K-pop Playlist of the Week: Wanna One, Taemin & Block B

With 2018 on the horizon, it may seem like K-pop is finally running out of steam for the year — this week, however, is proving us wrong:

 

“Beautiful” – Wanna One

Wanna One makes it hard not to fall in love, especially with this dramatic, emotional ballad aptly titled “Beautiful.”

 

“Thirsty” – Taemin

Listeners were captivated by Taemin’s “Move” upon the song’s release, and now the K-pop star is following up his hit with “Thirsty,” a sultry, haunting song that’ll have you reaching for a glass of water.

 

“Shall We Dance?” – Block B

Block B’s latest release channels the energy of past songs like “Nillili Mambo” and “NalinA” but manages to infuse the track with just enough freshness to keep it interesting.

 

“Twinkle” – Lovelyz

Lovelyz is looking ahead to Christmas in this bombastic techno-pop ballad that offers the bell-like vocals that fans have come to love from the girls.

 

“Bye Babe” – Chen & 10cm

Two of our favorite K-pop vocalists harmonizing to a feel-good acoustic track is the best thing we never knew we needed.
 


What’s your favorite new release?