K-Pop May 2025: BTS’ Jin, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, BOYNEXTDOOR Drop New Hits
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May 2025 is a massive month for K-pop, with BTS’ Jin, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, and BOYNEXTDOOR leading a wave of hotly anticipated releases. Here’s the rundown on the tracks set to dominate your playlists.
BTS’ Jin: Echo Brings Soulful Vibes
Jin drops his second solo mini-album, Echo, on May 16, 2025, at 1 PM KST. The lead single “Don’t Say You Love Me” promises introspective lyrics and cinematic visuals, building on his 2024 debut Happy. ARMY, get ready to stream.
SEVENTEEN: 10th Anniversary with HAPPY BURSTDAY
SEVENTEEN celebrates a decade with their fifth album, HAPPY BURSTDAY, out May 26, 2025, at 6 PM KST. Expect bold, futuristic vibes and heartfelt nods to Carats, fresh off their 2024 Glastonbury headline.
TWICE: #TWICE5 Rules Japan
TWICE’s fifth Japanese best album, #TWICE5, hits on May 14, 2025, packed with hits like “Talk that Talk.” After their 2024 Megan Thee Stallion collab, ONCE can expect J-pop chart domination.
BOYNEXTDOOR: No Genre Defines 5th Gen
BOYNEXTDOOR’s fourth EP, No Genre, drops May 13, 2025, at 6 PM KST, led by the upbeat “I Feel Good.” With a Seoul showcase on May 14, these rookies are cementing their rise.
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I-dle’s We Are (May 19) teases “Girlfriend,” TXT drops “Love Language” (May 2), and DAY6’s “Maybe Tomorrow” (May 7) adds emotional depth. RIIZE, Baekhyun, and MEOVV also join the May frenzy.
