Next Month in K-Pop- September 2014: T-ara, 2PM, Jay Park and Girls' Generation TTS!

August has been quite the month for K-Pop: we've seen the debuts of SM and YG rookie groups Red Velvet and Winner, the latter managing to take the number 1 spot with Empty, and the debut of Taemin as a solo artist. Former giants SECRET and KARA both made flawless comebacks and SISTAR leapt back to the top with "I Swear". Orange Caramel also came back with My Copycat and a video in the style of "Where's Wally?". This month also saw the return of Super Junior and EXID, both of whom had their first comeback in 2 years. 

MV Review- Taemin's "Danger"

When I heard Taemin would be the first member of SHINee to make a solo debut, I'll admit I was a little confused. He may be the most well-rounded of the group but he still didn't strike me as an obvious choice, especially with Jonghyun in the group. Nevertheless, SHINee's maknae has certainly proved himself with "Danger".

EXID To Come Back Next Week!

It's been revealed that EXID's new mini album will be out on the 27th of August, which is now exactly one week's time. The single "Upside Down" will be their first under Yedang Entertainment and has been produced by legendary hit-maker Shinsadong Tiger, who this year has also done the glorious "B.B.B (Big Baby Baby)" and "One More". If this is anything like their previous songs, "Upside Down" is bound to be great.

MV Review- KARA's "Mamma Mia"

2013 was a frustrating year for me as a Kamilia. Disappointing sales, a ridiculous scandal and Nicole leaving the group was quite a big blow for me, and knowing that Jiyoung was also thinking of leaving was the final nail in the coffin. I wasn't even upset when Jiyoung and Nicole left, it just felt surreal. In fact it only really hit me when the first teaser for KARA Project was released, by which other girl groups such as AOA and Girl's Day had caught up on my bias list. When I first heard they were coming back I was honestly worried, but now they've returned I don't even know why.

MV Review- SECRET's "I'm In Love"

SECRET have had a rough ride recently: promotions for the fantastic "Talk That" were cut short by the car accident, Hyosung's Ilbe scandal resulted in quite a blow to their popularity and many were left disappointed by their last comeback "I Do I Do". Now SECRET are back with "I'm In Love", and when I say they're back I really mean it.

KARA Release Promising Album Preview for "Day & Night"

An album preview was uploaded onto YouTube the other day for KARA's 6th mini album "Day & Night", and it looks like it'll be a great release from the girls. The album will have 6 tracks: "Live", "Mamma Mia", "So Good", "24/7", "Red Light" and "Story". Fans are very excited about "Story" as the lyrics were written by members Gyuri, Seungyeon and Hara, whilst "Mamma Mia" promises to be a great single whilst sticking to KARA's usual sound.

It will be interesting how new member Youngji will contribute to the group and fill the void left by Nicole and Jiyoung when KARA come back in just over a week on the 18th.