K-pop must-listen releases in July 2021: BTS, Taeyeon, SF9, AKMU and more
- ‘Windy’, the debut solo album from (G)I-dle’s Soyeon, is as brash of a listen as it is fun, while boy band SF9 released new dance track ‘Tear Drop’
- BTS return with their latest all-English single ‘Permision to Dance’ and ‘Weekend’ by Taeyeon is breezy, guitar-fuelled escapism at its finest
As summer 2021 heats up to historic levels, so too is the competition for the biggest seasonal hits in the K-pop world. With releases from hitmakers like BTS, Taeyeon and AKMU, July provided great variety and new styles from the industry.
Soyeon of (G)I-dle – Windy EP (July 5)
The debut solo album from (G)I-dle’s songwriter-rapper, Windy is as brash of a listen as it is fun, with Seoyeon showing off her dynamic flare and witty personality throughout its five tracks, fronted by the fierce, fast-food-fuelled single Beam Beam.
Even of Day (Day6) – Right Through Me EP (July 5)
K-pop rock quintet Day6 have a history of putting out sentimental, addictive tunes, and their three-member subunit Even of Day have similarly done that. With their second album Right Through Me, the trio warmed up the start of this month using some heartfelt romance and swoon as well as worthy vocal harmonies.
SF9 – Tear Drop (July 5)
Boy band SF9 captured a lot of attention during this year’s K-pop competition show Kingdom: Legendary War, and returned with this charismatic dance track Tear Drop. The song feels built for the final hours of a long night at a club, with a groovy, pulsating rhythm and twinkling beats as the nine members croon along.