K-Pop stans, get ready to absolutely LOSE IT because 2026 is about to be THE year! We’re talking legendary groups making epic comebacks, new music dropping like crazy, and tours that will snatch your wigs! This is NOT a drill – K-POP Pulse has the tea on why your faves are coming back to absolutely slay!
First up, our Kings, BTS! After their well-deserved military service, all members are back, and they’re cooking up something HUGE for spring 2026. A new album and a massive world tour?! Yeah, you heard that right! They even teased on a Weverse Live, “Let’s make 2026 BTS’s year. Something really big is coming.” We are not okay! The recording’s been done for months, so you know they’re perfecting that masterpiece. Get ready for some serious bias-wrecking!
Our Queens, BLACKPINK, are also gearing up to drop a new album in the first half of 2026! It’s been like, FOREVER (since ‘Born Pink’ in 2022!) since we got a full album, so you KNOW this comeback is gonna hit different. Plus, get this: Rosé’s solo track ‘APT.’ is nominated for *three* categories at next February’s GRAMMY Awards, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year! If she wins, it’s a FIRST for K-Pop history! Talk about setting the stage for an iconic year!
And guess who else is joining the party? The legends, EXO! They’re dropping their 8th full album, ‘REVERXE,’ next month! Six members – Suho, Chanyeol, D.O., Kai, Sehun, and Lay – are back together after Sehun completed his military service this past September. Get ready for that vintage EXO sound mixed with fresh vibes!
Last but not least, the icons, BIGBANG, are celebrating their 20th anniversary next year (2025) and have confirmed they’ll be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April! This is a major comeback for a group that has influenced generations of K-Pop idols. Get ready for them to light up the stage!
Seriously, 2026 is shaping up to be a total game-changer for K-Pop! Which comeback are YOU most hyped for? Let us know in the comments, K-Pop fam!
Reported by Seoul Wire | Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷
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