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The following is a list of notable events and releases that have happened, or are expected to happen in 2026 in music in South Korea.

Debuting and disbanding in 2026

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Debuting groups

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Solo debuts

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Disbandments

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Reunions and re-establishments

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Releases in 2026

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First quarter

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January

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
5 Re: Love Apink [7]
Yesweare Idntt [8]
光 (Insanity) Joohoney [9]
7 3logy CNBLUE [10]
Gray. Soohyun [ko] [11]
XO, My Cyberlove Chuu [12]
8 In Elixir: Spellbound Waker [13]
12 Euphoria Alpha Drive One [1]
Serenade DK X Seungkwan [3]
13 Funky Like Me N.SSign [14]
Shot Callers Lngshot [1]
14 Crossfade: Inseong [ko] [15]
15 We Break, You Awake Chroktikal [2]
16 The Sin: Vanish Enhypen [16]
19 Evolve Catch the Young [ko] [17]
Reverxe Exo [18]
20 Alive La Poem [19]
原 Oneus [20]
21 Amplify My Way AxMxP [21]
22 Call Me Back TNX [22]
23 Big Impact Choi Soo-ho [ko] [23]
26 Delulu Pack KiiiKiii [24]
28 Come True Pow [25]
29 Rock the Nation Whib [ko] [26]
30 Studio We: Recording #4 Onewe [27]

February

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
2 Re-Flow Zerobaseone [28]
4 BoyNextDoor Tour 'Knock On' Vol.1 Final – Live BoyNextDoor [29]
5 소품집 Vol.2 Jeong Dong-won [30]
6 Golden Hour: Part.4 Ateez [31]
9 Girl Meets Boy Madein [32]
Unloved Echo Yang Yo-seob [33]
23 Both Sides NCT JNJM [34]
Revive+ Ive [35]
27 Deadline Blackpink [36]

March

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
20 Arirang BTS [37]
TBA TBA Yuna [38]
TBA TBA OWIS [4]
TBA TBA P1Harmony [39]
TBA TBA Park Hyo-shin [40]
TBA TBA Tunexx [5]

Second quarter

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April

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
TBA TBA Kiss of Life [41]

June

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
TBA TBA Mamamoo [42]

TBA

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Date Album Artist(s) Ref.
TBA TBA Deux [43]
TBA TBA Hype Princess [1]
TBA TBA Naze [1]
TBA TBA SMTR25 [1]
TBA TBA T.O.P [44]
TBA TBA Yuhz [1]
TBA TBA Unnamed A2O boy group [1]
TBA TBA Yim Jae-beom [45]

References

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  2. ^ a b Lee, Jung-joo (December 26, 2025). "Dreamcatcher's Siyeon to debut in new co-ed band Chrocktikal next month". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  3. ^ a b Hwang, You-mee (December 17, 2025). "Seventeen's DK, Seungkwan to drop EP as duo". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Choi, Yi-jung (January 11, 2026). 2026 신인 버추얼 걸그룹 탄생..OWIS(오위스), '골든디스크어워즈'서 데뷔 신호탄 [The birth of a new 2026 virtual girl group..OWIS marks their debut at the 'Golden Disc Awards]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  5. ^ a b Ji, Seung-hun (January 15, 2026). 'IST엔터 신인' 7인조 튜넥스, 3월 데뷔 확정 ['IST Entertainment Rookies' 7-member group Tunexx, Debut Confirmed for March]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  6. ^ Heo, Ji-hyung (January 12, 2026). 노매드, 팀 활동 종료 "경영상 여러 여건 고려" [전문][공식] [NOMAD to Cease Group Activities "Considering Various Operational Circumstances" [Full Statement][Official]]. Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  7. ^ Hwang, You-mee (December 16, 2025). "Apink to release 11th EP in January". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  8. ^ Son, Bong-seok (December 29, 2025). 압도적 음악 퀄리티!...아이덴티티 yesweare, 하라메에 '설렘 UP' [Overwhelming musical quality!...Idntt yesweare ramps up the excitement with highlight medley]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  9. ^ Yoon, So-yeon (December 21, 2025). "Boy band Monsta X's Joohoney to release second solo EP Insanity in January 2026". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  10. ^ Lee, Da-kyeom (December 22, 2025). 씨엔블루, 내년 1월 7일 정규 3집 '쓰릴로지' 컴백...새 월드투어 예고 [CNBLUE to make a comeback with 3rd full album 3logy on January 7...New World Tour announced]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  11. ^ Kang, Kyung-yeon (December 15, 2025). "U-Kiss Soohyun Sets Second Mini-Album Gray. for January 7, Steps Into Solo Spotlight". SBS Star. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  12. ^ Son, Bong-seok (December 15, 2025). 츄, 솔로 첫 정규 앨범 'XO, My Cyberlove' 티저 공개...1월 7일 컴백 [Chuu unveils teasers for 1st full-length album XO, My Cyberlove...January 7 comeback]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2025 – via Naver.
  13. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (December 11, 2025). 웨이커, 미니 3집 스케줄러 공개 [Waker unveils scheduler for 3rd mini album]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  14. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (December 18, 2025). 엔싸인, 1월 컴백...스케줄러 이미지 공개 [N.SSign gears up for January comeback, unveils scheduler for new album Funky Like Me]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved December 18, 2025 – via Naver.
  15. ^ Kim, Sun-woo (January 1, 2026). SF9 인성, 14일 첫 솔로 앨범 발매 [SF9 Inseong to release his first-ever solo album on January 14]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  16. ^ Molloy, Laura (December 22, 2025). "Enhypen announce new mini-album The Sin: Vanish". NME. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  17. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (January 8, 2026). 캐치더영, 19일 데뷔 첫 정규 '이볼브' 발매...청춘의 NEW 챕터 [공식] [Catch The Young to Release First Full-Length Album Evolve on the 19th...A New Chapter of Youth [Official]]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  18. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (December 29, 2025). "K-pop's biggest names set for full-group comebacks in 2026". The Korea Times. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  19. ^ Park, Jeong-seon (January 8, 2026). 라포엠, 새 앨범 '얼라이브' 컴백 예열 돌입 [La Poem warms up for comeback with new album Alive]. JTBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 10, 2026 – via Naver.
  20. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (January 8, 2026). 원어스 '原' 컴백, 트랙리스트 3 [Oneus' Origin Comeback, Tracklist 3]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 10, 2026 – via Naver.
  21. ^ Choi, Young-ho (January 1, 2026). AxMxP, 1월 21일 미니 1집 'Amplify My Way'로 컴백 [AxMxP to comeback on January 21 with 1st mini album Amplify My Way]. Mad Club (in Korean). Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  22. ^ Lee, Min-ji (January 13, 2026). TNX, 22일 디지털 싱글 ‘CALL ME BACK’으로 컴백 확정 [공식] [TNX confirmed to make a comeback on the 22nd with digital single Call Me Back [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 13, 2026 – via Naver.
  23. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (January 9, 2026). 최수호 온다...23일 컴백 스케줄러 공개 [Choi Soo-ho is coming...Comeback schedule revealed on the 23rd]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 10, 2026 – via Naver.
  24. ^ Kim, Hyun-sik (January 6, 2026). 스타쉽 신인 걸그룹 키키, 26일 새 앨범 '델룰루 팩' 발매 확정 [Starship's Rookie Girl Group KiiiKiii Confirms Release of New Album Delulu Pack on the 26th]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  25. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (January 15, 2025). 파우, 28일 컴백...2026 시동 [POW to make a comeback on the 28th...starting 2026]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  26. ^ Park, Yang-su (January 17, 2026). '7인조 첫 컴백' 휘브 29일 타이틀곡 'Rock the Nation' 복귀 확정 ['First Comeback as a 7-Member Group' Whib Confirmed to Return on the 29th with Title Track 'Rock the Nation']. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  27. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 5, 2026). "New Onewe digital single drops next week". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  28. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 2, 2026). "Zerobaseone to drop special album". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
  29. ^ Park, Se-yeon (January 26, 2026). 보이넥스트도어, 2월 4일 첫 라이브 앨범 발매 [BoyNextDoor to release first live album on February 4th]. Ilgan Sports. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  30. ^ 정동원, 2월 5일 새 미니 '소품집 Vol.2' 발표…"팬 사랑 담긴 선물". MHN Sports (in Korean). January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  31. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 12, 2026). "Ateez to return with 13th EP in February". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  32. ^ Jang, Da-hee (January 23, 2026). 메이딘, 컴백 확정...내달 9일 새 싱글 'Girl Meets Boy' 발매 [Madein Confirms Comeback...New Single 'Girl Meets Boy' to be Released on the 9th of Next Month]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  33. ^ Park, Ji-hwan (January 26, 2026). "Highlight's Yang Yo-seob to release 3rd solo EP Unloved Echo on Feb. 9". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  34. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 26, 2026). "NCT's Jeno, Jaemin to sing duo". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  35. ^ 아이브 새 정규 제목은 'REVIVE+', 2월 23일 발매 [Ive's new studio album titled Revive+, to be released on February 23rd]. iMBC (in Korean). January 26, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  36. ^ Chan, Anna (January 14, 2026). "Blackpink Is Returning With Its 3rd Mini Album — and It's Coming Soon!". Billboard. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  37. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (January 16, 2026). "BTS reveal new album title Arirang". NME. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  38. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 6, 2026). "Itzy's Yuna to drop solo album in March: report". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  39. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 20, 2026). "P1Harmony to return in March: report". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
  40. ^ Ji, Seung-hun (January 23, 2026). [단독] 대장의 귀환...박효신, 3월 컴백 확정 [[Exclusive] The Captain's Return...Park Hyo-shin Confirmed for March Comeback]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  41. ^ Hwang, You-mee (January 5, 2026). "Kiss of Life announces spring return". The Korea Herald. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  42. ^ [공식]마마무, 내년 완전체로 돌아온다…6월 컴백→대규모 월드투어. Sports Chosen (in Korean). December 31, 2025. Retrieved December 31, 2025.
  43. ^ =듀스, 28년만 신곡 '라이즈' 발매...故김성재 목소리 AI로 복원. YNA. November 19, 2025.
  44. ^ Shim, Sun-ah (January 2, 2026). "Former BigBang member T.O.P to return as solo artist". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
  45. ^ 임재범, 데뷔 40주년 맞아 정규 8집 낸다…17일 선공개곡. Yonhap News. September 2, 2025.
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