Top 5 Most Trendy K-Pop Albums, Spring 2025: HOT, S, & more

K-Pop in 2025 has been nothing but a thrilling ride with lots of magical music. With each passing day, K-Pop is flourishing with a fresh wave of music and has taken over the world. This season, many albums have risen to the top, some even dominating charts and winning the hearts of global fans. Amongst them are NMIXX’s “Fe3O4: FORWARD”, LE SSERAFIM’s “HOT,” and STAYC’s “S.”

To find out more about the latest hot comebacks, let’s discuss the top 5 most trendy K-Pop albums of Spring 2025!

LE SSERAFIM — HOT Mini Album

LE SSERAFIM, the popular girl group that has made waves in the K-Pop world, released their 5th mini-album, “HOT,” on March 14. This album is the final part of their trilogy, and the name “HOT” describes confidence, motivating you to dive into your passions without having any fear. It’s all about living in the moment, even if you have no idea what’s coming next.

There are several versions of the “HOT” album, including the Standard Version, which comes with the CD, booklet, photocards, and other notable items. The standard album comes in three versions, including “DRENCHED VETIVER,” “TANNED GUAIAC,” and “BLEACHED AURA,” each with different covers and photos. Another version, called the TIN case Version, comes in a special tin case with interesting art and extra items. The Compact Version is a much smaller and more economical version with fewer inclusions. Lastly, Weverse Albums Version is a digital album with the convenience of a QR code to access LE SSERAFIM’s music.

The most popular songs from the “HOT” album are “HOT” and “Come Over.” “HOT” is all about self-confidence, while “Come Over” is a fun song that makes you dance to its rhythm.

STAYC — 5th Single Album S

STAYC has recently dropped their new album, “S,” and it’s their most experimental release yet. Their 5th Single Album is all about the sophisticated side of STAYC rather than their usual bright and playful style. It conveys confidence and growth, letting fans witness a new version of the girls.

“S” comes in various versions, like the BORN version, which represents the birth of the group with a new image. It has photobooks, CDs, photo cards and postcards, with even a fragrance card in it. The ON AIR Version includes a performance/stage theme with a similar set of items from the BORN Version. PLVE version is a digital version that includes PVC, a pouch, keychains, photocards, message cards, and a lyrics sheet.

The tracklist of “S” offers various charms. “Bebe” is a funky house song with an addicting rhythm, while “Diamond” and “Pipe Down” are R&B tracks with catchy beats.

NMIXX — Fe3O4: FORWARD

NMIXX is a popular South Korean girl group that debuted in 2022 under JYP. With six members, the group is known for their strong vocals, powerful performances, and unmatched vocals. NMIXX stands out thanks to their unique music style, “MIXX POP,” which mixes up different genres in a single song. So far, NMIXX has won several awards, including the New Wave Award, Best Emotive, Best Icon, and even Best Choice awards at the Asia Artist Awards.

The group launched the “Fe3O4: FORWARD” album on March 17, 2025. It concludes their Fe3O4 series, following “BREAK” and “STICK OUT.” The title of this album hints at a chemical compound for black iron oxide, which tells the group’s lore of possessing magnetic superpowers and their journey to the new world, “MIXTOPIA.”

NMIXX released several versions of “Fe3O4 FORWARD,” including POCAALBUM Ready Ver. and Go Ver. and even a Limited Version. These versions include a CD, booklet, lyrics poster, some postcards and photocards, and a boarding ticket. Additionally, the Lily version has special items like various booklets, flipbooks, and film photocards.

KiiiKiiii — 1st Mini Album UNCUT GEM

KiiiKiii is one of the hottest new K-Pop girl groups to debut this year under Starship Entertainment. With a total of five members, KiiiKiii is making waves with their first-ever debut song, “I Do Me,” which has not only taken over TikTok but also YouTube with its addictive tune and unique concept.

Their first mini album, “UNCUT GEM,” symbolizes them as raw, unpolished gems with endless potential that are ready to shine. UNCUT GEM comes in various versions like “GEM,” “DIGGING,” “UNCUT,” and even “GROUNDWORK.” Each album version offers special items, including a CD, a photobook, lyric sheets, and photocards of the members. Their GEM version also has extra items for fans who love collectibles.

The girl group has described themselves as “weirdcore,” meaning they want to be original, entertaining, and unique with a little unpredictable charm. Their music and originality truly make them stand out among other GEN Z girl groups in the world of K-Pop.

Hoshi X Woozi — 1st Single Album

Hoshi and Woozi are both members of the incredibly popular boy group ”SEVENTEEN.” Hoshi is the main dancer of the group, known for his overflowing energy on stage. Woozi is the lead vocalist, as well as the main producer, composer, and songwriter of many SEVENTEEN songs. Both born in 1996, the members are part of the group’s ’96 line and share a close friendship.

The unit’s first album, “BEAM,” was released on March 10 and boasts their teamwork as a powerful musical duo. Standard Ver. has two different versions, including “X version (x(doubled) Ver.” and “+ version (plus Ver.)” Each of these versions includes CDs, photobooks, photocards, stickers, posters, and a lot more. On top of this, there are also KiT Ver. and Wevers Albums Ver., each with its unique perks. For example, KiT Ver. includes a ball chain and title and credit card. and Weverse Ver. comes with the QR card.

“BEAM” is the kind of album that lets fans feel the synergy between Hoshi and Woozi. For SEVENTEEN fans, “Carats,” this is a special album release that brings two of the most fan-favorite members together.

Conclusion

That concludes the Top 5 Most Trendy K-Pop Albums Spring 2025. These albums have brightened up 2025 with their energy and music. These K-Pop groups have clearly been working hard on their albums to create catchy new songs for fans to enjoy. From bold concepts to experimental beats, these albums have truly surprised the world in the best way. As we move forward in 2025, exciting K-Pop releases will no doubt continue to come. What was your favorite album from this list?

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