All K-Pop Comebacks & Debuts This Week: Jul 27 – Aug 2, 2026
The final week of July 2026 brings a diverse lineup of K-pop comebacks and special performances. DAY6’s Young K releases his second full solo album, co-ed group KARD drops their first full-length studio album, and Red Velvet holds a three-day fan concert in Seoul featuring a new song premiere. Several other artists also join this week’s packed schedule of K-pop comebacks.
Official Announcements
Multiple agencies have confirmed K-pop comebacks for the week of July 27 through August 2, 2026. JYP Entertainment announced that DAY6 member Young K would release his second full-length solo album on July 27. SM Entertainment confirmed Red Velvet would hold their fan concert “A Day in Red & Velvet” from July 31 to August 2 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium, where they will premiere a new track.
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July 27 – Young K (DAY6) – “YOUNGEST”
DAY6’s Young K kicks off this week’s K-pop comebacks with his second full-length solo album, “YOUNGEST”. The release follows his established reputation as both a band member and a solo artist, continuing to showcase his growth as a musician. Young K’s solo work has maintained strong individual audience appeal alongside his group activities with DAY6.
July 27 – ONEWE – Pre-release Single “The Wake”
Band ONEWE also joins the July 27 K-pop comebacks with a pre-release digital single titled “The Wake,” featuring the title track “Neverland”. This release precedes their third full album, building anticipation among fans.
July 27 – NouerA – “.exe”
NouerA makes their return on July 27 with their fourth mini album, titled “.exe”. The group’s comeback adds to the busy slate of K-pop comebacks scheduled for this date.
July 28 – KARD – “Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE”
Co-ed group KARD releases their first full-length studio album, “Where To Now? (Part.2) : NOWHERE,” on July 28 at 6 PM KST. This marks a significant milestone for the group, completing their first studio album project. The album has already generated substantial discussion among critics and fans alike.
July 28 – POW – “Flavor”
Boy group POW under Grid Entertainment releases a new single album, “Flavor,” on July 28 at 6 PM KST.
July 28 – Hui (PENTAGON) – “Bingo”
PENTAGON’s Hui releases a summer single titled “Bingo” on July 28.
July 29 – The Wind – Comeback
Boy group The Wind is scheduled for a comeback on July 29.
July 29 – Big Naughty – “Hopeful Romantic”
Big Naughty releases a new EP, “Hopeful Romantic,” on July 29.
July 31 – August 2 – Red Velvet Fan Concert
Red Velvet holds “2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON ‘A Day in Red & Velvet'” from July 31 to August 2 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul. All three shows are reportedly sold out. The group will premiere their new title track “Surfin’ Boy” for the first time during this fan concert. The final day’s performance will be simultaneously live-streamed globally through Beyond LIVE and Weverse. This marks Red Velvet’s first full-group comeback since “Cosmic” in June 2024.
August 1 – Stray Kids – “SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1”
Stray Kids kicks off August with a digital album, “SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1,” on August 1. The release features the Korean version of “Battle Ground” and is timed to celebrate STAY’s 8th anniversary. This digital release comes a full week ahead of their mini-album “THIS & THAT,” scheduled for August 7.
| Date | Artist | Release |
|---|---|---|
| July 27 | Young K (DAY6) | 2nd Full Album “YOUNGEST” |
| July 27 | ONEWE | Pre-release Single “The Wake” |
| July 27 | NouerA | 4th Mini Album “.exe” |
| July 28 | KARD | 1st Full Album “Where To Now? (Part.2)” |
| July 28 | POW | Single Album “Flavor” |
| July 28 | Hui (PENTAGON) | Single “Bingo” |
| July 29 | The Wind | Comeback |
| July 29 | Big Naughty | EP “Hopeful Romantic” |
| July 31-Aug 2 | Red Velvet | Fan Concert + “Surfin’ Boy” premiere |
| August 1 | Stray Kids | Digital Album “SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1” |
Why It Matters
This week’s K-pop comebacks showcase the diversity of the industry, spanning solo artists, bands, co-ed groups, and established girl and boy groups. Young K’s solo album demonstrates the continued strength of DAY6 members’ individual careers. KARD’s first full-length album represents a significant career milestone for the co-ed group.
Red Velvet’s fan concert and new song premiere mark their return as a full group after over two years. The sold-out shows and global live streaming highlight the group’s enduring popularity.
The concentration of K-pop comebacks in this week reflects the industry’s summer release strategy, with multiple major artists choosing this period to launch new music. Stray Kids’ August 1 digital release continues their pattern of building anticipation through strategic pre-release content.
What’s Next?
Following this week’s K-pop comebacks, fans can look forward to an equally packed August schedule. Red Velvet will officially release their full-group comeback on August 3. Stray Kids will follow their August 1 digital release with their mini-album “THIS & THAT” on August 7.
Other major K-pop comebacks scheduled for August include KISS OF LIFE on August 4, WayV on August 10, KATSEYE on August 14, ENHYPEN on August 21, and NCT 127 on August 24. The summer K-pop season shows no signs of slowing down.
FAQ
Which K-pop groups are having comebacks this week?
This week’s K-pop comebacks include Young K (DAY6) on July 27 with “YOUNGEST,” KARD on July 28 with their first full album, and The Wind on July 29. Additionally, Stray Kids releases a digital album on August 1.
Is Red Velvet making a comeback this week?
Red Velvet is not releasing a full album this week, but they are holding a three-day fan concert from July 31 to August 2 in Seoul, where they will premiere their new song “Surfin’ Boy” for the first time. Their official full-group comeback is scheduled for August 3.
Where can I watch the Red Velvet fan concert?
The final day of Red Velvet’s fan concert “A Day in Red & Velvet” on August 2 will be live-streamed globally through Beyond LIVE and Weverse platforms.
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