to Music and playing mobile games. – Nickname: Mobile (이동식), this comes from a play on his name. – Louis wanted to be an idol because of the thrill he got when he was on stage. – His favorite foods are meat, fast food and sushi. – He described himself as goofy, an oddball and mischievous. – Louis is one of the mood makers in the group. – He likes to go out driving alone. – Louis has been training for 3 years. – His role models are BTS and BIGBANG . – He doesn’t have a favorite color. – He loves puppies and has one of his own named Iseul (이슬) meaning “Dew”. – Louis was the first member to join GF Ent. – He has a habit of talking in his sleep. – Dann described Louis as having a fiery personality, but a good heart. – GF Entertainment announced that due to worsening health, Louis will be going on a hiatus to focus on recovery on November 20, 2023. – GF Entertainment has announced that Louis has resumed his activities in the group starting February 9, 2024. Show more Louis fun facts… 

Ivan Facts: – He was born in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. – He has an older sister, born in 2000. – Specialties: Bowling and Taekwondo (he has a black belt). – He was a part of K-Tigers a few years ago. – Nicknames: Prince, High-Pitched Machine and Positive King. – His favorite colors are black and sky blue. – Ivan was an SM trainee, but left to study acting in college. – His specialty is aegyo and is good at facial expressions. – His role models are SEVENTEEN and BTS . – Mujin described Ivan as having a bright personality, very passionate and always kind. Show more Ivan fun facts…

Hwon Facts: – He was born in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. – His favorite colors are black and white. – He likes all animals, but these days he likes bunnies the most. – His hobby is cooking. – Hwon is learning Japanese. – He wants to do a fan meeting and meet KingMakers. – Hwon shares a room with Ivan, Mujin and Louis. (Weverse) Show more Hwon fun facts…

Jahan Facts: – He was born in Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. – He has a younger sister, born in 2004 and a younger brother, born in 2011. – Jahan’s specialties include popping dance and beatboxing. – His hobbies are listening to music, and shopping. – Nickname: Pacqui. – He has been dancing for about 7 years. – Jahan started popping after watching BTS ‘ J-Hope and Jungkook . – He taught himself the choreography of BTS ‘ I Need U and practiced it 5 hours a day. – His role models are J-Hope and Jungkook . Show more Jahan fun facts…

Chiwoo Facts: – Specialties: Dancing, Soccer. – Hobbies: Gaming, Listening to Music. – Nickname: Steve. (Nobody quite knows where the nickname Steve came from, not even Jahan, who was the interviewee at the time.) – Chiwoo plays League of Legends (LoL). – Chiwoo is a big fan of the variety show called ‘ Knowing Brothers ‘ and has watched every episode. – He claims to be the mood maker of the group. – Chiwoo has a habit of rubbing his face because of his sensitive skin. – He likes cats and fantasy movies, such as Lord of the Rings. – Louis said that Chiwoo always looks after the other members and takes care to ask what they want to make them happy. – He likes exercising with the members. – He was casted by the head of GF Ent. at the Yeouido Dance Competition. – Jahan said that Chiwoo is good at soccer, but not good at studying. – On May 25, 2022, GF Entertainment announced that Chiwoo left the group for personal reasons. Show more Chiwoo fun facts..

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The KingDom

Korean: 킹덤 japanese: キングダム.

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• Introduction

The KingDom (previously KINGDOM) (Korean: 더킹덤; Japanese: キングダム) is a Korean boy group under GF Entertainment. The group consists of Dann, Arthur, Mujin, Louis, Ivan, Jahan and Hwon. Each member represents a different king with their own fantasy Kingdoms. They debuted on February 18, 2021, with History of Kingdom Pt.1 Arthur and the title track of "Excalibur". Their comeback album History of Kingdom Pt. 2 Chiwoo was released on July 1, 2021, with the title track of "Karma". History of Kingdom Pt.3 Ivan was released on October 21st 2021 with the title track "Black Crown". On May 25, 2022, GF Entertainment announced CHIWOO's departure and said that the group would continue to promote as a six-member group. On August 31, 2022 Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group.

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Korean: 루이 Japanese: ルイ

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Korean: 이반 Japanese: イワン

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Korean: 훤 Japanese: ふん

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Korean: 자한 Japanese: ジャハン

• Discography

History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan

History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin

History of Kingdom: PartⅤ. Louis

History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann

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• 1.1 Pre-debut
• 1.2 2021: Debut with History Of Kingdom series
• 1.3 2022: History of Kingdom : PartIV. Dann , Chiwoo's departure, addition of Hwon, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis
• 1.4 2023: History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin , Arthur's hiatus, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan , Louis's hiatus
• 1.5 2024: Name change, Realize
• 3.1 Mini albums
• 3.2 Participation releases
• 4.1 America tours
• 4.2 Concert participation
• 5 Awards and nominations
• 8 References
• 9 Official links

History [ ]

Pre-debut [ ].

On January 22, 2020, profile photos for the first three members: Dann , Louis and Chiwoo , were released. [2]

Arthur was revealed as the next member on April 17, [3] followed by Ivan on May 29, [4] Jahan on June 30. [5] and Mujin on July 31. [6]

2021: Debut with History Of Kingdom series [ ]

At midnight on January 9, 2021, KINGDOM released their first teaser image titled "Gate Open D-40". [7] 12 hours later, the group released the first MV teaser for "Excalibur". [8]

In an interview with Hankyung , Ko Yoonyoung, the head of GF Entertainment , explained that the members represent "seven kingdoms and seven kings", with the first album dealing with the story of King Arthur. [9]

The group released their debut mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur , at noon on February 18. [10]

On May 31, the group posted a teaser for their second mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅡ. Chiwoo , which was released on July 1. [11]

On September 23, the group posted a teaser for their third mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅢ. Ivan , which was released on October 21. [12]

2022: History of Kingdom : PartIV. Dann , Chiwoo's departure, addition of Hwon, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis [ ]

On February 17, the group posted a teaser for their fourth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann , set for release on March 17. [13] However, on March 14, it was announced that the album would be postponed to March 31, after members Arthur and Mujin tested positive for COVID-19. [14] The album was then released on March 31 with the title track "Acsension".

On May 25, GF Entertainment announced that Chiwoo left the group and terminated his contract with them due to personal issues. [15]

On August 31, Hwon was introduced as the newest member of the group. He would make his debut with them in their upcoming album. [16]

On September 2, the group posted a teaser for their fifth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis , which was released on October 5. [17]

2023: History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin , Arthur's hiatus, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan , Louis's hiatus [ ]

On February 23, the group posted a teaser for their sixth mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin . [18] Three hours later, a teaser group photo was released, announcing the album would be released on March 23. [19]

On April 25, it was announced that member Arthur would be going on an indefinite hiatus due to health concerns. [20] Since then he has returned and has been working as usually with the group during the Lotte Family concert and has been active on their official Instagram.

On September 19, the group posted a teaser for their seventh mini album, History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan . [21] On September 26, the group posted the comeback scheduler, revealing that the album would be released on October 18. [22]

On November 20, GF Entertainment announced that due to worsening health, Louis would be going on a hiatus to focus on recovery. However, he was present for the 2023 AAA Performance. [23] [24]

2024: Name change, Realize [ ]

On April 3, 2024, KINGDOM unveiled a coming soon poster for their upcoming comeback, scheduled for April 30. [25]

On April 4, GF Entertainment announced they have changed their name to The KingDom . [26]

On April 7, The KingDom announced their eighth mini album Realize . [27]

Members [ ]

Each member represents a different kingdom. [28]

Discography [ ]

Mini albums [ ].

• History of Kingdom : PartⅠ. Arthur (2021)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅡ. Chiwoo (2021)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅢ. Ivan (2021)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅣ. Dann (2022)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅤ. Louis (2022)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅥ. Mujin (2023)
• History of Kingdom : PartⅦ. Jahan (2023)
• Realize (2024)

Participation releases [ ]

• Peak Time - Survival Round ("Shangri-La") (2023)

Concerts [ ]

America tours [ ].

• KINGDOM Grand America Tour (2023) [29]

Concert participation [ ]

• KCON Japan 2023 Showcase: NICE TO MEET U (2023) [30]
• Lotte Duty Free Family Concert (2023) [31]

Awards and nominations [ ]

• Dann and Arthur are former members of VARSITY under their names Seungbo & Yunho.

Gallery [ ]

References [ ], official links [ ].

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Originally set to have a tour in 2020, Cube Entertainment's leading girl group (G)I-DLE are reigniting their tour plans with their Just Me tour. Barging in the year with a wild and edgy image, their recent hit "TOMBOY" and "My Bag" have already set the tone on how much the group has transformed and matured since their last visit to the U.S. In 2019. Breezing through eight cities, — including a venue upgrade in New York — the quintet will also make stops in Mexico and Chile.

Otakon: K-Pop Night, July 29-31

Debuting their K-pop Concert Night with AleXa, Pixy and Rolling Quartz, those who are fans of Asian pop culture are able to get a listen of what the variety of sounds K-pop has to offer. NBC's 'American Song Contest' champion AleXa will bring in the futuristic pop with songs like "Wonderland," "Revolution" and "Xtra." Rising pop stars PIXY will showcase their whimsical performances, and rock band Rolling Quartz will provide some edge.

Lollapalooza: July 29-31

For the first time in Lollapalooza history, this year's festival will feature K-pop artists on its stages. Following the U.S. leg of their tour, TXT will make their music festival debut on Saturday, July 30, at the Solana x Perry's stage at 7:45 pm CT. Fellow HYBE artist and global icon j-hope of BTS closes out the Bud Light Seltzer stage at 9 p.m. CT on July 31.

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LOONA: 2022 LOONA "LOONATHEWORLD" 1st World Tour, Aug. 1-19

Perhaps one of the most-anticipated girl-group concerts of the year, LOONA is set to share a part of their Loonaverse with their fans (better known as Orbit). Since their last appearance at KCON LA in 2019, Hyunjin, Haseul, Yeojin, ViVi, Heejin, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, Choerry, Yves, Go Won, and Olivia Hye will touch down in eight new cities for the first time: San Francisco, Denver, Kansas City, Chicago, Louisville, Reading, Washington DC and New York. 

Unfortunately, due to schedule conflict, member Chuu will not be able to participate in the group's US leg of tour.

SEVENTEEN: "BE THE SUN" World Tour, Aug. 10 - Sept. 6

Considered to be the "HOT"-test concert of this K-pop summer, thirteen-member ensemble SEVENTEEN is about to set the stages ablaze in a 12-stop tour across North American with The Behind the Sun Tour. Carats in the U.S. will be able to catch S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino in the flesh as they perform hits like "Left & Right", "Darl+ing," "Rock With You" and many more.

Head In The Clouds: Pasadena, CA, Aug. 19-21

After 88rising made headlines with an abundant set of Asian talent at this year's Coachella, the music company's own Head in the Clouds festival will return to the Rose Bowl grounds in Pasadena, Calif. Advocating and showcasing Asian talent, it's a no-brainer for Korean musical acts to make this year's festival roster. This year, artists like Chung Ha and Jay Park make their HITC debut while we see the returns of eaJ, R&B songstress BIBI, rap legends Tiger JK and Yoon Mirae.

KCON: Los Angeles, CA, Aug. 19-21

Celebrating its 10th year, the "All Things Hallyu" convention is set to take place on Aug. 19 through Aug. 21 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. Arguably the mecca of every K-pop and K-drama lover, KCON has provided a variety of ways for fans to see their favorites in person.

From fan signings, high touches and other forms of engagement — as well as a two-night concert in the evenings — KCON has become a must for all walks of life. Though the official lineup hasn't been announced, eager attendees are anticipating a superstar roster as the event commemorates its decade-long run.

MCND: MCND American Tour 2022, Aug. 22-31

Debuting in 2020 under TOP Entertainment with their single "Ice Age," Castle J, Bic, Minjae, Huijun, and Win — better known as MCND — will hold their first tour in North America. Starting off in Mexico City on August 22, the K-pop five-piece will hold four shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York and Chicago. The group will then conclude their North American tour with a stop in Toronto on August 31.

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Global Spin: AleXa Is "Sick" In Love In This Monochrome Performance Of Her Latest Single

K-pop star AleXa performs "sick," her first single that highlights her pop-punk influences — and, in turn, "the most authentic version of myself."

On "sick," K-pop star AleXa is so in love that she's almost physically ill.

"Boy, you make me sick/ You're too f—ing perfect/ I don't deserve it," she gushes in the chorus. "Losing my s—, and you make me sick/ Sick to my stomach/ I wanna vomit/ Kissing your lips."

In this episode of Global Spin , AleXa delivers a grungy performance of the track, tied together by her edgy fashion and a grayscale filter.

"Sick" is AleXa's first single of 2024, dropping on Feb. 23 via Interview Music and ZB Label. The vulnerable song also marks a new sonic era, leaving behind her pop hits like "Back in Vogue" and "Wonderland."

"This era of my career feels like the most authentic version of myself. 'Sick' is a departure from my previous releases, and I'm excited to share a side of me that is deeply connected to my pop-punk influences," she revealed in a press statement.

On March 29, AleXa will commence the Sick of You Tour in New York City. She'll hit six cities — including her hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma — before ending April 7 in Los Angeles. 

Press play on the video above to watch AleXa's rocking performance of "sick," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Global Spin.

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30 Must-Hear Albums Coming Out In 2024: Green Day, Usher, Tyla & More

Record releases in 2024 run the gamut, from debut albums to highly-anticipated sophomore efforts and a slew of promising comebacks. Read on for GRAMMY.com's guide to albums coming out in 2024, including releases from (G)I-dle, Kali Uchis and Dua Lipa.

The beginning of a new year is always a hopeful time. We wonder what awaits next, hope for better things to come, and trace goals to improve our lives. And through all these moments, music follows us as the soundtrack to a movie. 

2023 came with plenty of fantastic tunes, and 2024 is shaping up to be just as great. Right from the get-go in January, punk legends Green Day will release Saviors , while Kali Uchis will come forward with her second Spanish album, Orquídeas . Art-rock band The Smile will bring us  Wall of Eyes , and K-pop girl groups (G)I-dle and ITZY are also slated for new releases.

In February, Alabama Shakes ’s Brittany Howard and country darling Gabby Barrett will both release their sophomore LPs, What Now and Chapter & Verse , respectively. Later on, Usher will return to the stage with Coming Home , and J.Lo will finally drop This Is Me… Now , the sequel to 2002’s This Is Me… Then .

Starting March, we can expect Bleachers' eponymous new album, the debut LP of South African revelation Tyla , Lenny Kravitz ’s Blue Electric Light , and more — maybe even Dua Lipa ’s long-awaited third album?

As you gear up for the new year, below is a guide to 30 highly anticipated albums coming out in 2024 that will inspire you even more.

(G)I-dle - TBA

Release date: TBA

Although there’s barely any info out there, (G)I-dle’s label Cube Entertainment confirmed to news outlet Ilgan Sports that the K-pop quintet intends to release their second full album in January.

The new album follows a slate of 2022 releases: EPs I Love and I Feel , and their first studio album, I Never Die . Known for self-produced, challenging concepts, the group had a stellar 2023 with the success of "Queencard," which topped several Korean charts and was one of the year’s most influential K-pop songs .

ITZY - Born To Be

Release date: Jan. 8

K-pop girl group ITZY have been dropping teasers to their third studio album, Born To Be , like breadcrumbs. They first released an eponymous single on Dec. 18, which will then be followed by "Mr. Vampire" on Jan. 2, and finally by the lead track, "Untouchable," on Jan. 8.

With 10 tracks, Born To Be marks the first time ITZY will release solo songs by each member (including Lia, who is currently in a health-related hiatus), and the first time all members participated in writing and composition. To celebrate the release, the group will embark on a world tour, starting in Seoul on Feb. 24.

Kali Uchis - Orquídeas

Release date: Jan. 11

Less than a year after the release of Red Moon in Venus , Colombian American singer Kali Uchis is back — this time with Orquídeas , her second Spanish-language album (fourth in total), set to drop on Jan. 11.

"The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth," Uchis said in a statement. "I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to redefine the way we look at Latinas in music."

To give a taste of how this redefinition will sound like, the singer has shared three singles so far: "Muñekita" with Dominican rapper El Alfa and JT from City Girls, "Te Mata," and "Labios Mordidos" with Karol G .

Kid Cudi - Insano

Release date: Jan. 12

Kid Cudi 's new album has been teased for most of 2023, ending up postponed for January. "I’m sorry for the delay everybody, but I’m a perfectionist. And things gotta be right," the rapper shared on X in September. But as the new year approaches, it looks like Insano will finally see the light of the day.

Carrying a stacked lineup of guest appearances — including Travis Scott , Pharrell Williams and A$AP Rocky — Insano will have more than 40 songs "between the main album and deluxe(s)," according to the rapper. "I wanted to make something undeniable and change my entire live experience. This album was made for tour next year. Get ready," he added.

Until then, you can listen to singles "Porsche Topless," "At The Party" with Travis Scott and Pharrell and "Ill What I Bleed."

Ana Tijoux - VIDA

Release date: Jan. 18

Chilean-French singer Ana Tijoux is set to release VIDA , her first album in nine years, next month. The record is her sixth studio effort, and follows 2014’s Vengo .

With the announcement, the hip-hop musician also shared reggaeton fusion single "Niñx," which was "born as a manifesto to the child we all have inside of us," she explained in a press release. "That living being that is capable of dreaming and building infinite castles of humanity and love."

In October came second single "Tania," which pays homage to her late sister. Both songs were produced by longtime collaborator Andrés Celis. Recently, Tijoux announced that she will go on her first U.S. tour since 2018, as well as a string of dates across Europe and a performance at Lollapalooza Chile.

Green Day - Saviors

Release date: Jan 19

According to a statement, " Saviors is an invitation into Green Day’s brain, their collective spirit as a band, and an understanding of friendship, culture and legacy of the last 30 plus years." The album is their 14th studio release, and follows 2020’s Father Of All Motherf—ers .

As of its contents, the pop-punk trio promises to approach "power pop, punk, rock, indie triumph" and varied themes like "disease, war, inequality, influencers, yoga retreats, alt right, dating apps, masks," and more. "It's raw and emotional. Funny and disturbing. It’s a laugh at the pain, weep in the happiness kind of record," they shared further.

Set to embark on a stadium tour starting May 2024, Green Day dropped three singles off the album to amp up the excitement: "The American Dream Is Killing Me," "Look Ma, No Brains!" and "Dilemma."

Neck Deep - Neck Deep

Release date: Jan. 19

"We’re so stoked to announce our new self-made, self-titled record," Neck Deep vocalist Ben Barlow shared in a statement. "With a return to roots approach, we made this record ourselves at our warehouse in North Wales, with Seb [Barlow, bass] at the helm, and the rest of us over his shoulder, like it was at the start."

This is the Welsh pop-punks’ fifth album, and sees the quintet "knowing ourselves and knowing our ability," explains Barlow. "It’s unapologetically us. We’re professional songwriters now and we’ve really honed in on what we’re good at — but it’s also about having fun and enjoying writing these tracks. And there are those little sonic signatures in the mix that even I can’t really put my finger on that just make it Neck Deep."

Out of 10 tracks, the band shared "Heartbreak of the Century," "Take Me With You," "It Won't Be Like This Forever," and "We Need More Bricks" as singles. One week after the album release, they will kick off a U.S. tour that runs throughout February.

Sleater-Kinney - Little Rope

How do you navigate grief? This is a question that rock duo Sleater-Kinney (formed by Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker ) attempts to explore in Little Rope , their 11th studio album.

In August 2022, Brownstein lost both her mother and stepfather in a car accident while they were vacationing in Italy. In the following months, she turned to her guitar to process the pain. "I don’t think I’ve played guitar that much since my teens or early twenties," she said in a press release. "Literally moving my fingers across the fretboard for hours on end to remind myself I was still capable of basic motor skills, of movement, of existing."

And so Little Rope slowly took shape — a record that "careens headfirst into flaw, into brokenness, a meditation on what living in a world of perpetual crisis has done to us, and what we do to the world in return."

Philip Glass - Philip Glass Solo

Release date: Jan 26

Legendary pianist and composer Philip Glass will release a new piano album in January, called Philip Glass Solo . The collection is described in a statement as "an intimate portrait" of the 84-year-old musician, where he "takes a new look at some of his most enduring and beloved piano works."

Recorded during 2020-2021 in New York, when he spent days at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Glass adds in the same statement that this album is "a document on my current thinking about the music" and that "the listener may hear the quiet hum of New York in the background or feel the influence of time and memory that this space affords."

The album features seven of his best, most renowned oeuvres, like the "Metamorphosis" series, the 1978 organ piece for the Dalai Lama "Mad Rush," and a reworked version of "Truman Sleeps" from the 1998 film The Truman Show .

The Smile - Wall of Eyes

Release date: Jan. 26

Comprising Radiohead members Jonny Greenwood and Thom Yorke with drummer Tom Skinner, The Smile received critical acclaim with their 2022 debut LP, A Light For Attracting Attention . On Jan. 26, they'll release sophomore album Wall of Eyes .

Wall of Eyes was recorded in Oxford and at the Abbey Road Studios, and produced and mixed by Sam Petts-Davies . A first single,  "Bending Hectic," was released in June featuring strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra, followed by the album’s title track in November. The trio will kick off an European tour in March 2024.

Brittany Howard - What Now

Release date: Feb 2

It’s been four years since the release of her soulful solo debut, Jaime , and Brittany Howard is finally ready to welcome us into her life’s new chapter. What Now is a 12-track collection recorded at the Sound Emporium and RCA Studio B in her hometown of Nashville.

The Alabama Shakes singer/songwriter also shared an eponymous lead single, which she described as "the truest and bluest of all the songs" in a statement. "It’s never my design to hurt anyone’s feelings, but I needed to say what was on my mind without editing myself. I like how it’s a song that makes you want to dance, but at the same time the lyrics are brutal."

In support of the album, Howard will embark on a U.S. tour with L'Rain and Becca Mancari starting February. She also shared second single "Red Flags" in November.

Gabby Barrett - Chapter & Verse

Chapter & Verse is the upcoming sophomore album by country star Gabby Barrett, due out Feb. 2. Written by Barrett and co-produced by Ross Copperman , the LP's 13 tracks document her journey as a singer, wife, and mother of (almost) three.

Barrett shared singles "Glory Days," "Cowboy Back," and most recently the ballad "Growin’ Up Raising You." On Instagram, she explained that the latter is "a very sensitive song for me," as it was written based on the experience of raising her firstborn, Baylah. "I’m only 23. I don’t have all the answers to everything. I have not got everything figured out. I am doing the best that I can while trying to raise other people to be the best people that they can be."

Zara Larsson - Venus

Release date: Feb. 9

According to a press release, Zara Larsson’s upcoming Venus is "a pop album fit for a goddess." It is said to find the Swedish singer "setting her own agenda – in part, by looking back on where she’s come from."

This is Larsson’s fourth studio album in total, and her third international one. In an interview with Billboard , she shared that Venus isn’t constricted to one single genre, and that "the real thread throughout the album is just my voice and me telling a story depending on what I’m feeling right now."

The album’s release is spearheaded by singles "Can't Tame Her," "End of Time" and "On My Love" with David Guetta . Larsson will also embark on a UK and European tour in February and March 2024.

Declan McKenna - What Happened to the Beach?

Release date: Feb 9

In his irreverent style, English singer Declan McKenna took it to Instagram to announce his upcoming work. "My third album What Happened To The Beach? is out 9th February," he wrote. My favorite third album yet. In my top three albums I’ve ever made of all time."

Following 2020’s Zeros , What Happened To The Beach? was primarily inspired by Unknown Mortal Orchestra and St. Vincent , and McKenna aimed to "distance himself from the soapboxing of his previous material," according to a press release. "Any time I tried to be too serious, the songs would get too heavy and the thing I was trying to get at, this idea of a release, was weighed down," McKenna said. "The songs sound a lot like the music I listen to."

To get a taste of his new style, McKenna shared singles "Sympathy" and "Nothing Works." In March 2024, he is set to tour the UK and Ireland.

Usher - Coming Home

Release date: Feb 11

Coinciding with his Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performance on Feb. 11, R&B star Usher will release his ninth studio album, Coming Home . This is his first solo effort since 2016’s Hard II Love , and marks his much-awaited return to the stages.

"We’ve put a lot of thought and creativity into this new album to tell a story that is open to interpretation and that will connect with people in different ways," Usher said in a statement. "I know this has been a long time coming for my fans and what I’ll say is that all good things come to those who wait. I hope you enjoy it once you hear it." 

The project is set to feature 20 tracks, including single "Good Good" with 21 Savage and Summer Walker .

Blackberry Smoke - Be Right Here

Release date: Feb. 16

With Be Right Here , southern rock band Blackberry Smoke wants us to enjoy the present. The album was produced by GRAMMY winner Dave Cobb , and recorded at the historic RCA Studio A and at Cobb’s Georgia Mae studio in Savannah, Georgia.

"We always track live together, but this time we had all our amps and drums and everything in the same room," said frontman Charlie Starr in a statement. "It’s just as natural and as real as possible. The last album was very raw too, but with this one I remember different times I would say, ‘I think we should redo that,’ and Dave [Cobb] was like, ‘No, leave it that way. That way it’s magical.’"

Following 2021’s You Hear Georgia , Be Right Here is the band’s eighth studio album. In support of the release, they announced a lengthy 2024 tour across the US, U.K. and Europe.

serpentwithfeet - GRIP

R&B musician Josiah Wise — best known as serpentwithfeet — is unafraid to experiment in music. For his upcoming third album, GRIP , he extends that investigation to the Black gay clubs he grew up in and the intimacies of physical touch. 

According to a press release, "from the project’s start to its end, moments of sweat, indulgence, and tension can be felt through upbeat high-energy records as well as songs that find their home in the steamy bedroom moments."

Out Feb. 16, GRIP follows up on 2021’s Deacon and will feature 10 tracks, led by single "Damn Gloves" with Yanga YaYa and Ty Dolla $ign . The album also soundtracks Heart of Brick , serpent’s debut theater production which ran across the U.S. in the past months.

Idles - TANGK

Release date: Feb 16

British rock band Idles said in a press release that the meaning behind TANGK — their upcoming studio album — is an onomatopoeia for the "lashing way" they imagined their guitars sounding. Described as their most "ambitious and striking" work yet, the band’s fifth album is set to drop on Feb.16.

" TANGK . I needed love. So I made it. I gave love out to the world and it feels like magic. This is our album of gratitude and power. All love songs. All is love," said frontman Joe Talbot , reinforcing that TANGK is, first and foremost, an album focused on that feeling. The first taste of this project can be heard on the single "Dancer," which features LCD Soundsystem ’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang.

Jennifer Lopez - This Is Me… Now

Twenty years after the release of her iconic This Is Me… Then album — which featured hits like "Jenny from the Block" — J.Lo is back in the spotlight again. After rekindling with actor Ben Affleck in 2021, she announced the sequel to her 2002 release, This Is Me… Now , and stated in an interview with Vogue that the album represents a "culmination" of who she is.

A press release also describes This Is Me… Now as an "emotional, spiritual and psychological journey" across all that Lopez has been through in the past decades. Fans can also expect more details on the new-and-improved Bennifer, as many of the titles among its 13 tracks suggest, especially "Dear Ben Pt. II."

After months of teasing, the singer finally revealed the release date to be Feb. 16 — with first single "Can’t Get Enough" coming out Jan. 10.

Les Amazones d'Afrique - Musow Dance

Formed in 2014 in Bamako, Mali, by three renowned music stars and social change activists (Mamani Keïta, Oumou Sangaré and Mariam Doumbia), the all-female supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique has since expanded to include several artists across Africa and the diaspora.

Blending a myriad of music styles with a pledge for gender equality and ending ancestral violence, they received critical acclaim with 2017’s République Amazone and 2020’s Amazones Power , and aim even bigger for their upcoming third record, Musow Dance .

For that, a press release states that the group worked with producer Jacknife Lee ( U2 , Modest Mouse , Taylor Swift ) to "embrace a powerful pop sound led by 808s and glitchy synths and drawing from contemporary hip-hop and trap influences," expanding their already rich sonic tapestry into something extraordinary.

Chromeo - Adult Contemporary

2024 marks 20 years since Chromeo arrived in the music scene with the flashy, funky She’s in Control . To celebrate this milestone and to prove that they still have more to give, the Montreal duo will release their sixth studio album, Adult Contemporary , on February 16.

Compared to the works of Steely Dan in a press release, the album is said to explore "what it means to be funky in your 30s and 40s," and features 14 songs written and produced by the duo. " Adult Contemporary is a meditation on modern, mature relationships, which means: If we gotta sing about curling irons, so be it," said vocalist Dave 1.

Chromeo released four singles off the project so far: "Personal Effects," "(I Don't Need a) New Girl," "Replacements" with La Roux and "Words with You."

MGMT - Loss of Life

Release date: Feb. 23

MGMT have announced their first album in six years since 2018’s Little Dark Age . Loss of Life features 10 tracks, including their first-ever album feature with French singer Christine and the Queens .

In a statement, the Connecticut duo said that they are "very proud of this album and the fact that it was a relatively painless birth after a lengthy gestation period." Over on Instagram, they added that Loss of Life is "an album that brandishes the power of love in the face of inevitable human death and decay, and hopes to encourage collective comfort in remembering the universe’s inextinguishable yet often brutal desire to find balance and harmony. Or something." Singles "Mother Nature" and "Bubblegum Dog" are out now.

Allie X - Girl With No Face

"It’s very hard to sum up a body of work you’ve spent thousands of hours on, but here’s an attempt," pop visionary Allie X said about her upcoming album, Girl With No Face , in a statement. "There is a death in this music, as well as the beginning of a rebirth. I needed to make something that came completely from me." 

Entirely self-produced, Girl With No Face is preceded by "Black Eye" and an eponymous single, and is slated to release on Feb.23. According to the Canadian singer/songwriter, its 11 tracks are "angry, stubborn, honest, dry, melodramatic, fast, and indulgent." 

Jacob Collier - Djesse Vol. 4

Release date: Feb. 29

Virtuoso Jacob Collier is also set to conclude his Djesse series in 2024 with the release of Djesse Vol. 4 .The album follows 2021’s GRAMMY-nominated Djesse Vol. 3 , and symbolizes the end of an era for the English artist.

"Five years ago, in the wake of a musical journey that had begun in solitude, I set out on an epic adventure with a big dream — a collaborative quadruple album," Collier said in a statement. "In many ways, Djesse Vol. 4 is an album that’s taken me 30 years to make. It is, to me, a celebration of humankind — the way that I see it and hear it, built with musicians from every corner of the world. To be culminating this collaborative experiment with a 100,000 voice audience-choir, a sound that permeates the heart of this album, feels like I’ve found the heart of it."

Even before release, Djesse Vol. 4 is already notable: 2022 standalone single "Never Gonna Be Alone," featuring Lizzy McAlpine and John Mayer , was nominated for a GRAMMY award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental and Vocals, and later revealed to be included in the tracklist. Other singles comprise "Wellll," "Little Blue" with Brandi Carlile , "Wherever I Go" with Lawrence and Michael McDonald and "Witness Me" with Shawn Mendes , Stormzy, and Kirk Franklin .

Bleachers - Bleachers

Release date: March 8

Jack Antonoff is one of the most important hands shaping the sound of current pop. His songwriting and producing skills crafted hits for a slew of artists, from Taylor Swift to Lana del Rey , and earned him eight GRAMMYs so far (he is also nominated for the 2024 GRAMMYs in the Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical category alongside D'Mile , Metro Boomin , Hit-Boy and Daniel Nigro ). In addition to that, Antonoff also fronts rock band Bleachers, and is gearing up to release its eponymous fourth studio album.

Lead track "Modern Girl" and second offering "Alma Mater," featuring Lana del Rey, exemplify the press release description of the album as bittersweet "music for driving on the highway to, for crying to and for dancing to at weddings." Bleachers offers a "reassuringly touchable and concrete" sentiment, the release continued, to "exist in crazy times but remember what counts." Bleachers will tour the U.K. in March before heading to the U.S. with band Samia in May and June.

Tyla - Tyla

Release date: March 1

2023’s revelation Tyla is ready to dazzle the world even more with her eponymous debut LP. Coming out March 1, it will feature the viral hit and lead single "Water" — which is nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 2024 GRAMMYs alongside "Amapiano" by ASAKE & Olamide, Burna Boy's "City Boys," "UNAVAILABLE" from Davido feat. Musa Keys, and Arya Starr's "Rush" — as well as other tracks like "Truth or Dare," "Butterflies" and "On and On."

"I cannot wait for the world to experience an African Popstar," the singer shared on Instagram. "Everything that’s happening has surpassed anything I could have dreamt of. African music is going global and I’m so blessed to be one of the artists pushing the culture." 

Tyla will be touring Europe and the U.S. in spring.

Lenny Kravitz - Blue Electric Light

Release date: March 15

In October, Lenny Kravitz kicked off his return to music with the Star Wars-inspired "TK421" and its NSFW music video — in which the singer appears naked from behind in several scenes. The single spearheads his twelfth studio album and first double LP, Blue Electric Light , set to release on March 15.

Blue Electric Light is Kravitz’s first effort since 2018’s Raise Vibration . He recorded the album’s 12 tracks entirely in the Bahamas, and played most of the instruments himself, in collaboration with Craig Ross. Kravitz has recently announced a European tour in support of the album, starting in June.

Sheryl Crow - Evolution

Release date: March 29

After saying she wouldn’t make another album following 2018’s Threads , Sheryl Crow changed her mind — on March 29, her twelfth studio LP, Evolution , will be out. "I said I’d never make another record, though there was no point to it," she said in a statement. "But this music comes from my soul. And I hope whoever hears this record can feel that."

Talking about the creative process of the album, the nine-time GRAMMY winner shared: "I started off sending one song to [producer] Mike [Elizondo], which turned into four, and it was going to be an EP. But the songs just kept flowing out of me, four songs turned into nine and it was pretty obvious this was an album." With the announcement, Crow also shared lead single "Alarm Clock."

Bring Me the Horizon - Post Human: Nex Gen

Post Human: Nex Gen was first announced in June 2023, leaving Bring Me the Horizon fans excited for the follow-up to the band’s 2020 EP, Post Human: Survival Horror . However, in August, frontman Oliver Sykes shared on Instagram that due to "unforeseen circumstances," the band was "unable to complete the record to the standard we’d be happy with," postponing its original Sept. 15 release.

A new release date hasn’t been confirmed, but Sykes affirms that it is "close." The album is preceded by singles "LosT," "AmEN!" featuring rapper Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw, and "DArkSide." On Dec. 22, the band also announced that they have split ways with keyboardist Jordan Fish, but that their upcoming UK and Ireland tour in January will continue as expected.

Dua Lipa - TBA

The stunning Future Nostalgia brightened early pandemic days of 2020, and since then the world can’t get enough of Dua Lipa. In 2023, the superstar reached new heights with Barbie movie soundtrack "Dance The Night," earning two GRAMMY nominations. In the Song Of The Year category, the track is up against Lana del Rey's "A&W," Swift's "Anti-Hero," "Butterfly" by Jon Batiste, Miley Cyrus' "Flowers," SZA's "Kill Bill," Billie Eilish's "What Was I Made For?" and "Vampire" by Olivia Rodrigo. In the Best Song Written for Visual Media category, competitors are "Barbie World," "I'm Just Ken" and "What Was I Made For?" from Barbie The Album , and "Lift Me Up" from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever . 

But she has even more in store for 2024. With the release of "Houdini" in November, the English-Albanian singer ushered in a new chapter — her third album, title and due date yet to be announced, is well on its way.

2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined Pop Music

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15 K-Pop Songs That Took 2023 By Storm: From Seventeen’s “Super (손오공)” to NewJeans' "Super Shy"

From global tours to viral TikTok hits, explore how acts like Seventeen, Fifty Fifty, and newcomers like NCT DOJAEJUNG shaped the evolution of K-pop with new song releases in 2023.

2023 was a busy year for K-pop. As the South Korean industry moves at lightning speed, new albums were released almost every day, and dozens of artists made their debuts. K-pop tours crossed the globe, and acts like TWICE and BLACKPINK filled out stadiums. Songs like Jung Kook ’s "Seven" featuring Latto, or Fifty Fifty’s "Cupid," were playing everywhere, from TikTok to Target stores.

Amidst so much content, what singles best defined this year? There’s mighty chart-toppers, such as NewJeans ’s "Super Shy" and AKMU’s "Love Lee," and sales monsters like Seventeen ’s "Super" and Jisoo’s "Flower." Of equal importance, there are also songs that entered our collective unconscious — whether for their flawless melodies, such as NCT DOJAEJUNG ’s "Perfume", or for their sassy irreverence, like (G)I-dle ’s "Queencard".

In terms of musical trends, retro sounds dominated the scene, taking inspiration from synth-pop, to disco, to Jersey club. There’s a few blustering tracks, too, proving K-pop’s versatility and reinvention powers in a style that has been often overused.

Years from now, when we look back to the sounds that shaped 2023, the 15 songs below — listed by order of release — will definitely be remembered:

Fifty Fifty - "Cupid"

Rookie girl group Fifty Fifty turned heads with their sublime debut EP , The Fifty , at the end of 2022. This year, they made their first comeback in February with the sweet "Cupid" and reached even further. The single went massively viral on TikTok, peaked at number 17 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and reached no. 8 on the UK Singles Chart.

Fifty Fifty were poised to be 2023’s big breakouts — an impressive feat for a group coming from a small company like ATTRAKT. However, at the end of June, the quartet found themselves embroiled in a complex legal battle against the label. In October, ATTRAKT terminated the contracts of members Aran, Sio, and Saena, leaving Keena as the only active member of the group. For all those reasons, "Cupid" is a bittersweet listen. Its sugary synths and bubbly harmonies are still delightful, but its background story and the feeling of lost potential tinge every chord with sadness.

Jimin - "Like Crazy"

BTS’s Jimin had long proved his prowess as a soloist (seen in "Lie," his 2016 solo released under the group), but it wasn’t until this year that he put forward a proper solo debut album. Out in March, Face presented Jimin at his truest: he co-wrote five out of six songs, and helped conceptualize the record and the music video for title track "Like Crazy."

Inspired by the 2011 movie of the same name, "Like Crazy" is a dark synth-pop journey through desperation. In the lyrics, Jimin tries to hold together whatever is left of a crumbling relationship. "I'd rather be / Lost in the lights, lost in the lights / I'm outta my mind / Can you help me numb the pain?" he pleads. Delivered with stirring mastery, the song resonated with audiences across the globe, leading Jimin to become the first South Korean to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart .

Jisoo - "Flower"

After Jennie’s "Solo," Rosé’s R and Lisa’s Lalisa , BLACKPINK fans couldn’t be more eager for the quartet’s final member, Jisoo , to make her solo debut. Luckily, her single album Me came out in March, featuring lead single "Flower" and b-side "All Eyes on Me." At the time of release, Jisoo became the first K-pop female solo artist to become a million-seller, with Me exceeding 1.31 million pre-orders .

"Flower" is elegant and delicate, with pop synths that swirl around trap beats and lots of space. Traditional Korean music elements enhance its royal feel, while Jisoo’s husky vocals lament the loss of a relationship. Here, Jisoo proves her potential as a soloist, and opens the doors for BLACKPINK to begin a new era.

IVE - "I Am"

Another promising girl group to emerge in 2022, IVE are hitmakers with an empowering edge. From the meaning of their name ("I have") to their self-penned lyrics, the sextet aims to give the public as much confidence as they display on stage.

"I Am" spearheaded their first full album release in April, I’ve IVE , and quickly topped music charts in South Korea. With a disco flair reminiscent of ABBA, the single is a momentous celebration that reminds us to live life to the fullest. As they sing in the chorus: "That's my life, it’s a beautiful galaxy / Be a writer, the genre is fantasy / A big, big stage will open for me tomorrow / So that is who I am."

NCT DOJAEJUNG - "Perfume"

SM Entertainment’s decision to unite three of the smoothest vocalists under NCT into a subunit was one of 2023’s best decisions. Formed by Doyoung, Jaehyun and Jungwoo — or DOJAEJUNG — the trio released the unexpected but impeccable EP Perfume in April.

The eponymous title track encapsulates their vocal talents in a sultry R&B jam, overflowing with ‘90s nostalgia and heavenly harmonies. "I'll fill your day with heavenly scents / To remind you of my name at every step," they sing. Like the best perfumes, its notes spread and linger, creating a mesmerizing effect. Few songs flow so effortlessly.

Seventeen - "Super (손오공)"

Since their debut in 2015, one of K-pop’s most beloved acts, Seventeen, shows no signs of slowing down. The 13-member group continues to grow their fanbase and break records every year — 2023’s proof being their tenth EP released in April, FML . According to their agency, Pledis Entertainment, the EP sold 6.2 million copies — the highest sales ever in K-pop — and recently won Album of the Year at the 2023 MAMA Awards.

FML came with two lead singles, "F*ck My Life" and "Super," but it’s the latter’s grandiosity that stood out the most. Inspired by Sun Wukong, the mythological Monkey King of classic Chinese novel Journey to the West , the boisterous track blends Jersey club and bass drums into a larger-than-life celebration. "I love my team, I love my crew / We already made it this far," they sing, acknowledging what brought them to where they are.

Le Sserafim - "Unforgiven"

When the legendary Nile Rodgers chooses your song to be his first foray into K-pop , you must be doing something right. That is the case of Le Sserafim, the fearless girl group under Source Music (a sub-label of HYBE), and their May single "Unforgiven."

Off their debut studio album, also named Unforgiven , the track samples Ennio Morricone ’s theme song from the 1966 film The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly , with Rodgers’ funky chords adding even more flair to a pop-country, hip-hop feast. "Never asked for forgiveness or anything / Gonna target taboos, watch me now," the quintet professes. Above all, "Unforgiven" is about freedom, and extends that concept to music creation as well.

aespa - "Spicy"

"Tell me what you see / When you look at me / ‘Cause I am a 10 out of 10, honestly," raps Giselle in the ultra-confident "Spicy." Off aespa’s third EP released in May, MY World , this gripping single provides the best of cheeky ‘90s pop mixed with rubbery synths and a revving pulse.

The SM Entertainment quartet gained attention upon their 2020 debut for incorporating avatars of themselves (æ-aespa) and an AI-inspired lore in their music. As their discography has grown, their concept and sound evolved to encompass new styles that reflect a bulletproof self-esteem. With "Spicy," aespa have proven to be more than just a hyper-tech fad, and entered main character territory.

(G)I-dle - "Queencard"

During a press conference for the release of their sixth EP in May, I Feel , the leader and producer of (G)I-dle, Soyeon, said that "the core message of 'Queencard' is that you can be a beautiful person if you adore yourself."   

If you aren’t there yet, "Queencard" might just be the antidote. Here, (G)I-dle employ their megawatt charisma to deliver an irreverent, unabashedly pop track with hints of rock and roll. Part satire, part girl power anthem, "Queencard, I’m hot / My boob and booty is hot," is one of the most iconic lines of 2023, and if that doesn’t boost your self-esteem just a little, you might be taking yourself too seriously.

ATEEZ - "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)"

ATEEZ are one of the most commanding boy groups in K-pop. Since debuting in 2018, they captivate the stage: their facial expressions, knife-sharp choreographies, and hard-hitting sounds make it impossible to do otherwise.

Cut to 2023 , when they made everyone "slow it down" and "make it bouncy," as goes the chorus of their June single "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)." Aside from the name reference, this has nothing to do with the Red Hot Chili Peppers — ATEEZ just wanted to show the world "A different kind of spicy, Cheongyang chili pepper vibe." It works. "Bouncy" is a tour de force in their discography, making a wild spectacle out of distorted, dystopian chaos.

NewJeans - "Super Shy"

2023’s definite hit of the summer came by the hands of NewJeans — the trailblazing girl group from HYBE’s sub-label ADOR. Their 2022 debut EP, New Jeans , took K-pop by storm, but this year proved they’re global stars to watch: the quintet was nominated Time's Next Generation Leaders , landed high fashion ambassadorships with brands like Gucci and YSL, performed at Lollapalooza in August, and released their sophomore EP in July, Get Up .

"Super Shy" is the album’s effervescent first single. "I'm super shy, super shy / But wait a minute while I / Make you mine, make you mine," they sing in flirtatious lilts, underpinned by UK garage and Jersey club beats. The result is a shot of pure pop serotonin.

NCT Dream - "ISTJ"

July’s "ISTJ" brings soaring harmonies and a propulsive melody to shape one of this year’s most enthusiastic hits. Off NCT Dream’s third studio album of the same name, it was inspired by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality test, which is widely popular in South Korea. Individuals with the ISTJ personality type are said to be quiet and practical — nothing to do with the high-energy hip hop that NCT Dream portray in their song.

However, that’s because "ISTJ" is written from the point of view of their opposite type: ENFPs, who are usually the life of the party. Such a creative concept reinforces why NCT Dream keep on rising — from the teen sub-group made up of the youngest members from the collective NCT , they have now matured into charismatic leaders of their own.

AKMU - "Love Lee"

The first release in two years from sibling duo AKMU — formed by Lee Su-hyun and Lee Chan-hyuk — "Love Lee" is as lovely as it sounds. Out in August along b-side "Fry’s Dream," the track swept Korean charts since day one, and stayed atop the Circle Digital Chart (one of the biggest music charts in the country) for six non-consecutive weeks.

Initially unassuming, this jaunty ballad reveals its charms slowly, like honey dripping from a spoon. Su-hyun’s crystalline voice would be enough to steal the show, but here it is paired with sweet production quirks from Chan-hyuk, making the track a simple, yet memorable highlight of 2023.

RIIZE - "Get a Guitar"

For the past seven years, all male trainees under SM Entertainment eventually debuted in NCT — a larger group which holds several units like NCT 127 and NCT Dream. 2023 marked a change in that dynamic: in September, fresh-faced RIIZE launched their first single album, Get a Guitar .

The groovy title track is anchored by guitar plucks and retro synths, providing a feel-good introduction to their charms and a bright, light vibe to follow. Preceded by the wistful "Memories," Get a Guitar was a commercial success, receiving over 1 million pre-order sales — a new record for debut albums under SM. In 2024, these young men are sure to rise even higher, starting with an upcoming comeback on January 5.

Jung Kook - "Standing Next to You"

BTS’s youngest member Jung Kook took his time to officially launch a solo career. Since the band announced a break in group activities last year, he carefully directed his efforts to the Western market, releasing a series of collaborative singles like "Left and Right" with Charlie Puth , 2022 FIFA World Cup’s "Dreamers,"   "Seven" with rapper Latto and "3D" featuring Jack Harlow .

While all these songs are hits on their own, it turns out Jung Kook was saving the best for last. In November, he finally dropped his debut solo album, Golden , and title track "Standing Next to You." Inspired by the best of Michael Jackson, he moves through the song with conviction and poise, delivering a timeless hit for years to come.

2023 In Review: 5 Trends That Defined K-Pop

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K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid of trying new ways of making music and building fan communities. Read on for five trends in K-pop that marked the industry in 2023, from globally-based acts to new sounds.

K-pop is a living, breathing organism. It’s way beyond just pop music from South Korea — more like a whole microcosm that includes culture, tech, fashion, other music genres, and even other countries. Its boundaries are increasingly blurry: there are K-pop groups releasing albums entirely in English and American groups being created under the K-pop business model. Where does it end, and where does it begin?

No one knows exactly. What we do know, though, is that the industry and all its adjacent productions remain one of the most experimental and innovative. K-pop aims to appease the biggest crowds possible, but it’s also unafraid to leap into new ways of making music and building fan communities.

These are some of the traits that make it so exciting — whether it’s a 24-member, NFT-based group like tripleS or a song about baggy jeans , you never know what awaits around the corner. As K-pop continues to expand and surprise, here are five trends that marked the industry in 2023.

Boy Groups To The Front

If 2022 was the year of girl groups in K-pop, 2023 saw a wave of boy groups rising up to the challenge. While female acts continue to thrive — with exciting names like Loossemble, Kiss of Life and tripleS joining the industry — it was this year’s male debuts that attested the beginning of a new era.

Monster rookies ZEROBASEONE broke all-time records by selling over 1 million copies of their first E P, July’s Youth In The Shade , on the first day of release. The nine-member group was formed through survival TV show "Boys Planet," and was marketed as the initiator of K-pop’s fifth generation. That statement is not as simple as it looks (many factors contribute to a change of generations in K-pop, not just debuts), but it pointed to a definite handing of the torch.

There were also fresh teams coming from some of the most well-established K-pop agencies this year. Xikers , the younger peers of ATEEZ at KQ Entertainment, debuted in March. In May, BoyNextDoor came forth from KOZ Entertainment, a subsidiary of HYBE ( BTS , TXT, and more) founded by the singer, producer and leader of Block B. In September, RIIZE met the world as SM Entertainment’s first non-NCT-related boy group since 2016.

Other promising newcomers include Xodiac, 8Turn, Evnne, TOZ, and Ampers&One — many of whom are former contestants of "Boys Planet" — and it becomes clear that 2023 set the bar for a new generation of boy bands to come.

Living In The Age Of TikTok

"The ideal recipe for a great K-pop song would be a catchy hook/chorus — which is usually in English so more people can sing it — and a danceable song that can bring on a choreography that is infectious enough so people want to learn them and make TikToks," manager and A&R consultant Marion Van der wees told GRAMMY.com earlier this year.  

Van der wees’ statement rings true. While TikTok and Instagram Reels have been popular in K-pop for a few years, they became the norm in 2023. From rookies like Lun8 to industry veterans like Red Velvet , every release now comes with an obligatory video "challenge" for those platforms, intended to be replicated ad infinitum by the artist, their peers, and their fans.

As K-pop becomes increasingly fandom-focused, these challenges also serve as one of the main forms of interaction between artists of different labels, styles, and levels of experience who wouldn’t normally engage with each other. It’s less a question of going viral, and more of cross-promoting, exposing themselves to new audiences, and gifting fans with unique content.

Besides all that, newer groups like RIIZE are tapping into Gen Z’s online habits and reveling in their spontaneity: they gained buzz for replying to fans’ comments and for posting relatable ( if a little unhinged ) videos, just like any teenager would.

AI Dreams (Or Nightmares?)

While AI music and virtual artists have been on exponential rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, 2023 was the year where K-pop truly embraced them. Virtual girl group MAVE: amassed over 26 million views on their debut single, January’s "Pandora," and virtual boy group PLAVE, who also debuted this year, became the first of their kind to perform at KCON LA in August.

In May, entertainment giant HYBE launched Midnatt, the alter ego of singer-songwriter Lee Hyun. Although Hyun is a real person, his first single "Masquerade" was released in six languages (English, Korean, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese) through the utilization of Supertone, an AI audio company that HYBE acquired in January. Supertone modulated Hyun’s tone, pronunciation, delivery, and even shifted his voice from male to female.

AI is also shaping how fans interact with artists — you can even talk to the digital twin of GOT7 member Mark Tuan now. Created by New Zealand company Soul Machines, Digital Mark Tuan is available 24/7 via OpenAI’s GPT3, and aims to "connect with fans, share stories about the real Mark Tuan, and cement his presence in the metaverse," according to Soul Machine's website .

These projects have growing audiences, but there’s still plenty of discussion on whether K-pop and AI’s mix has yielded positive results. As best summarized by songwriter/producer Wonderkid on Grammy.com’s roundtable , K-pop’s relationship with AI "looks good on the surface, but we recognize what is missing in half a second. I think of it as falling in love with a robot: it may someday be possible, but it would take a very, very long time."

Softer Sounds And Chill Vibes Proliferate 

K-pop has always been known for shaping different musical genres into something of its own. This diversity — spanning from reggae to classic orchestra, sometimes all in one song — is part of K-pop’s DNA. Superstars like Stray Kids and NCT 127 often have their styles described as "noise music," and girl groups like BLACKPINK and ITZY rose to the top with hard-hitting beats, spawning a trend that is still followed by several rookies.

This bold, in-your-face style of K-pop will likely always exist, but a new trend has begun to emerge. Songs from rookie groups like NewJeans , IVE , and even Fifty Fifty (see their viral "Cupid" ) are softer and have the calming effect of putting on earphones in a busy office.

NewJeans’ December 2022 single "Ditto" was inspired by Baltimore club but also manages a more chill vibe. The year-round hit achieved the coveted PAK — Perfect All-Kill, meaning it  charted at No. 1 on real-time, daily and weekly charts on all major South Korean music streaming platforms. IVE’s disco-infused "I Am" was another PAK winner, and so was the duo AKMU’s bouncy ballad "Love Lee."

The trend toward more mellow sounds is also present in three of BTS’ solo projects this year: Jimin came forward with the synth-pop of "Like Crazy," V approached soul and jazz on his "Slow Dancing," and Jung Kook channeled Michael Jackson with the funky "Standing Next to You." Even the debuting boy groups of this year have chosen more laid back sounds. Zerobaseone sampled A-ha ’s "Take on Me" for "In Bloom," and RIIZE’s synth-laden "Get a Guitar" is filled with nostalgia. As industry trendsetters veer towards pleasing melodies and chill vibes with retro inspirations, these sounds are certain to become even more widespread in the following years.

K-Pop Beyond The K

"For K-pop to truly become mainstream worldwide, the ‘K’ in K-pop needs to be removed, and it should just be ‘pop’ in itself," HYBE chairman Bang Si-hyuk said in a press release about the label’s latest endeavor: a trainee survival show called "The Debut: Dream Academy," which premiered on Sept. 1. In partnership with Geffen Records, HYBE embarked on "a worldwide search for the next global girl group," receiving over 120,000 applications from Argentina to Japan. The resulting six-member group, KATSEYE, will likely debut next year, followed by a Netflix docuseries.

A few months prior, JYP Entertainment (home to groups like TWICE and Stray Kids) also announced the reality competition show "A2K (America2Korea)", in partnership with Republic Records. Their goal was to create a U.S.-based girl group with members of diverse backgrounds, but who would be trained under the K-pop system. The resulting sextet, VCHA, released their first single album, " SeVit (New Light) ," in September.

Add to that SM Entertainment, who helms groups like EXO and NCT, teaming up with UK production company Moon&Back in order to launch a boy band in early 2024, and you have nearly all of K-pop’s biggest players placing bets on Western-based projects. As K-pop has always been an export-driven industry, these moves are no surprise — but 2023 marked a year where companies were finally successful in applying the K-pop model to form artists in markets outside of Asia.

Whether VCHA, KATSEYE, and other groups will be successful remains a mystery, but their existence points to a shift. As THEBLACKLABEL singer and producer Vince mentioned in Grammy.com’s roundtable , "we don’t call pop music from America ‘American pop’, we just call it ‘pop.’" K-pop might be headed in the same direction.

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Maverick City Music And Kirk Franklin Announce The ‘Kingdom’ Tour

Special Guests Jonathan McReynolds and Housefires To Join Across All Shows 

Tickets on sale starting friday, march 18th at 10am local on ticketmaster.com  .

Today, GRAMMY nominated, Billboard Music Award winning, platinum-selling, multi-racial, multi-cultural, and genre-bending collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY Award winning artist, songwriter, producer and cultural icon Kirk Franklin have announced the Kingdom Tour featuring special guests Jonathan McReynolds and Housefir es . 

Produced by Live Nation and Undivided, the 37-city tour kicks off on June 1st at FTX Arena in Miami, FL making stops across North America in Atlanta, Toronto, Nashville, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Denver, CO at Ball Arena on July 31st. At the conclusion of the Kingdom Tour, a collaboration album, Kingdom , will follow featuring Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin.

TICKETS:  Tickets go on sale starting Friday, March 18th at 10am local time on Ticketmaster.com  

KINGDOM TOUR DATES: 

Wed Jun 01 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena

Thu Jun 02 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

Sat Jun 04 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

Sun Jun 05 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre 

Tue Jun 07 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC

Thu Jun 09 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Fri Jun 10 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sun Jun 12 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Tue Jun 14 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

Thu Jun 16 – Washington DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Jun 17 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Sat Jun 18 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Sun Jun 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena

Tue Jun 21 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

Wed Jun 22 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center

Thu Jun 23 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena

Sat Jun 25 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Sun Jun 26 – Chicago, IL– Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Tue Jun 28 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center

Thu Jun 30 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Fri Jul 01 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum

Sat Jul 02 – Jackson, MS – Brandon Amphitheater

Thu Jul 07 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Fri Jul 08 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman 

Sat Jul 09 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

Sun Jul 10 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Wed Jul 13 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Sat Jul 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

Tue Jul 19 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena

Wed Jul 20 – Portland, OR – Moda Center

Fri Jul 22 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion

Sat Jul 23 – Irvine, CA – Five Point Amphitheater

Sun Jul 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Wed Jul 27 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

Thu Jul 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

Fri Jul 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena

Sun Jul 31 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

ABOUT MAVERICK CITY MUSIC 

Five-time Grammy nominated super group Maverick City Music has been making noise since forming in 2018.  Featuring a rotating group of members that include Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Dante Bowe, Lizzie Morgan, MJ George, Aaron Moses, Joe L Barnes and Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music brings together a diverse array of voices, drawing inspiration from soul, gospel, R&B, and indie rock. Their 2021 album Old Church Basement, in collaboration with Elevation Worship, earned the group three Grammy nominations across three categories including nominations for their largest single to date, “Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine),” and  “Wait On You (feat. Dante Bowe & Chandler Moore.)” 

Founded by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay in 2018, Maverick City Music emerged from a series of writing camps dedicated to bringing together a diverse range of artists from various genres who would normally not have the opportunity to be in a room together. The songs that emerged from these writing camps would lay the groundwork for the success of Maverick City Music.  In two years, the group secured multiple top ten releases on the Billboard charts, garnered over 300 million streams worldwide, and sold out their first ever tour which took place in arenas across the country. The impact of Maverick City Music continues to resonate as they bring together millions of people and provide a sense of community to those who needed a place to go. In 2021 Billboard crowned Maverick City Music as the #2 Gospel artist of the year. Maverick City Music has earned multiple Stellar Gospel Music Awards, Dove Awards and a Billboard Music Award.

ABOUT KIRK FRANKLIN

Kirk Franklin is a 16-time GRAMMY Award winning songwriter, arranger, and producer. After over 30 years of continuous hits and tremendous success bridging Hip-Hop, Pop, and Gospel together, Franklin’s Love Theory bowed at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and kept the position on lock for thirty-nine weeks. The vibrant track marked the singer’s record-extending seventh #1 and his second start atop the chart. Love Theory also opened at #1 on Gospel Streaming Songs as well as Gospel Digital Song Sales charts. The album LONG LIVE LOVE and single “Love Theory” won two GRAMMYs in January 2020. Kirk continuously creates a sonic compass to everyday culture and curates a Gospel moment whenever and however he can to keep the message of the Gospel pushing forward. Known for his timeless songs and epic collaborations with artists including, Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Michael Jackson, Wyclef John, and more, Franklin’s impact doesn’t just stop at the charts. He promotes the growth and development of young artists by hosting a summer camp, Camp Lotus, for aspiring artists and musicians. Franklin also supports various non-profit organizations including, Compassion International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. While Franklin is committed to helping his communities, he is also passionate about making sure Gospel reaches new heights and entertainment mediums. Aside from Franklin’s podcast Good Words, available on all digital platforms, his satellite radio show on Sirius XM Kirk Franklin’s Praise, and a phenomenal music show on Twitch, Franklin is the executive producer of Kingdom Business, a scripted drama for BET, and served as executive producer and music producer for the holiday film, Kirk Franklin’s A Gospel Christmas, which aired on Lifetime.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

About Undivided

Undivided is the premiere and leading entertainment firm for Christian-Gospel artists. Undivided provide its clients with management, touring, public-relations, marketplace branding and long-term strategic career consultation and planning services. Follow @UndividedEnt on social media.

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Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin Announce the Kingdom Tour

Mar 11 , 2022

Kansas City, Mo. (March 11, 2022) – Today, GRAMMY nominated, Billboard Music Award winning, platinum-selling, multi-racial, multi-cultural, and genre-bending collective Maverick City Music and 16-time GRAMMY Award winning artist, songwriter, producer and cultural icon Kirk Franklin have announced the Kingdom Tour featuring special guests Jonathan McReynolds and Housefires. The Kingdom Tour will visit T-Mobile Center on June 28.

The 37-city tour kicks off on June 1 at FTX Arena in Miami, FL making stops across North America in Atlanta, Toronto, Nashville, Los Angeles and more. At the conclusion of the Kingdom Tour, a collaboration album, Kingdom, will follow featuring Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin.

Tickets for the Kingdom Tour in Kansas City go on sale Friday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at T-MobileCenter.com. For more information about Maverick City Music and other upcoming events at T-Mobile Center visit here .

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Xikers, THE NEW SIX, & 8TURN to appear on Mnet's 'Road To Kingdom 2'

Rising 5th generation boy groups Xikers , THE NEW SIX , and 8TURN are set to light up the stage on the Mnet boy group competition program, ' Road To Kingdom 2 '. 

Returning in the second half of this year with its second season, 'Road To Kingdom' is a fierce performance competition featuring some of the K-Pop scene's hottest rising stars whose talents remain undiscovered. During season 1, aired in 2020, seven teams competed against one another for a chance to shine, with The Boyz  ultimately coming out on top and earning a ticket to compete on the main stage, Mnet's ' Kingdom '. 

On season two, fans will be able to see a new side of THE NEW SIX, the first boy group launched by P Nation  in May of 2022. There's also the MNH Entertainment boy group 8TURN, launched in January of 2023, as well as Xikers, launched in March of 2023 and well-known as the "younger brother group" of ATEEZ . 

More information on the remaining teams appearing on 'Road To Kingdom 2' will be revealed soon. 

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tbh xikers doesnt need it but the other groups do

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As if Mshit will announce winner based on talent…. We've seen how group with big fandom won instead of group with talent in kingdom

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