K-Pop's Biggest Comebacks and New Faces in 2026

K-pop fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026. The year is packed with highly anticipated returns from some of the industry's biggest names, as well as exciting debuts from new artists.

BTS

BTS is set to make their official comeback in March, according to their agency HYBE. This will be the first time the group has released new music since their hiatus. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this moment, and it's sure to be a major event in the K-pop world.

EXO

EXO, another massive K-pop group, is also making a comeback in January. The group's member KAI previously teased a reunion and tour, and SM Entertainment has since confirmed the release of their full-length album. EXO has been a dominant force in the K-pop industry since their debut, and their return is highly anticipated.

BIGBANG

BIGBANG, one of the most influential K-pop groups of all time, will be celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2026. The group made their debut in 2006 and has since released numerous hits. G-Dragon, one of the group's members, confirmed their return during his 2025 Ubermench World Tour.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK, one of the most popular girl groups in the world, will also be releasing new music in 2026. The group has been relatively quiet since their 2025 single "JUMP," and fans are excited to see what they have in store.

New Boy Bands

In addition to these highly anticipated comebacks, K-pop companies like HYBE, SM, and YG Entertainment are planning to release new boy bands. This means that there will be plenty of new music and fresh faces to discover in 2026.

January Releases

The year is already off to a strong start with a number of releases in January. CNBLUE, Re:Hearts, Apink, and CHUU are just a few of the artists set to release new music in the first month of the year. There are also several debuts to look forward to, including ALPHA DRIVE ONE and DK X SEUNGKWAN (SEVENTEEN).

March and Beyond

March will be a big month for K-pop fans, with BTS's highly anticipated comeback. And the excitement doesn't stop there. April will see the debut of EION, and there are plenty of other releases and debuts to look forward to throughout the year.