5 K-Pop Comebacks To Close September 2023

From soft ballads such as DAWN's comeback title "Star (Feat. 10 CM) ," soulful R&B with V's debut album track "For Us ," upbeat and energetic anthems like rookie group RIIZE's "Get A Guitar ," to love-struck pop from AKMU's comeback "Love Lee ," it seems as if September was filled with music releases every day of the month.

But as we close September, there is still so much awaiting Korean music fans and K-Pop altogether. Here are just a few of the exciting comebacks that will end the month of September:

After a year since their last album release, Rock band The Rose is set to release their second full-length album, DUAL, on September 22 at 1 PM KST. The album contains eight unreleased tracks. This is along with "Alive ," "You're Beautiful ," and "Back To Me ," songs they teased earlier this year in Lollapalooza and Montreux Jazz Festival and recently just released last August.

The album release is meant to kick off their Dawn to Dusk Tour, which will have them tour more than 10 cities and states around the two countries–making their fans, Black Rose, excited for the months to come.

Ready to see what the group has in store? Pre-order The Rose’s DUAL from The Daebak Company here

Starship’s six-member girl group IVE will be releasing “Either Way,” the title track for this soon-to-be-released first Extended Play (EP), this September 25. According to the track list released earlier this month, IVE’s first EP I’VE MINE will contain 10 tracks and three title tracks.

There isn’t much yet mentioned about the comeback, but the drop of their “Coming soon” posters are definitely something that will keep their DIVEs excited for what the girl group will give them.

Are DIVEs ready to dive into the group’s new music? Jam along to their past discography to keep you excited and pre-order IVE’s I’VE MINE from The Daebak Company here

September 25 will witness a fierce competition among fourth-generation girl groups, as Kep1er is set to release Magic Hour, their fifth mini album, following their success since the first album .

Since the release of the track list last August 31, these Dazzling Girls ’ company WAKEONE Entertainment has been dropping concept photos and teasers to show the vibe, aesthetic, and even the units performing each song–which most likely already has Kep1ians on their feet and excited for what’s to come.

Are you excited for the group’s new album? How about some new merch to pair with it?

Pre-order Kep1er’s Magic Hour from The Daebak Company here

Five-member K-Pop group ONEUS will drop their 10th mini album, La Dolce Vita, on September 26 at 6 PM KST. Based on the official story artwork released earlier this month, the concept seems to have a fairytale aesthetic as members have been transformed and reimagined into mermen.

It has also been revealed that the album's title track, "Baila Conmigo," expresses the desire to dance with someone you love. The romanticness surrounding the comeback makes TO MOONs excited about what else they have in store.

Are you ready to dance with ONEUS for this comeback? Don’t forget to check out their other tracks too.

Pre-order ONEUS’ La Dolce Vita from The Daebak Company here

Last July 15, former iKON leader Kim Hanbin, or B.I., announced that he would release a second part to his 2022-released album Love or Loved . In his time with iKON, B.I already showcased his talents as a rapper, sharing this role with fellow member Bobby . He also significantly contributed to writing iKON's hit single Love Scenario from their Return album .

But last September 19, he debuted his pre-release single for the upcoming album. Although the track remains unnamed, the September release will accompany the pre-order for the album and the pre-release track's visualizer.

B.I will be dropping content from Love or Loved Pt. 2 for the next two months, including visualizers, concept photos, track videos, and more. Fans are dying from anticipation of what the next two months will bring them.

While we bid farewell to September, the K-Pop industry is not slowing down. With anticipated comebacks from The Rose, IVE, Kep1er, ONEUS, and B.I, there's a musical feast waiting just around the corner. With the many K-Pop comebacks still dropping this month, which groups or artists are you most excited to listen to?

What K-Pop groups are having comebacks in fall of 2023?

The season of fall opened to a CRAVITY’s comeback with their “Cheese” track on the first of September. A few of the other groups had their comebacks after CRAVITY: BOYNNEXTDOOR with album Why, ENHYPEN with their Japanese album 結 -YOU-, Purple Kiss with their album FESTA, and Straykids with their track “Social Path”.

Where can I watch the live performances of these K-Pop comebacks?

Live performances of K-Pop comebacks can only be watched in South Korean music shows: Inkigayo, The Show, Show Champion, M Countdown, Music Bank, and Show! Music Core. Although these can only be watched in Korea, these music shows post live performances on their respective YouTube channels either hours after the performances or days after it has finished.

How long do K-Pop comeback promotions last?

K-Pop comebacks usually happen for two weeks at a time. Its’ cycle starts with album and music video release, then it goes on with the artist or group performing a comeback show and in live music shows, group or solo interviews, guesting on variety shows and YouTube shows of popular hosts.