2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year in K-pop history. BTS is back as a group, BLACKPINK dropped their comeback, EXO reunited, and dozens of 4th and 5th generation groups are fighting for the spotlight. Whether you’re tracking your bias group’s next album or planning concert trips, this is the definitive K-pop comeback calendar for 2026 — updated with every confirmed release, rumored comeback, and military discharge date.
January 2026
| Date | Artist | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | ENHYPEN | New album | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | EXO | Group comeback | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | DK & Seungkwan (SEVENTEEN) | Sub-unit release | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | CHUU | Solo comeback | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | JOOHONEY (MONSTA X) | Solo release | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | Apink | Comeback | Confirmed |
| Jan 9 & 23 | ZEROBASEONE | Pre-release singles | Confirmed |
| Jan 2026 | CNBLUE, H1-KEY, NCT WISH (JP), ILLIT (JP), n.SSign | Various releases | Confirmed |
February 2026
| Date | Artist | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | BLACKPINK | “GO” — Group comeback single | Released! |
| Feb 2026 | IVE | New album | Confirmed |
| Feb 2026 | ATEEZ | New release | Confirmed |
| Feb 2026 | ZEROBASEONE | Full comeback | Confirmed |
| Feb 2026 | TWS | New release | Confirmed |
| Feb 2026 | NCT (Jeno & Jaemin) | Sub-unit debut | Confirmed |
| Feb 2026 | STAYC (JP), RIIZE (JP), WOODZ, MISAMO (TWICE JP) | Various releases | Confirmed |
March 2026
| Date | Artist | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20 | BTS | “ARIRANG” — 5th full album (14 tracks) | Confirmed |
| Mar 21 | BTS | FREE Comeback Concert at Gwanghwamun Square | Confirmed |
| Mar 2026 | ONEW (SHINee) | Solo comeback | Confirmed |
| Mar 2026 | YENA | Solo comeback | Confirmed |
| Mar 2026 | EVERGLOW | Comeback | Confirmed |
| Mar 2026 | P1Harmony, AB6IX, Big Ocean, H1-KEY | Various releases | Confirmed |
April 2026
| Date | Artist | Release / Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | BTS | ARIRANG World Tour begins — Goyang, South Korea | Confirmed |
| Apr 2026 | TOMORROW X TOGETHER | Comeback expected | Expected |
| Apr 2026 | BABYMONSTER | Comeback expected | Expected |
| Apr 2026 | KISS OF LIFE | Comeback | Confirmed |
May — June 2026
| Date | Artist | Release / Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | BE:FIRST | BE:FIRST ALL DAY | Confirmed |
| May 20 | IS:SUE | Comeback | Confirmed |
| Q2 2026 | aespa (Karina solo) | Full-length solo album | Expected |
| Jun 2026 | MAMAMOO | Group comeback | Confirmed |
| Jun 25 | SEVENTEEN Jeonghan | Military discharge | Discharge |
| Summer | NewJeans | Expected comeback (post-ADOR resolution) | Rumored |
BTS ARIRANG World Tour 2026 — Key Dates
The biggest event of 2026. BTS’s fourth concert tour spans 82+ dates across 34 cities in 23 countries, making it one of the largest K-pop tours ever announced.
| Month | City | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | Goyang, South Korea | Tour kickoff |
| Apr-May | Tokyo, Japan | Multiple nights |
| 2026 | Busan, Seoul, Mexico City | Asia / Latin America leg |
| 2026 | Las Vegas, Chicago, East Rutherford, Toronto | North America leg (sold out in hours) |
| 2026 | London, Paris | Europe leg |
| 2026-2027 | Buenos Aires, Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila | Extended into 2027 |
The tour features a 360-degree stage setup with North American and European tickets selling out during presale in January 2026. A free comeback concert was held at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21 with over 100,000 booking attempts crashing the system.
Military Service Tracker — 2026 Discharges & Enlistments
Expected Discharges in 2026
| Idol | Group | Expected Discharge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeonghan | SEVENTEEN | June 25, 2026 | Public service (ankle injury) |
| Taeyong | NCT | Dec 14, 2025 (discharged) | Active in 2026 |
Expected Enlistments in 2026
| Idol | Group | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mingyu | SEVENTEEN | Expected to enlist in 2026 |
| DK | SEVENTEEN | Expected to enlist in 2026 |
| Doyoung | NCT | Enlisting December 2025 |
| Jungwoo | NCT | Enlisting December 2025 |
Contract Status Updates
- BLACKPINK: Renewed group contract with YG Entertainment in 2023. Individual members have separate label deals (Jennie – ODD ATELIER, Lisa – LLOUD, Rosé – The Black Label, Jisoo – BLISSOO)
- NewJeans: Members returned to ADOR after legal dispute resolution — comeback activities expected in 2026
- TWICE: Re-signed with JYP Entertainment in 2023 — active in 2026
- Red Velvet: Contract status with SM Entertainment being monitored
Where to Track Updates
K-pop schedules change weekly. Bookmark these sources for the latest updates:
- kpopofficial.com/kpop-comebacks/ — Updated monthly comeback schedule
- kprofiles.com/comebacks/ — Comprehensive release tracker
- r/kpop on Reddit — Community-sourced schedule with discussion
- Soompi.com — Breaking K-pop news in English
- AllKPop.com — Fast news updates
- dbkpop.com — Military enlistment/discharge tracker
The Bottom Line
2026 is a generational year for K-pop. BTS returning as a group after military service, BLACKPINK’s comeback, EXO’s reunion, and the continued rise of 4th and 5th generation groups make this the most packed comeback calendar in K-pop history. Whether you’re an ARMY counting down to March 20, a BLINK celebrating “GO,” or a fan of any of the dozens of groups dropping music this year — 2026 is the year to be a K-pop fan.
This article is updated as new comebacks are confirmed. Last updated: February 28, 2026.