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 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. 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. "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. Finally, "Ending Scene" is a midtempo R&B song with guitar riffs, acoustic percussion and synths about the ending of a long-term relationship.
Release and promotion 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. Concept images and videos were released depicting Minho in a variety of settings, such as a swimming pool and a sauna. The EP was released on September 7, and Minho hosted a countdown livestream on Shinee's official YouTube channel to commemorate its release. He promoted the EP with performances of the lead single on music shows, including M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core and Inkigayo.
Track listing
Charts + Chart performance for Make It Hot Chart (2026) Peakposition Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon) 10 Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan) 10 South Korean Albums (Circle) 9
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