K-pop must-listen releases in August 2021 from Blackpink, NCT’s Ten, Red Velvet, TXT and more
- Blackpink’s Japanese version of The Album comes with a slightly different music video for How You Like That, while Red Velvet return from a hiatus with Queendom
- Somi’s single Dumb Dumb has a creepy ’90s romcom music video, while the one for Golden Child’s Ra Pam Pam feels like a bite-sized version of a blockbuster film
K-pop is full of acts looking to be the summer hit of 2021. August will see high-profile releases from some of the industry’s most prominent female acts, as well as some rising rookies, plus the long-awaited return of some of K-pop’s brightest stars.
Astro – After Midnight (August 2)
The boy band have brought a summery vibe to their latest single. Groovy synth pop at its finest, After Midnight is a song about a perfect night but is also a bright, sunny tune perfect for blasting at full volume during the hottest moments of the season.
Somi – Dumb Dumb (August 2)
The former I.O.I member’s third single, a whistle-fuelled dance track, is accompanied by a retro high school romcom music video with a little gore and creepiness. It almost feels like Netflix shows Never Have I Ever had a baby with the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina – but also had cult classic, plaid-wearing ’90s film Clueless as its godmother.
Golden Child – Ra Pam Pam (August 2)
