SHINee's Minho to release new album next month

by Joonha Yoo Posted : August 18, 2026, 15:30Updated : August 18, 2026, 15:30
Cover photo of Minho of SHINees upcoming second mini album Make it hot Courtesy of SM Entertainment
Courtesy of SM Entertainment
SEOUL, August 18 (AJP) - K-pop boy group SHINee's Minho will return with his second mini album next month, marking his first Korean-language release in nine months, SM Entertainment said on Tuesday.

The six track album, "Make It Hot," is slated for release on Sept. 7 and includes a title track of the same name. It will also be released on major music platforms that day.

Pre-orders for the physical album opened Tuesday through online and offline retailers.

It follows "TEMPO," released in December 2025, and a Japan-only digital single, "Sunkissed" and "Flawless," out in February 2026.

SM described the album as combining Minho's energetic image with a more emotional side.

Minho has continued individual activities alongside SHINee, appearing on television programs and in advertising campaigns. He has also been running his YouTube channel, "Choi Min-ho," where he shares fitness and daily-life content.


AJP Takeaways:
· SHINee's Minho will release his second mini album on Sept. 7.
· The album, "Make it hot," contains six tracks including a title song of the same name.
· It marks his first solo release in nine months since "TEMPO," released in December 2025.