All The K-pop Comebacks You Need To Know
New month, new music. Here are all the latest K-pop comebacks to keep your eyes on.
K-pop season is officially in session. Expect fresh bangers, bold new eras, and visuals sharp enough to slice through my feed (and my stan heart). From long-awaited comebacks to the adrenaline rush of fifth-gen rookies, these idols aren’t just topping charts – they’re rewriting my playlist algorithm. Scroll on for the latest drops that deserve a permanent spot on repeat.
ENHYPEN
Comeback date: June 5, 2025
ENHYPEN has never shield away from the shadows and with “DESIRE: UNLEASH”, their sixth mini album, they’re diving headfirst into them. The seven-member group returns with eight tracks wrapped in obsession, temptation, and the fine line between control and surrender. The title track “Bad Desire (With or Without You)” is a sleek dance-pop number pulsing with tension, its music video layering celestial and infernal imagery as the boys spiral between heaven and hell.
Conceptually, "DESIRE: UNLEASH" is pure seduction - mysterious, brooding, and emotionally charged. It’s a darker twist on ENHYPEN’s signature storytelling, exploring the allure of forbidden love and the hunger for self-definition. The visuals are sharp, moody, and cinematic, like a gothic fever dream dressed in high fashion.
What we love about this comeback? It’s bold and beautifully conflicted. ENHYPEN continues to evolve with each era, and this one feels especially polished, both visually and sonically.
SEVENTEEN
Comeback date: May 26
Ten years in the game, and Seventeen is still setting the standards. To mark their 10th anniversary 13-member powerhouse returns with a full-length album “HAPPY BURSTDAY”. A 16-track album that feels like both a celebration and a step into this new era. With the title track “Thunder”, that crashes in with energy and intent. What makes this album so special? Each member contributes a solo track on the album - a rare and intimate look into their individual artistry.
The concept of “HAPPY BURSTDAY” is unapologetically loud and experimental. It’s about blowing up expectations and stepping into this new decade with confidence. And with heavy-hitting collabs from American producers Pharrell Williams and Timbaland - this album isn’t just a K-pop album, it’s a global statement.
This comeback is fearless, vibrant, and emotionally rich. It’s everything an anniversary project should be, a love letter to fans, a flex of their evolution, and a launch pad for whatever’s coming next.
RIIZE
Comeback date: May 19
RIIZE is officially entering their main character era. The six-member boy group dropped their first full-length album, “ODYSSEY”, with 10 tracks. At the heart of it is “Fly Up”, a fresh take on rock and roll taking cues from the 1950s, complete with retro riffs and modern energy. It perfectly captures that youthful rush of coming together and finding shared experiences with people.
This album’s concept plays into the themes of growth, movement, and freedom with dreamy and nostalgic visuals, fitting for a group that’s steadily rising through the ranks of fourth-gen boy groups.
And if their album wasn’t enough, RIIZE is also kicking off their tour, “RIIZING LOUD” this July 2025, with a Singapore stop set for January 2026 (mark your calendars now!). If this is their odyssey, we’re more than happy to come for a ride.
Jin (BTS)
Comeback date: May 16
Global pop-star sensation of group BTS, Jin, is back and he’s louder, darker, and more emotionally raw than ever. He steps out solo once again with his second EP, “Echo”, a seven-track project that leans deep into the pop-rock territory, laced with alt-rock textures and even touches of metal. It’s an unexpected sonic detour that reveals a grittier, edgier side to Jin - and he wears it like second-skin.
The title track “Don’t Say You Love Me” is as heart-wrenching as it is cinematic — a slow-burn anthem of longing and restraint, all wrapped in crashing guitars and soaring vocals. And with his first solo tour Run Seokjin_EP.Tour kicking off this June (we’re manifesting that Singapore stop!), Jin is fully stepping into his own artistic era.
For ARMYs (BTS’s fandom name), “Echo” isn’t just a comeback; it’s a signal that BTS’s oldest member is evolving, experimenting, and writing his own chapter while we patiently wait for that long-awaited group reunion.
BIBI
Comeback date: May 14
Lowlife Princess BIBI, is back with her second full-length album “EVE: ROMANCE”. A 14-track fever dream of love, loss, seduction, and power, the project includes past singles alongside six new songs that deepen her narrative of Eve—not the biblical one, but BIBI’s own self-mythologised version: complex, romantic, and absolutely unbothered.
And with her first world tour launching off the album (yes, she’s hitting Singapore in August), we’re beyond ready to see how she brings the narrative to life. What we love? BIBI doesn’t just push boundaries, each release feels like a manifesto, and “EVE:ROMANCE” is no exception.
BOYNEXTDOOR
Comeback date: May 13, 2025
BOYNEXTDOOR may have built their name on charm and relatability, but with their fourth mini-album "No Genre", the six-member group is showing us they’ve got range — and attitude. Fresh off their first solo tour KNOCK ON Vol.1 (yes, including a stop in Singapore that still lives rent-free in my head), the group returns with seven new tracks, led by the effortlessly feel-good title track “I Feel Good.”
What I love about this comeback? The shift. It’s sleeker, darker, a little more grown — but still unmistakably them. The visuals serve a moodier edge, and the sound ditches the schoolboy sweetness for something that leans more hip-hop and low-key cool. It’s a confident evolution, and “I Feel Good” delivers the kind of serotonin boost that hits even better with repeat listens. If this is the next chapter of BOYNEXTDOOR, I’m all in.
MEOVV
Comeback date: May 12, 2025
If there's one group I’ve been keeping my eyes on, it’s MEOVV. This TheBlackLabel girl group has been serving sharp visuals, addictive tracks, and unmistakable confidence since day one.
And with their debut EP MY EYES OPEN VVIDE dropping May 12, trust that I’m fully seated. Their title track HANDS UP is a fiery resilience anthem that fuses Brazilian funk beats with rapid-fire raps and a sky-punching chorus.
This comeback the group showcases a fresh, vibrant aesthetic that marks a departure from their earlier, more mysterious visuals. Each member exudes confidence and individuality, hinting at the dynamic energy of their upcoming release.
P1HARMONY
Comeback date: May 8, 2025
P1harmony is back this May with their eighth mini-album 'DUH!', and they’re making a statement with six new songs on their track list. The group dropped a cinematic teaser that opens with the line “A hero should be heroic” – and from the looks of it, they're ready to play the part. Brooding, high-stakes, and laced with irony, the visual direction feels like a blockbuster trailer for their own origin story.
It’s giving anti-hero arc with main character energy – and honestly, I'm here for every dramatic frame. If 'DUH!' is anything like its rollout, expect a sound that punches hard, a message that sticks, and styling that sets off mood boards everywhere.
SOLAR (MAMAMOO)
Comeback date: April 2, 2025
After a long awaited year, third gen group MAMAMOO’s Solar has just released her second single WANT. Just in time for Spring, Solar’s latest single concept showcases two sides of her, her nerdy and charismatic personality.
Currently yearning and trying to find the courage to move things along with your crush? Well, WANT would be the perfect song to encourage you to take that leap of faith.
XIKERS
Comeback date: April 4, 2025
This comeback? A serve. Xikers are back with vengeance and a dystopian futuristic concept with their fifth mini album titled House of Tricky: Spur which was released on April 4. The boys lean fully into their dark and gritty era, with title track Breathe standing tall as a high-octane hip-hop track that’s rebellious in all the right ways.
Xikers are under KQ Entertainment, and this marks their first return since their 4th mini album back in September 2024. This comeback is extra special for these boys as it marks their first official OT10 comeback for the first time in two years, so yes the anticipation was real.
MARK LEE
Comeback date: April 7, 2025
Mark Lee’s solo debut? It’s a warm, nostalgic hug with a Gen-Z filter. NCT 127 and NCT Dream’s Mark Lee just released his first solo album on April 7, titled The Firstfruit, with title track 1999.
The Firstfruit is a 13-track coming-of-age diary wrapped in nostalgic warmth, lo-fi sketches, and late-night thoughts. The visuals lean into youthful vulnerability: think doodles, polaroids, and even a caricature of Mark. It’s personal, poetic, and perfectly paced for a solo debut that feels like a long overdue heart-to-heart.
DAESUNG (BIGBANG)
Comeback date: April 8, 2025
Second-gen fans, rise. BIGBANG’s Daesung is back and honestly? He’s still got it. He recently released his first solo EP titled D’s Wave on April 8, with a sound that’s as bold as it is raw.
If you’re a fan of rock and roll, Daesung’s new album inspired by rock will be sure to get you hooked. This album was made to showcase his godly vocals that fans of BIGBANG are sure to know of.
NCTWISH
Comeback date: April 14, 2025
All pastel everything. NCTWISH leans hard into feel-good, boy-next-door charm with their second mini-album titled poppop released on April 14. Think youthful, cute, and dreamy visuals. This year’s album is upbeat, with title track poppop that is pure serotonin in sonic form.
UNIS
Comeback date: April 15, 2025
Fifth gen girl group UNIS, who debuted last year in March, are proving they’re here to stay with their second album SWICY, which consists of five tracks. Bursting with confidence and colour, SWICY is a vibrant statement from them, whose energy practically sizzles through the screen.
SWICY is a sugary, spicy spectacle, bursting with bold visuals, hyper-girlish flair, and a sound that swerves confidently between bubblegum pop and sleek, attitude-packed beats. If you’ve been sleeping on UNIS, consider this your wakeup call.
KAI
Comeback date: April 21, 2025
After a long awaited two years for KAI to finish his military service, Mr. Rover is now back with his fourth mini-album titled Wait On Me. EXO member, KAI is sure to get his fans' hearts racing with his alluring concept for the album.
His latest release is a seven-track album with Wait On Me as the title track. Kai is back to serve up looks and in an ultra-sultry concept that’s equal parts sensual and stylish. The visuals? Peak luxury. The sound? Smooth R&B with the sharp edges of a man who knows exactly what he wants – and how to get it.
Can’t get enough of KAI’s music? Well he’s bringing the heat to Singapore this June. So, better start planning your concert fit now.
TWS
Comeback date: April 21, 2025
PLEDIS Entertainment fifth gen boy group TWS, released their third mini album titled TRY WITH US on April 21. The title track, Countdown!, is exactly what you'd expect from a group built on youthful optimism: bright, bouncy, and clocked in at just the right tempo to stick in your head for days. TWS might be one of the fresher faces in fifth-gen, but they’re already showing serious staying power.
KEP1ER
Comeback date: April 30, 2025
Kep1er released their first Japanese album EP, titled AGAINST THE WORLD on April 30, with their title track YUM. This comes a year after their official Japanese debut, the group is back with a vengeance – and a concept that plays like cyber-fairies gone rogue.
YUMis bubblegum pop with an edge – sharp synths, bratty chants, and a chorus built for repeat. It’s catchy by design, but there’s strategy beneath the shine. Conceptually, AGAINST THE WORLD marks a shift in tone. The magic-girl sparkle of earlier Kep1er eras now carries edge and grit.