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CHAERYEONG Lovesick Album Versions: CD, Mini CD, FANS and POCA Compared

CHAERYEONG’s first mini album Lovesick has a Korean release date of November 9, 2026, according to JYP JAPAN ONLINE STORE. The official listing describes four format families. Their playback formats differ, which matters more than simply choosing a favorite package picture.Official Lovesick package preview, quoted from JYP JAPAN ONLINE STORE for edition comparison. Original artwork rights remain..

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TREASURE SHOCK Comeback: November 2 Digital Single and YG’s Confirmed Plans

TREASURE will release the digital single SHOCK on November 2, 2026. YG Entertainment confirmed the date in its October 14 roadmap announcement. The key detail is the format: the announcement identifies SHOCK as a digital single, so a physical-album package or complete album track list should not be assumed from this news.TREASURE’s official group profile photograph, quoted for artist identificat..

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RIIZE Insomnia: Release Date, Song Credits and the 2027 Album Connection

RIIZE’s Insomnia arrived on October 26, 2026. It is a single, not the group’s second full-length album. The release description on Melon calls it a prologue to that album, currently planned for spring 2027. That distinction explains why a new song is available now while a larger album is still ahead.Official Insomnia release image, quoted from RIIZE’s Japan website to identify the single. Origin..

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