As the sweltering heat of late summer hangs over Korea, Minho, the charismatic performer from the veteran K-pop group SHINee, is preparing to crank up the temperature even further. His agency, SM Entertainment, said Tuesday that the multi-talented performer will drop his second solo mini-album, titled “Make it hot,” on Sept. 7 at 6 pm KST across major global streaming platforms. Featuring six distinct tracks, including a lead single of the same name, the project marks Minho’s first major musical return in nine months following his suave digital single “TEMPO” last December. True to its provocative title, “Make it hot” promises a potent synthesis of Minho’s signature high-voltage energy and a newly refined emotional maturity. The upcoming record aims to showcase a broader depth within his evolving sound, balancing fiery, rhythm-driven beats with intimate, soulful vocal arrangements designed to captivate listeners as the season transitions into autumn. Since debuting in 2008 under SM Entertainment, Minho — whose full name is Choi Min-ho — has carved out a prominent leg