Make It Hot (Minho EP)
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| Released | September 7, 2026 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 17:36 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | SM | |||
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| Singles from Make It Hot | ||||
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Make It Hot is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean singer-rapper Minho. It was released on September 7, 2026, through SM Entertainment. It contains six songs, including the lead single, "Make It Hot".
Composition
[edit]The EP opens with lead single "Make It Hot", a mixture of dance-pop and EDM that features "exotic" percussion rhythms and heavy bass. It describes growing closer to a partner in the heat.[1] It is followed by dance-pop track "Liquid", a collaboration with Kiss of Life member Belle. It contains a synth-based melody and rhythmic bass, with lyrics about becoming one. "Love Me Now" is an Afro-house-based dance song about letting go of a past relationship.[2] "Time 1.1" is a synth-infused dance-pop song about moving forward at one's own pace, even in uncertain circumstances. "Out of My Hands" is an R&B hip hop song about trusting one's choices and facing the future with confidence. It features heavy bass and an "addictive" hook.[3] Finally, "Ending Scene" is a midtempo R&B song with guitar riffs, acoustic percussion and synths about the ending of a long-term relationship.[2]
Release and promotion
[edit]On August 18, 2026, SM Entertainment confirmed that Minho would release his second EP, Make It Hot, later that month, nine months after his single album Tempo. Preorders began on the same day.[4] Concept images and videos were released depicting Minho in a variety of settings, such as a swimming pool and a sauna.[1] The EP was released on September 7, and Minho hosted a countdown livestream on Shinee's official YouTube channel to commemorate its release.[5] He promoted the EP with performances of the lead single on music shows, including M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.[6]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Make It Hot" |
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| 2:37 |
| 2. | "Liquid" (featuring Belle of Kiss of Life) | Moon Yeo-reum |
| Moonshine | 3:07 |
| 3. | "Love Me Now" | Lee Seu-ran |
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| 3:17 |
| 4. | "Time 1.1" | Hyun Ji-won |
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| 2:42 |
| 5. | "Out of My Hands" |
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| 3:05 |
| 6. | "Ending Scene" | Lee Hyung-seok (PNP) |
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| 2:48 |
| Total length: | 17:36 | ||||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[7] | 10 |
| Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[8] | 10 |
| South Korean Albums (Circle)[9] | 9 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 Baek, Jie-eun (August 25, 2026). 샤이니 민호, 9월 7일 컴백 확정...'핫'함의 인간화 [Shinee's Minho confirms comeback on September 7... The embodiment of 'hot']. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2026 – via Naver.
- 1 2 Kim, Seung-hyun (August 27, 2026). 샤이니 민호, 'Make it hot' 깊어진 감성...사랑 시작부터 이별까지 [Shinee's Minho shows deepened emotions on 'Make It Hot'... From the beginning of love to the break-up]. Sports Dong-A (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Hwang, Hye-jin (August 26, 2026). 샤이니 민호, 9월 7일 솔로 컴백…자신감 가득한 미래 [Shinee's Minho to make solo comeback on September 7... A future full of confidence]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved September 6, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kim, Ha-yoon (August 18, 2026). "Shinee's Minho to release second EP 'Make it hot' in September". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved August 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Jae-hoon (September 7, 2026). 샤이니 민호 "나다운 에너지 전부 쏟아" [Shinee's Minho: "I'll pour out all my energy and be true to myself"]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ Kwak, Hyun-soo (September 9, 2026). EDM 팝 댄스로 돌아온 민호, 10일 '엠카'서 신곡 무대 [Minho returns with EDM dance-pop, performs new song on 'M Countdown' on September 10]. Sports Dong-A (in Korean). Retrieved September 13, 2026 – via Naver.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: 2026-09-21" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Download Albums – Week of September 16, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved September 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Circle Album Chart – Week 37, 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved September 17, 2026.