April is racing to a close — and the final week still delivered a flood of major K-pop comebacks.
TWS extended their career high with a new release, 82MAJOR turned heads with their most mature concept yet, former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae Yeon unveiled her first album since joining a new label, and Park Jihoon — who became a 10-million-viewer film star through The King's Warden — returned as a singer for the first time in three years. ILLIT drew intense attention by boldly tapping into the techno genre.
◆ TWS set a career high on the 28th with 'NO TRAGEDY'
Boy group TWS roared back with their 5th mini album 'NO TRAGEDY'.
According to Hanteo Chart on the 28th, TWS's 5th mini 'NO TRAGEDY' sold 833,138 copies on its release day (the 27th), debuting at No. 1 on the daily album chart.
The title track 'You, You' — a trendy take on youth with an addictive hook — is earning rave reviews for its music video. The dazzling, youth-charged visuals and the members' overwhelming looks are going viral, while the earworm chorus has emerged as a major killing point for K-pop fans.
Meanwhile, starting with Mnet's M COUNTDOWN on the 30th, TWS will kick off music show promotions. A range of content is also on the way. On May 4, Shinyu and Jihoon will appear on JTBC's variety program Tokpawon 25si, showing off their fresh wit.
◆ 82MAJOR flaunt refined maturity with 'Sign' — all members took part in production
82MAJOR dropped their 5th mini album 'FEELM' on the 28th, revealing a noticeably more mature side.
The album title 'FEELM' blends 'Feel' and 'Film', capturing snapshots of diverse emotions as if on a single reel. Every member joined the overall production, channeling their deepening musical growth.
The title track 'Sign' pairs a dreamy yet restrained melody line with lyrics about exchanging feelings and two people drawing closer. At their release-day showcase, 82MAJOR hit the stage in all-black suits, serving chic, grown-up stage manners.
Debuting in 2023 with 'Stuck', 82MAJOR have showcased their unique appeal through hits like 'Choke', 'TAKEOVER', and 'Trophy'.
◆ Lee Chae Yeon releases 'Till I Die' on the 28th — rising as an all-around artist
Former IZ*ONE member Lee Chae Yeon returned on the 28th with her 4th mini album 'Till I Die'.
It's her first release since moving to new agency Day1Dream, spotlighting the moments she feels most alive on stage — and the spectrum of emotions within — in her own colors.
The title track 'No Tears On The Dancefloor' is retro-tinged nu-disco dance pop, delivering a message of confidently keeping your own dance and song going even when things shake or seem to crumble. Lee Chae Yeon co-wrote the lyrics, adding authenticity.
The new album includes five tracks total: the title track plus 'Know About Me', 'I'm Waiting', 'BAD', and 'How Are You'.
◆ 'Prince Danjong' Park Jihoon drops 'RE:FLECT' — deeper emotions
Singer-actor Park Jihoon releases his first single album 'RE:FLECT' today (29th) at 6 p.m. KST on major music platforms.
Returning after three years, he delicately explores everyday memories and emotions, signaling a more mature musical worldview.
The title track 'Bodyelse' is a medium-tempo pop dance number blending emotive guitar riffs with dreamy synthesizers, topped by a relaxed yet addictive chorus. The single also includes 'Watercolor', which paints emotions that spread like a wash in refreshing sounds, and the acoustic pop ballad 'I can't hold your hand anymore' — three tracks in total.
◆ ILLIT make a bold techno turn on the 30th
ILLIT are ready to roll out a fresh musical experiment.
On the 30th at 6 p.m. KST, ILLIT will release their 4th mini album 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI' on major music platforms.
The title track 'It's Me' channels the group's fearless, cheeky charm. It's also ILLIT's first venture into techno, packing a heart-thumping beat, exhilarating melodies, and fast-paced arrangements that fire up the dopamine.
With this comeback, the members aim to expand their singular musical universe.
Meanwhile, on May 5 — Children's Day in Korea — ILLIT will host the 'ILLIT Seoul Children's Grand Park Festival'. With 'It's Me' set as the main theme, the event will feature hands-on booths for everyone on-site to enjoy freely, and ILLIT will perform their new track live.