K-pop releases in February 2023: Seventeen subunit BSS, Key of boy band Shinee to drop albums, and more

K-pop bands and solo artists are getting ready to drop their latest singles and mini-albums in February

These include BSS, a subunit of Seventeen, Shinee member Key, with his second repackaged album, Killer, and The Boyz, with their eighth mini-album

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A teaser for BSS’ upcoming release, Second Wind. It is one of K-pop songs and albums to look out for in February. Photo: Pledis Entertainment

Published: 6:09pm, 30 Jan 2023

By Dong Sun-hwa

A crop of K-pop stars are taking the baton from GOT the Beat, NewJeans and Monsta X – all of whom dropped music in January – with fresh releases in February.

Included are BSS, a subunit of K-pop act Seventeen, Key of boy band Shinee and 11-piece group The Boyz.

BSS are expected to put out their new release, Second Wind, on February 6, according to their management company. BSS are named for the initials of the Seventeen members who belong to this subunit: Boo Seung-kwan, Lee Seok-min (stage name DK) and Kwon Soon-young (stage name Hoshi).

Key of boy band Shinee will release his second repackaged album, Killer, on February 13. Photo: SM Entertainment

“Second Wind refers to a second breath or new vitality,” the group’s label, Pledis Entertainment, said in a statement. “For their coming songs, BSS will transform themselves into a pep squad and bring laughter and energy to people, helping them get their second wind.”