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The 8 K-Pop Groups Making a Comeback This October

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This month is an exciting one for all the K-Pop fans out there. With groups such as ATEEZ, ITZY, Aespa, SEVENTEEN, and more, we’re getting fed soon!

With the back-to-back holidays we’re celebrating in the last quarter of the year, our favorite K-Pop groups are giving us our advanced Christmas gifts—their comebacks. From new music to fancams, performances, TikTok challenges, and guestings, these artists are wrapping the year up with so much to give for their fans.

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ATEEZ

Coming from their recent release called “Birthday,”—a catchy track with eclectic sounds—the eight-member group has a number of activities lined up such as SBS Live in Tokyo and their ATEEZ day on October 24.

Known for their other works such as “Wonderland”, “BOUNCY”, and “Deja Vu”, ATEEZ debuted in October 2018 and has been rising to global stardom ever since. Their last album release was May earlier this year called GOLDEN HOUR: Part 1.

ITZY

Five member K-Pop girl group ITZY is set to release their new album GOLD on October 15. Their concept album hints references to their past comebacks, as well as the original message of their debut track in 2019 called “Dalla Dalla.” This is their return as a quintet after the hiatus of main vocalist Lia in September 2023.

Apart from the album and the music video for the title track, they will also be releasing an MV for “Imaginary Friend” and the final versions of the tracks from their previous comeback BORN TO BE. Changbin of Stray Kids will also be featured in “VAY,” a track written by the boy group’s subunit 3RACHA.

SEVENTEEN

SEVENTEEN “SPILL THE FEELS” comeback on October 14

Recognized for their insane, synchronized choreographies with 13 members, SEVENTEEN is coming back with a mini album titled SPILL THE FEELS on October 14.

The self-producing 13-member boy group debuted in 2015 and mostly mostly known for their songs “HOT,” “Super,” and “Rock with You.” 

Aespa

Aespa will make their comeback on October 21 with a mini album entitled Whiplash, hinting their evident return to futuristic chrome-centered concept based on their teasers. The four member girl group has been making waves since their debut song “Black Mamba” in 2020 with their exploration of the SM Entertainment lore centered in Kwangya. Their other known songs include “Next Level,” “Armageddon,” and “Drama.”

@aespa_official aespa 에스파 'Whiplash' INTRO aespa 에스파 The 5th Mini Album 〖Whiplash〗 ➫ 2024.10.21 6PM (KST) #aespa #æspa #에스파 #Whiplash #aespaWhiplash ♬ 오리지널 사운드 – aespa official

Kiss of Life

One of the most recent girl groups, Kiss of Life debuted in July 2023. They’re mostly known for “Midas Touch” and their most recent song “Sticky.” 

This four member girl group is set to return on stage on October 15 with their mini album called Lose Yourself, and a music video of “R.EM” on October 4.

ILLIT

Known for their hit song “Magnetic,” this five member K-Pop girl group will be releasing their second mini album I’ll Like You on October 21.

ILLIT “I’ll Like You” Concept Photo

This will be ILLIT’s first comeback since their debut in March of this year with the release of their debut EP Super Real Me.

STAYC

It’s about to go down for the six-member girl group as they make a comeback on October 30. Although details of their most-awaited have yet to be announced, they released their first full album, Metamorphic, last July.

STAYC comeback on October 30
Stay C will also make a comeback on October 30

TWICE MISAMO

MiSaMo is a sub-unit within the K-Pop girl group TWICE, consisting of their Japanese members Mina, Sana, and Momo. Debuting in July 2023, the J-Line of the JYP girl group will be releasing their second mini album on October 30, entitled HAUTE COUTURE.


Featured Image and Photos: A-TEEZ, ITZY, SEVENTEEN, AESPA, KISS OF LIFE, ILLIT, TWICE MISAMO (via Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube)