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Overhead view of an ornate white dinner plate with four red claw-like streaks, surrounded by silver cutlery on a dark table.
K-Pop4 min read

MEOVV just opened its next era with AWAKENING teasers

MEOVV has kicked off its next comeback cycle with AWAKENING teasers full of cat imagery, claw marks, and apple-coded symbolism.

PakMay 11, 2026
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USPEER members perform onstage in coordinated white sporty outfits during a live stage performance.
K-Pop5 min read

USPEER confirms June comeback one day after Yeowon exit, resetting as six members

USPEER’s June comeback lands one day after Yeowon’s exit, turning the rookie group’s first six-member release into an early pressure test.

PakMay 8, 2026
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FIFTY FIFTY members Keena, Chanelle Moon, Yewon, and Athena in an official 2026 promotional image
K-Pop4 min read

FIFTY FIFTY sets early June comeback while Hana focuses on recovery

FIFTY FIFTY will return in early June as a four member group while Hana stays focused on recovery, giving ATTRAKT its clearest momentum test in months.

PakMay 6, 2026
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EPEX members in a soft blue concept photo tied to the Youth : Epilogue comeback rollout
K-Pop4 min read

EPEX Just Started Its June Comeback With Youth : Epilogue

EPEX has opened its June comeback rollout with the first teaser for 7th EP Youth : Epilogue, setting up the final chapter of the group's Youth era.

PakApril 29, 2026
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Park Jinyoung in a studio portrait released by BH Entertainment ahead of his Said & Done solo comeback
K-Pop4 min read

GOT7's Jinyoung Confirms May 13 Solo Comeback With Said & Done

GOT7's Jinyoung has locked in a May 13 return with his second solo mini album Said & Done, giving fans a real date, a first trailer, and the clearest sign yet that his music era is fully back on.

PakApril 28, 2026
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Taeyong in a pastel official portrait used during the WYLD album announcement rollout
K-Pop5 min read

Taeyong Announces First Full-Length Solo Album WYLD

Taeyong's first full-length solo album WYLD lands May 18 with 10 tracks and major self-writing credits, giving his post-discharge era a much bigger frame.

PakApril 28, 2026
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ZEROBASEONE five-member black-and-white group photo in suits for their Ascend comeback era
K-Pop6 min read

ZEROBASEONE Sets May 18 Return With Ascend-, First Five-Member Comeback

ZEROBASEONE will return on May 18 with Ascend-, the group's first comeback as a five-member act under WAKEONE Entertainment.

PakApril 28, 2026
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XngHan poses in a dark studio concept photo for his first mini album Glow.
K-Pop6 min read

XngHan's First Mini Album 'Glow' Drops April 27 With Fanmeeting, Full Xoul Crew

Former RIIZE member Seunghan releases his debut mini album 'Glow' under the XngHan&Xoul brand on April 27, 2026. The five-track EP blends pop house with R&B, preceded by a fanmeeting at XSCALA Seoul.

PakApril 24, 2026
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TWS in an official concept-style group portrait for NO TRAGEDY
K-Pop4 min read

TWS Tops 1 Million Stock Pre-Orders for NO TRAGEDY Ahead of Comeback

TWS has crossed 1,022,807 stock pre-orders for NO TRAGEDY ahead of its April 27 release, giving the Pledis group its first seven-digit pre-release milestone.

PakApril 23, 2026
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The xikers members pose in matching school-style uniforms for the ROUTE ZERO : The ORA comeback image.
K-Pop4 min read

xikers Starts a New Chapter With ROUTE ZERO : The ORA

xikers will return on May 19 with ROUTE ZERO : The ORA, a seventh mini album positioned as the group's first major step beyond the HOUSE OF TRICKY era.

PakApril 22, 2026
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All five ITZY members pose around a decorated cake in white styling for the Motto teaser scheduler.
K-Pop5 min read

ITZY Sets May 18 Comeback With Motto, Trailer and Full Teaser Schedule

ITZY confirmed its new album Motto for May 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, dropping the trailer, track list, and full teaser schedule in one same-day comeback reveal.

PakApril 22, 2026
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Park Jihoon in red-toned RE:FLECT comeback promotional imagery
K-Pop4 min read

Jihoon Park Expands RE:FLECT With Seoul and Tokyo Fan Concerts

Jihoon Park is extending his RE:FLECT comeback into live fan concerts in Tokyo and Seoul, turning a long-awaited music return into a full event cycle.

PakApril 17, 2026
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Billlie members in an official concept image announcing the May 6, 2026 release of the collective soul and unconscious chapter two
K-Pop4 min read

Billlie First Full Album Set for May 6

Billlie will release its first full album, the collective soul and unconscious: chapter two, on May 6 at 6 p.m. KST, with Mystic Story opening a full-scale comeback rollout.

PakApril 16, 2026
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CRAVITY in official promotional imagery ahead of the ReDeFINE comeback
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CRAVITY Sets April 29 Return With ReDeFINE

CRAVITY returns on April 29 with eighth mini album ReDeFINE, a comeback framed by Starship Entertainment through dark ouroboros imagery and clear reinvention stakes.

PakApril 13, 2026
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NEXZ members gathered in a living room setting in the official JYP trailer image for Mmchk
K-Pop4 min read

NEXZ Reveals April Comeback With New Album Mmchk and First 2026 Return Date

NEXZ will return on April 27 at 6 p.m. KST with Mmchk, marking the JYP group's first comeback of 2026 after teasing the project through an official trailer.

PakApril 9, 2026
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Chae-yeon Lee in an official DOD profile image released ahead of her late April 2026 comeback
K-Pop4 min read

Chae-yeon Lee Sets Late April Comeback Under DOD

Chae-yeon Lee will return with new music in late April 2026, giving DOD its first comeback rollout since signing the former IZ*ONE member last December.

PakApril 8, 2026
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TAEYANG in a cinematic promotional photo announcing QUINTESSENCE album 2026
K-Pop5 min read

TAEYANG Announces QUINTESSENCE: First Solo Album in 3 Years

TAEYANG announces QUINTESSENCE, his first solo album in nearly three years. The BIGBANG vocalist's comeback teaser drops ahead of Coachella 2026, where BIGBANG performs April 12 and 19.

PakApril 5, 2026
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BTS all seven members planning Run BTS 2.0 teaser dance studio 2026
K-Pop6 min read

Run BTS (달렀라 방탄) 2.0 Is Back: All 7 Members Return April 7

BTS confirms Run BTS 2.0 premieres April 7, 2026, reuniting all seven members for their first variety content together since the military hiatus, just two days before the ARIRANG World Tour kicks off.

PakApril 1, 2026
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KickFlip members in concept photos for My First Kick, the group's fourth mini album
Music5 min read

KickFlip's 'My First Kick' Drops April 6: Tracklist, Pop-Up, and Everything to Know

JYP Entertainment's KickFlip returns with their fourth mini album 'My First Kick' on April 6, 2026, featuring seven tracks including the leader-penned title track 'I Want to Be Annoying'. Here's the full breakdown.

PakMarch 31, 2026
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CORTIS Announce GREENGREEN EP With Lead Single April 20 and Full Release May 4. Image: BIGHIT MUSIC
K-Pop4 min read

CORTIS Announce GREENGREEN EP With Lead Single April 20 and Full Release May 4

BigHit Music's five-member rookie group CORTIS drop their second EP GREENGREEN on May 4, 2026, with the lead single arriving two weeks early on April 20. First comeback, eight months in.

PakMarch 28, 2026
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Dayoung performing in the official 'body' music video. Photo: Starship Entertainment
K-Pop4 min read

WJSN's Dayoung Announces April Comeback With "What's a Girl to Do?"

WJSN member Dayoung confirms her second solo single 'What's a Girl to Do?' arrives this April, following the 10-million-stream success of her debut track 'body'.

PakMarch 28, 2026
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Close Your Eyes Confirms April Comeback: CYE Returns With Fourth Album.
K-Pop5 min read

Close Your Eyes Confirms April Comeback: CYE Returns With Fourth Album

Close Your Eyes (CYE) confirmed an April 2026 comeback with a new album, their fourth project since debuting less than a year ago with over 1.2 million cumulative sales already in the bank.

PakMarch 25, 2026
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Jo Kwon 'Like I Do' official promotional teaser for March 27, 2026 release
K-Pop6 min read

Jo Kwon Ends 8-Year Solo Silence with 'Like I Do'

2AM's Jo Kwon returns after 8 years with his new single 'Like I Do,' dropping March 27, 2026. J.Y. Park, Gain, and Soyeon are already fans.

PakMarch 23, 2026
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NCT WISH Ode To Love first full album teaser - winged figures in ethereal winter landscape
K-Pop5 min read

NCT WISH Drops First Teaser for Debut Full Album "Ode To Love," Out April 20

NCT WISH drops the first teaser for "Ode To Love," their debut full-length album arriving April 20, 2026. First full album in two years since debut, first post-BoA release.

PakMarch 23, 2026
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YOUNG POSSE five members posing at Seoul Fashion Week September 2024
K-Pop4 min read

YOUNG POSSE Announce 'we don't go to bed tonight': April 7 Comeback Confirmed

YOUNG POSSE (μ˜νŒŒμ”¨) confirm April 7 comeback with their second digital single 'we don't go to bed tonight', their fastest solo return since their 2023 debut.

PakMarch 23, 2026
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Big Ocean members PJ, Chanyeon, and Jiseok posing at THE GREATEST BATTLE album showcase. Photo: Parastar Entertainment
K-Pop5 min read

Big Ocean's 'THE GREATEST BATTLE' Is the Most Ambitious K-Pop Comeback You're Not Sleeping On

Big Ocean, the world's first deaf K-pop group, released their third mini album THE GREATEST BATTLE on World Hearing Day 2026. It is their most commanding work yet.

PakMarch 22, 2026
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Xdinary Heroes official group photo in white tops for LXVE TO DEATH era, JYP Entertainment
K-Pop4 min read

Xdinary Heroes Announce 8th Mini Album DEAD AND, Drop Pre-Release March 25

Xdinary Heroes announce their 8th mini album DEAD AND, with a pre-release dropping March 25 and the full album arriving April 17, 2026.

PakMarch 21, 2026
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Baby DONT Cry group photo for Shapeshifter, pre-release track from first mini album AFTER CRY
K-Pop5 min read

Baby DONT Cry Drops First Mini Album AFTER CRY on March 24

P Nation's first girl group drops their 5-track debut mini album AFTER CRY on March 24, kicking off a three-part trilogy with title track "Bittersweet" and producer Ryan Jhun behind the boards.

PakMarch 21, 2026
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82MAJOR April 2026 comeback teaser showing group silhouettes
Music3 min read

82MAJOR Confirms April Comeback: The Self-Producing Group Ready to Dominate Spring

The self-producing K-pop group announces their highly anticipated April comeback with a cinematic teaser, riding momentum from 100K first-week sales and an iHeartRadio nomination.

PakMarch 20, 2026
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KISS OF LIFE members pose at the Lose Yourself showcase event, November 2024
K-Pop5 min read

KISS OF LIFE Confirms April Comeback With Cryptic "Wh... Is She" Teaser

S2 Entertainment confirms KISS OF LIFE's return with a mystery teaser and "Wh... is she" banner. Their 2nd single album drops in April 2026.

PakMarch 17, 2026
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aespa performing live on stage in white sparkly outfits during their SYNK aeXIS LINE world tour
Music5 min read

aespa Returns in May With What Could Be K-Pop's Biggest Girl Group Album of 2026

SM Entertainment has confirmed aespa is targeting a May 2026 comeback with what's expected to be their second full-length album, building on five consecutive million-seller first weeks.

PakMarch 17, 2026
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ILLIT Announces Fourth EP 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI,' Dropping April 30 Following Sold-Out Solo Tour.
Music4 min read

ILLIT Announces Fourth EP 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI,' Dropping April 30 Following Sold-Out Solo Tour

ILLIT drops the curtain on their fourth EP: 'MAMIHLAPINATAPAI,' releasing April 30, 2026 with title track 'It's Me,' announced at the sold-out finale of their first solo tour in Seoul.

PakMarch 17, 2026
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PLAVE virtual member in dramatic cinematic scene from Caligo Pt.1 era. Image: VLAST
Music5 min read

PLAVE Turns Three and Announces Caligo Pt.2: The Virtual Group That Rewrote K-Pop Sales

Three years, two million-selling albums, a sold-out dome. PLAVE just announced Caligo Pt.2 for April and they are not slowing down.

PakMarch 17, 2026
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BTOB (λΉ„νˆ¬λΉ„) six-member group photo in all-black suits. Photo: BTOB Company
Music3 min read

BTOB Returns as a Full Group for 14th Anniversary With New Single "We Together"

BTOB reunites all six members for the first time in nearly three years, dropping digital single "We Together" on March 21 to mark their 14th debut anniversary.

PakMarch 15, 2026
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Kep1er CRACK CODE: Six Members, One Statement.
K-Pop3 min read

Kep1er CRACK CODE: Six Members, One Statement

Kep1er returns as a six-member group with their 8th mini album CRACK CODE on March 31, 2026. The early concept imagery signals a bold, cinematic shift from their previous era.

PakMarch 13, 2026
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ZELO in black and white profile image for VLACKSQUAD label announcement 2026
Music2 min read

ZELO Signs with VLACKSQUAD, Begins New Chapter After Military Discharge

Former B.A.P member ZELO has signed with newly launched music label VLACKSQUAD as its first artist, marking a new chapter following his military discharge in June 2025.

PakMarch 13, 2026
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KINO Lost and Found EP teaser photo. Image: NAKED
K-Pop3 min read

KINO Announces 3rd Solo EP 'Lost and Found' Dropping April 1

PENTAGON member KINO announces his 3rd solo mini-album 'Lost and Found,' releasing April 1 via his independent label NAKED - arriving at the peak of his ongoing FREE KINO world tour.

PakMarch 11, 2026
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LE SSERAFIM Source Music
Music3 min read

LE SSERAFIM and TWS Confirm April Comebacks, Setting Up Spring's Biggest Chart Battle

Source Music and Pledis Entertainment confirm both LE SSERAFIM and TWS are targeting April releases, joining TXT and Park Ji Hoon in an already crowded spring schedule.

PakMarch 8, 2026
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NewJeans group promotional photo
K-Pop4 min read

NewJeans Prepares Trio Comeback as Danielle Exits, Minji's Future Uncertain

Leaked rehearsal footage confirms Hanni, Haerin, and Hyein are preparing new music in London. Minji remains in contract negotiations while Danielle faces a $32 million lawsuit after her December removal from the group.

PakMarch 5, 2026
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YENA Concept Photo for Upcoming Mini Album 'LOVE CATCHER'
K-Pop3 min read

YENA Announces LOVE CATCHER Comeback and First Asia Tour

Former IZ*ONE member YENA drops her fifth mini album with star-studded features from DinDin, Jung Hyung-don, and Paul Kim, plus announces her first solo Asia tour across five cities.

PakMarch 3, 2026
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Kim Sung Kyu 2026
K-Pop4 min read

INFINITE's Sunggyu Steps Off the Map With His Most Personal Album Yet

Kim Sung Kyu returns after 2 years and 8 months with OFF THE MAP, a 6-track EP featuring self-written songs, live guitar, and a sold-out 3-night concert run.

PakMarch 3, 2026
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ALL(H)OURS NO DOUBT ETERNITY version concept photos dark red lighting
Music3 min read

ALL(H)OURS Go Dark for Their Most Ambitious Comeback Yet: NO DOUBT Arrives March 16

ALL(H)OURS have dropped striking ETERNITY version concept photos for their fifth mini album NO DOUBT, and the response has been immediate. The March 16 release marks their most conceptually ambitious comeback yet.

PakMarch 3, 2026
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WOODZ Archive 1 concept photo overhead blue-toned shot
Music4 min read

WOODZ Drops First Full Album Archive. 1 and Launches World Tour

WOODZ drops his first full-length album Archive. 1 on March 4 and kicks off a 17-city world tour. Singapore concert: April 2 at The Theatre at Mediacorp.

PakMarch 1, 2026
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P1Harmony UNIQUE 9th mini album concept photo featuring all six members in MISSING poster style with UNIQUE stamp
Music3 min read

P1Harmony Returns With 9th Mini Album UNIQUE, Out March 12

P1Harmony are back. After 10 months away from Korean-language releases, the six-member group returns with UNIQUE, their 9th mini album. HERO MISSING is the title track. It drops March 12.

PakFebruary 28, 2026
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Irene of Red Velvet solo comeback March 2026 SM Entertainment
Music3 min read

Irene Is Making Her First Solo Comeback in March 2026

SM Entertainment confirms Red Velvet's Irene will release new solo music in March 2026, her first comeback since the debut EP Like a Flower last November.

PakFebruary 27, 2026
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ATEEZ Adrenaline music video scene from Golden Hour Part 4 comeback 2026
K-Pop5 min read

ATEEZ Just Matched BTS and Stray Kids. Here's What That Record Actually Means.

GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4 debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 195,000 US copies in week one, giving ATEEZ eight total top-10 debuts -- tying BTS and Stray Kids for the most in K-pop history.

PakFebruary 27, 2026
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AKMU Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Su Hyun new profile photo 2026 Cemter of Inspiration
K-Pop8 min read

AKMU Is Coming Back. After 7 Years, After YG, Everything Has Changed.

A single Polaroid photo, two words, and seven years of anticipation behind it. AKMU posted a 4th album tease on February 23, 2026, their first since Sailing in 2019, and their first as a fully independent act after leaving YG Entertainment.

PakFebruary 26, 2026
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IVE announces comeback schedule for new album 'REVIVE+'
K-Pop6 min read

IVE Returns With REVIVE+, Their Most Ambitious Album Yet

IVE drops their second studio album REVIVE+ with double title tracks BLACKHOLE and BANG BANG, plus solo tracks for all six members. Nearly three years in the making, this 12-track release proves IVE is building a legacy.

HITKULTRFebruary 24, 2026
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