Kpopalypse roundup – new k-pop releases 9/11/2026

It’s time for Kpopalypse roundup! Let’s take a look at some new releases! Anyone wondering why I’ve been sympathetic to NewJeans for the last few years and very critical of HYBE might want to take a look at some of the highlights of the NewJeans contract. Of course regular readers of this site who understand what I’ve historically always drawn attention to and why this site exists won’t be shocked in the least. For the rest of you, your mileage may vary! RESCENE – With I missed the whole Rescene viral explosion because I’m a normal person who just likes music and doesn’t follow stuff just because it’s trending and I didn’t like Rescene’s songs that much the first time around, but this new song of theirs is pretty good so all’s well that ends well. Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi – Cheetah Some cool sonics but the song itself isn’t all that special. Maybe Irene needs to visit North Korea again with the SM songwriters in tow to get some inspiration. Chaeryeong – Lovesick It seems everybody gets Twice songs except Twice these days, and this one’s not bad at all, especially if you can ignore the crappy post-first-chorus slowdown. Just a pity about the look of it, she should have mowed ...