October sees a fierce competition among K-POP girl groups, with TWICE, BABYMONSTER, NMIXX, Hearts2Hearts, and LE SSERAFIM all making comebacks.
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Especially after this long Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), the music world will immediately enter the 'girl group war.' From the 3rd to the 5th generation of K-POP, popular girl groups are confirmed to make comebacks, expected to heat up the music scene this autumn. TWICE, BABYMONSTER, NMIXX, Hearts2Hearts, and LE SSERAFIM will all take the stage over the course of a month. Starting off is TWICE, representing the 3rd generation, who released a special album 'TEN: The Story Goes On' on the 10th to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Their original song 'TAKEDOWN' from the Netflix movie 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters' and their 14th mini-album 'Strategy' have performed well on international charts, reaffirming their global presence, which has raised interest in the music included in this special album. Additionally, TWICE will hold a fan meeting '10VE UNIVERSE' on October 18 at Korea University's Hwa Jeong Gymnasium to celebrate their 10th anniversary with fans. The 5th generation girl group BABYMONSTER will also make a comeback, releasing their 2nd mini-album 'WE GO UP' on the same day as TWICE. With contributions from YG producers and global songwriters, the title track 'WE GO UP' incorporates strong hip-hop energy and sings about aspirations to 'fly higher.' After expanding their fandom with previous works 'BABYMONS7ER' and 'DRIP,' attention is on whether they can solidify their status as a hot idol with this album. On October 13, NMIXX, representing the 4th generation, will release their first full album 'Blue Valentine,' which includes 12 tracks, featuring the title track of the same name. True to NMIXX's style of 'mix pop,' the album includes experimental challenges that mix various genres, with members Haewon and LILY participating in the lyrics, emphasizing the group's unique identity. The weight of their first full album and member participation heighten fan expectations. On October 20, the 5th generation rookie Hearts2Hearts will return with their 1st mini-album 'FOCUS,' having previously released 'Pretty Please' on September 24 to build excitement for their comeback. They have showcased stage control and musical color that defy their rookie status, earning them the label of 'next-generation prospects,' drawing attention to their full-fledged leap. LE SSERAFIM has also confirmed their comeback on October 24. After successfully completing their North American tour, they are set to return with stronger musicality and performances in their new album. Based on their proven stage control from the overseas tour, fans are eager to see what concept they will transform into. The October comeback battle is indeed a 'generation gathering.' If TWICE showcases the strength of the 3rd generation, NMIXX and LE SSERAFIM hint at a showdown among 4th generation girl groups. Additionally, BABYMONSTER and Hearts2Hearts will emerge as new strong contenders of the 5th generation. This October is expected to be a 'historical class girl group war' for K-POP fans.
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