K-Pop Releases to Watch This Week: Jennie, HYOLYN, fromis_9 and More

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images The week of July 20 has brought a crowded K-pop release calendar, with new music from established soloists, veteran groups and rising acts.fromis_9 released its second studio album, Glow ME, on July 21. The 10-track project is led by the bright title song "Vitamin ME" and marks the group's first full-length record since Unlock My World in 2023.Wonho also returned July 21 with the seven-track EP CORE. Its lead single, "Don't Wake Me Up!," combines pounding bass and synthesizers with lyrics about escaping reality.On July 22, HYOLYN released her fourth mini album, OriginaLyn, featuring the title track "ChecK." She participated in producing all seven tracks on the record.LUN8 joined the July 22 lineup with Off the Grid and its lead single, "SNEAKERS." SEVENTEEN's Dino also expanded his Picheolin project that day with "Crazy Crazy," the second prerelease ahead of the August 3 mini album GILBOARD.J.Y. Park's Waterbomb theme song "WET" is scheduled for July 23, while BLACKPINK's Jennie will close the working week with "Less than a Lover" on July 24 at 1 p.m. KST.Looking ahead, UNIS will release its first Japanese mini album, UNI☆Sparkle!, on July 31, followed by...