J-pop releases, week 45

This week in j-pop, major acts mark milestones and unveil new projects. Girls’ Generation hints at a 2027 comeback to celebrate their 20th anniversary, while Taeyeon shares a teaser for her single 'Unspecial'. Red Velvet’s Wendy confirms a November release for 'Gleam Hour', and Hikaru Utada prepares a November drop inspired by Virginia Woolf. Meanwhile, BE:FIRST releases a new album and music video to commemorate their fifth anniversary, and M!LK achieves a second chart-topping hit with 'That’s! Chojo'.

1. 01

   Girls’ Generation

   SM Announces Comeback Lineup For 1st Quarter Of 2027

   Nov 4 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Red Velvet

   Red Velvet’s Wendy Announces November Comeback With Schedule For “Gleam Hour”

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Girls’ Generation, TAEYEON

   Watch: Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Announces Comeback Date With Teaser For “Unspecial”

   Nov 8 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   LiSA, Esco

   LISA's Las Vegas Residency Gets a Limited-Edition ESCO Trading Card

   Nov 6 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   宇多田ヒカル, Virginia Woolf

   Hikaru Utada sets November release for Virginia Woolf-inspired Shinkansen theme ‘Intentions’

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   緑黄色社会

   Ryokuoushoku Shakai interview: Why ‘Atamago’ belongs to the listeners

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   BE:FIRST

   BE:FIRST celebrate 5th anniversary with ‘BE:4U’ album & energetic ‘NOW U KNOW’ music video

   Nov 5 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   M!LK, Vaundy

   M!LK Earns Second Japan Hot 100 No. 1 With ‘That’s! Chojo’ as Vaundy’s ‘Shiwaawase’ Reaches Top 3

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   BoA

   Song Review: BoA – Hohaba

   Nov 4 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Red Velvet, SEULGI

    Song Review: Red Velvet – Irene & Seulgi – Cheetah

    Nov 3 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, 初音ミク

    A$AP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert and Hatsune Miku star in new Fortnite season

    Nov 2 · 1 outlet

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