JENNIE, KATSEYE, BOL4 featured in allkpop weekly K-pop releases roundup
JENNIE returned with “Less than a Lover,” one of ten tracks featured in allkpop’s weekly K-pop releases playlist.
JENNIE – Less than a Lover
JENNIE wrote and composed “Less than a Lover” herself and also took part in directing the music video. Shot in Girona, Spain, the visual follows a summer romance in which her character chooses to stay a little bit less than a lover. The acoustic-leaning track also offers a glimpse of JENNIE’s softer, more emotional side.
fromis_9 – Vitamin ME
fromis_9 returned with “Vitamin ME.” The track captures the colors of summer in sound, with the group’s signature brightness.
BOL4 – Summer, please
BOL4 remade Indigo’s “Summer, please,” a classic known to Koreans through its iconic CF run. BOL4’s vocals blend with Jukjae’s guitar work to bring back the original’s summer sentiment.
KATSEYE – Animal
KATSEYE dropped “Animal” as the second pre-release single from their third EP ‘WILD.’ The track drew attention before release thanks to Ed Sheeran’s involvement as a co-writer, and the music video features a cameo from actress Demi Moore. KATSEYE was fresh off “ICONIC BY MISTAKE,” the joint project with fellow HYBE girl groups LE SSERAFIM and ILLIT.
Picheolin (SEVENTEEN’s Dino) – Micheo Micheo
Picheolin, the alter ego of SEVENTEEN’s Dino, unveiled the pre-release track “Micheo Micheo.” He fully owns the signature inflections and spirit of Korean trot, and the music video’s playful storyline matches the song’s humor, doubling its charm. His first mini album ‘Gilboard’ arrives on August 3.
J.Y. Park – WET
J.Y. Park ended a six-year summer music hiatus with “WET,” the official theme song for Waterbomb 2026. The track blends reggae-toned rhythms with a bright, festive mood.
John Park – Summer Returns
John Park returned to music with “Summer Returns.” He has been keeping busy with his YouTube channel ‘John or Park.’ The song pairs his groovy, jazzy vocals with a sound made for the season.
Coogie – Heartfall | Thursday
Coogie released the double single “Heartfall | Thursday.” He keeps melodic rap front and center while the production stays minimal yet trendy. Leellamarz, featured on “Thursday,” shows a fresh new tone, and his chemistry with Crush is noted in the track.
ARTMS – Born Stunner
ARTMS dropped “Born Stunner,” the pre-release single for their second mini album ‘Hyper-Ego,’ due out on August 7. The group returns with strikingly fresh visuals in the accompanying MV.
SAAY – SLOW
SAAY returned with “SLOW.” She has also been busy producing music for other idols. The summery music video pairs refreshing visuals with the groove-heavy sound she is known for.
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