Here is Idol Rumble’s catered list of K-pop new releases for the week of 5/26/2024. You can access the full playlist on the top right of the video.

Rob’s Pick of the Week

Kyoungseo - Cherry Pink

City pop strikes again. Yes, there are big names this week, but this is what appeals to me the most. It also hits that chill checkbox for me. I haven’t really heard her music before, but it looks like she usually does pop and ballads. Changing things up definitely caught my attention this week.

Rob’s Second Pick of the Week

aespa - Armageddon

I always have a hard time naming the genre that aespa’s songs are, but this feels like hip-hop mixed with pop. SM groups always have that big contrast in their genres throughout their songs. This song also feels like Black Mamba, but grungier. I also appreciate how good SM artists are at foundational hip hop dances.