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NewsColony Whirlwind of idol bands’ return to thaw virus-hit K-pop scene SEOUL, April 23 (Yonhap) — A whirlwind of new music albums by idol bands are on course to hit the K-pop scene over the following weeks, providing a breath of life to the industry hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Starting next week, a flurry of high-profile idol bands are scheduled to drop new albums, returning to the K-pop scene in droves. The highlight of the comeback rush will be on May 11 when three powerful boy bands are each slated to unveil a new album. One of them is Monsta X, releasing a new EP, “Fantasia X,” its first Korean music album in seven months, which will bring together all of the band’s six members, including main rapper Jooheon who has been absent due to health issues. It is also Monsta X’s first return to the local music scene following their sensational entry into the Billboard 200 albums chart in February at No. 5 with the English album “All About Luv.” © Provided by Yonhap News...