On July 22, she disclosed the artwork image of her fifth mini album ‘A’wesome’ and announced her comeback. After her fourth mini EP ‘A+’ in 2015, she will make comeback as a solo and this time, she will be the first runner in August in the K-pop scene.
The artwork caught the mass public’s attention since it was different with the images she has shown. Sweet fruits and flowers were depicted as ‘A’wesome’s logo into illustrations to maintain summer’s freshness and her own energy.
‘A’wesome’ is the continuing point of HyunA’s ‘A’ series albums. Just like the term’s literal meaning, she will prove her ability as a solo through the album. Particularly, she actively participated in producing the album to contain her musical change and growth.
Meanwhile, HyunA’s ‘A’wesome’ will be released on August 1.
2PM Junho ranked first on Oricon Chart with his solo album.
According to Oricon on July 20, Junho’s fourth Japanese mini album ‘DSMN’ topped on Oricon Daily chart. This proved 2PM’s popularity in Japan is high as the group’s album ‘GALAXY OF 2PM’ was placed on the first rank on the same chart.
His album also ranked first on Tower Record Daily Sales, so he reached the top as soon as he released his mini album. Moreover, the album’s pre-release song ‘DSMN’ also conquered Japan’s ringtone website.
Junho’s mini album has a total of 9 songs and all the songs are written by him. Among the songs, ‘HYPER’ is more popular than others since Jun.K was featured in it as a rapper.
Meanwhile, Junho will continue his solo tour concert ‘HYPER’ in Sapporo on August 13.
Gun from ‘Show Me the Money5 (SMTM5)’ will release his first single.
On July 20, his agency Starship Entertainment said, “#Gun’s debut digital single will be disclosed on July 28 at midnight. Giriboy participated in producing and Crucial Star joined as featuring. The best trendsetters in hip-hop scene gathered for #Gun’s single, so it will be the best outcome ever.”
It added, “His new single will satisfy the mass public with his lyrics and rap skills. Please look forward to his official debut” and asked for the public’s interests in him.
Previously, #Gun built his own unique musical world through his mixtape ‘Reload’ melting down his aspect as an artist and earned big applause from hip-hop manias. Moreover, he received comments from the fans as he made the most charming drama through ‘SMTM5’.
Meanwhile, #Gun’s first single will be released on July 28 at midnight.
Park Sa-lim, Seoul