Although K-Dramas may have shone in 2025 while having a large influence over the global entertainment industry, K-Pop idols and their comebacks can’t be simply swept under the rug. Can K-Pop achieve a new leap forward in 2026?
Fans expect 2026 to be filled with various comebacks from legendary groups as the top 4 leading companies hinted at the return of our favorites, such as BTS and more. From rumors to confirmed releases, see which groups are highly anticipated to be making a comeback.
BTS
BTS is set for a full-fledged comeback after concluding their military hiatus with the release of their 5th full-length album on March 20th. Although the members have succeeded in their solo activities, a full-fledged comeback has been long overdue. Fans have been left on the edge of their seats long enough!
BIGBANG
Fans of YG Entertainment know BIGBANG celebrated their 20th debut anniversary. After G-Dragon shared some posts on his social media, the group will officially resume activities in April, starting with the Coachella Festival in the United States. BIGBANG last made a highly anticipated comeback at the 2024 MAMA Awards, performing iconic hits after a nine-year hiatus. Member T.O.P will also return with a solo project of his own that he hinted at on Instagram earlier this month.
BLACKPINK
The girls of BLACKPINK will shockingly reach their 10th anniversary mark this year! BLACKPINK’s comeback with their third mini-album DEADLINE is set to release on February 27, 2026. While each member flourished in their individual activities, the group will reunite again to celebrate since they were last seen together for BORN PINK in September of 2022.
EXO
EXO underwent some scrutiny for member changes, but the group plans to be active with the release of their 8th full-length album, Rebirth. Released on the 19th of January, the group held a comeback showcase at Kyung Hee University’s Peace Hall the dag kd release. EXO had already surprised their fandom with an unexpected stage at the Melon Music Awards last December, following their 2023 album Exist. The senior group has a lot to show with this new comeback.
MAMAMOO
The elegant quartet has surprised fans with the news of their return as a group. HWASA simply dominated as a solo artist but still made time to share the spotlight with the rest of the group. With their last album, Reality in Black, being released in 2019 and their group EP single “Mic On” in 2022, the ladies are overdue for a return. On December 31st, 2025, RBW confirmed news that MAMAMOO will release a full album in June 2026 and will embark on a large-scale world tour.
X1
There have been heated discussions across the internet as convicted Produce series producer Ahn Joon Young has met with boy group XI to discuss a new reality program in the works. It is suggested to be similar to the reality program Wanna One, and fans can expect a musical comeback from the past members who tasted fame for a short time before the rigged voting scandal was revealed. The members have been seen meeting with producers such as Eru from an Instagram post in January as well.
Apink
The charming girls who debuted with smiles in 2011 are celebrating their 15th year anniversary as powerful, mature women. From an innocent charm to a more developed concept, the members have always had yearly comebacks and expressed their happiness being a group with consistent content and projects. They released their 11th album, Re: Love, with the title track “Love Me More” on January 5th.
VIXX
This senior boy group hasn’t made a peep in years, especially since Ravi and Hongbin left in 2020. However, on January 15th, 2026, VIXX announced through their official SNS that a fan concert titled “2026 VIXX FAN CONCERT ‘Case No. VIXX’” will be held at Seoul KBS Arena on February 21st and 22nd. Could there potentially be a full member reunion on the stage?
Are you excited to see these amazing artists take the stage once more in 2026? Share which one is your absolute favorite and which K-Pop group you will be supporting this year in the comments.
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