,#20 K-POP album is evolving in various forms! Album version user manual 📖

K-POP Albums Evolving in Various Forms📖

2023. 10. 2.

Hi , #20 K-POP album is evolving in various forms! Album version user manual 📖

Hi , I’m new editor Lemon🍋

KforU, In Korea, we had the Thanksgiving from 9/28 to 9/30! I spent some quality time with my family, enjoying delicious food. With both body and mind enriched, I'll be delivering the October newsletter packed with exciting news. 💛

💌 HOT News Topic of This Week

✨K-POP of the Week❗Ktown4u Pick❗- After Military Service, ONF Returns, Solo Powerhouse YESUNG, (G)I-DLE Ventures into the U.S.
🎂 This month's birthday 🎂
📀K-POP Albums Evolving in Various Forms!
September's Best Reviewer
🎧 The latest Ktown4u news🎧

👉Summary of This Week's Newsletter

Becoming a K-POP album expert is not difficult! Let Ktown4u show you how!🔍

✨ K-POP of the Week ❗

After Ending ‘Group Military Service’ ONF and Sensational Solo Artist YESUNG are Comeback. G)I-DLE's First English album.

ONF - 7th Mini Album [LOVE EFFECT]

ONF Returns After Completing Military Service.

With a unique identity and musicality, they have earned the modifier ‘Hit song factory' and received love from many fans.

💽 바람이 분다 (LOVE EFFECT)

YESUNG - The 5th Mini Album [Unfading Sense] (Photo Book Ver.) (Random Ver.)

Starting from their first full album, this album marks the conclusion of the 'Sense Series,' and you can experience a more mature musical style.

💽Scented Things

(G)I-DLE - Special Album [HEAT] (FLARE Ver.)

G)I-DLE's First English album is packed with vibrant pop energy, poised to capture the hearts of international fans.

💽I Want That

🎂 This month's birthday 🎂

Introducing Artists Born in October ~ !

To all the artists who are celebrating their birthdays in October!

Happy birthday! May you have a warm October filled with happiness. 🎉

📀K-POP Albums Evolving in Various Forms

The album has evolved in various forms~ There are so many versions like photobooks, digipacks, and kits that KforU might be confused about which version to buy. So, we've prepared an album version manual📚!

Photobook ver.
First, we have the typical album that includes a photobook and a CD, which we're all familiar with.

JEON SOMI - EP ALBUM [GAME PLAN] (PHOTOBOOK Ver.) (Random Ver.)

NCT DREAM - The 3rd Album [ISTJ] (Photobook Ver.) (Random Ver.)

Case Ver. / Digipack Ver.
This is the plastic case version or paper case version that we are familiar with, the basic CD formats.

SEULGI - The 1st Mini Album [28 Reasons] (Case Ver.)

NMIXX - 2nd Single Album [ENTWURF] (Jewel Case Ver.) (Random Ver.)

IVE - THE 1st EP [I'VE MINE] (Digipack Ver.) (Limited Edition) (Random Ver.)

EVNNE - 1st Mini Album [Target: ME] (Digipack ver.) (Random Ver.)

As the K-POP industry continues to grow, album sales have been increasing every year.

However, there are concerns about the environmental impact due to the difficulty of recycling album materials. To address these issues, recent changes have been made in album production to promote eco-friendly K-POP culture. The starting point for these changes is the 'platform format’.

KiT ver.
The KiT version refers to a kit album that comes in a square plastic case with a small button attached. The abbreviation 'KiT' stands for 'Keep in Touch,' indicating a connection or communication.

SEVENTEEN - 11th Mini Album [SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN] (KiT Ver.)

JAECHAN - 1st Mini Album [JCFACTORY] (KIT ALBUM)

You can download a dedicated app and press the button to connect the kit album with the app. Then, the album will seamlessly integrate into your smartphone.

SMini ver.
The SMini version is a new type of smart album operated through the 'Smart Music Card' application. Its cute keyring-sized design, along with the convenience of NFC, offers a delightful user experience.

D.O. - The 2nd Mini Album [기대] (SMini Ver.) (Smart Album) (Random Ver.)

Key - The 2nd Mini Album [Good & Great] (SMini Ver.) (Smart Album)

QR ver. / Platform ver.
The QR version consists of QR codes and physical photocards. You can enjoy the music and content by scanning the QR code with your mobile device.

NCT 127 - The 5th Album [Fact Check] (QR Ver.) (Smart Album)

tripleS - Mini [LOVElution <MUHAN>] (QR ver.)NEMO ALBUM

Kep1er - 5th Mini Album [Magic Hour] (Platform ver.) (Random Ver.)

FANTASY BOYS - 1st Mini Album [NEW TOMORROW] (Platform ver.)

NEMO ALBUM Ver.
The NEMO ALBUM version is a small and lightweight size, similar to a credit card. It features a digital watermark code called "NEMOCODE" that allows you to enjoy music content through a dedicated app.

YERIN - THE 2nd MINI Album [Ready, Set, LOVE] (Nemo Album Full Ver.)

LIMELIGHT - [MADELEINE] (NEMO ALBUM FULL VER.) (Random Ver.)

Weverse ALBUM Ver.
The Weverse ALBUM version allows you to authenticate the authenticity through a QR code in the Weverse app and enjoy various digital contents, including music, on your smartphone.

V - [Layover] (Weverse Albums ver.)

BOYNEXTDOOR - 1st EP [WHY..] (Weverse Albums ver.)

With these evolving, smaller, and lighter formats, the K-POP market has become more convenient and even environmentally friendly. We can look forward to what the future holds for K-POP! 😃

💬 September’s Best Reviewer 💬

It's time for the Monthly Best Reviewer event at Ktown4u! 😊
Many KforU members have left reviews this month as well.

we were deeply moved by the heartfelt feedback.
Selecting the top 3 Best Reviewers from among you all was a truly challenging task!

📢 Alright! Then, I will announce the Best Reviewer of September!

So, who is the rightful owner of this honor?

🥇 512******

JEON SOMI - EP ALBUM [GAME PLAN] (PHOTOBOOK Ver.) (Random Ver.)

🥈dbr********

Key - The 2nd Mini Album [Good & Great] (ID Card Ver.) (Smart Album)

🥉 ssk****

IVE - IVE THE FIRST FAN CONCERT [The Prom Queens] Blu-ray

Congratulations~🎉

The Monthly Best Reviewer mileage will be distributed on the 2nd of every month. Your valuable reviews are cherished. ❣️

🎧 The latest Ktown4u news 🎧

Live Announcement of September Worldwide Invitation Event Winners 🍂

Have you already entered the third global customer invitation event hosted by Ktown4u?!!
The winners will receive free airplane tickets, accommodations to visit Korea, and a Ktown4u COEX tour. You shouldn't miss this opportunity, right?

Participation

This time, we plan to have an even more enriching and enjoyable gathering with K-POP fans from various countries in October 2024~! We're already looking forward to it~

We will announce the winners through a live broadcast on our YouTube “Ktown4u” channel and also hold an instant 10,000 mileage giveaway comment event, so be sure not to forget and participate!

The live broadcast will take place on October 11th at 2:00 PM (KST) Want to receive mileage? Participating in the comment event is super easy! During the live broadcast, simply write down one order ID from your September orders in the comments and add #20230502, and you're in! You can refer to the example below for guidance.