Some of the top K-pop girl groups have recently made their return to the music scene. After releasing new singles and albums, they are taking the stage to perform in front of their fans.
ITZY
Formed in 2019, ITZY has topped album charts and released numerous hit singles. Now, the five-member group has returned with a mini album titled ¡°Gold.¡±
The album has 11 energetic songs, including two lead singles, ¡°Gold¡± and ¡°Imaginary Friend.¡± In addition, the quintet recently welcomed back its fifth member Lia, who was on hiatus for the past year.
aespa
The four members of aespa are not afraid of taking some risks. This is evident in their latest offering, a mini album titled ¡°Whiplash.¡±
The six tracks are heavily influenced by electronic dance music (EDM) and techno sounds. In one interview, the quartet¡¯s member Winter described the album as having a ¡°digital metallic flavor.¡±
Kiss of Life
Kiss of Life debuted in 2023, and in a short span, the group¡¯s four members have already put out two successful mini albums. Recently, they released their third mini album, ¡°Lose Yourself.¡±
The album¡¯s seven tracks span a wide range of genres, from R&B to EDM. The lead track, ¡°Get Loud,¡± mixes hip-hop with melodies inspired by Latin music.
STAYC
STAYC, which is an acronym for ¡°Star to a Young Culture,¡± has been putting out chart-topping tracks since 2020. This past summer, the six-member group gained attention after releasing their first full-length album.
Now, the sextet has returned with a new digital single, titled ¡°¡¦I.¡± The group also celebrated the 4th anniversary of its debut by launching a special pop-up store.
Discussion Questions
Which of these girl groups¡¯ music do you like to listen to?