A new âfull-group comeback rushâ is building for early 2026âBTS confirmed a March 20 album (plus tour), while EXO and Apink have January releases, and BLACKPINKâs next album is reportedly in the final stages.
The 2026 âFull-Group Comeback Rushâ Has Officially Started
If youâve been feeling like K-pop is entering a new chapter, youâre not imagining it. Early 2026 is shaping up to be a reunion-heavy seasonâwhere major acts shift from solo and scattered schedules back into full-group mode. Think: big album drops, touring announcements, and the kind of âweâre so backâ energy that makes fandom timelines look like a fireworks show.
Hereâs whatâs driving the moment: multi-year hiatuses are ending, anniversary cycles are aligning, and companies are finally able to lock in group schedules. The result? A stacked start to 2026 that feels less like a normal comeback seasonâand more like a coordinated reset.
Whatâs Confirmed (and Whatâs Being Reported)
1) BTS: The full-group return has a date
BTS is set to release a new album on March 20, 2026, marking their first full-group album release in years. Reports also say the comeback will be followed by a world tour, which is basically the global âgroup chat is backâ notification fans have been waiting for. Reuters+2Korea Times+2
And yesâmember updates are adding fuel to the hype. Jungkook recently talked about staying consistent with small routines as part of preparing for the groupâs return, which fans immediately turned into motivational content (and honestly? respect). The Times of India
2) Apink: January comeback to kick off their 15th anniversary season
Apink will release their 11th mini-album âRE : LOVEâ on Jan 5, 2026 (6 PM KST). Itâs a classic âstill together, still shiningâ momentâand it fits perfectly into this broader full-group wave. 쥰ě ěźëł´+2매ěźę˛˝ě +2
3) EXO: New album âREVERXEâ is coming in January
EXOâs 8th full album âREVERXEâ is scheduled for Jan 19, 2026 (6 PM KST). Multiple outlets have reported the release date, and EXOâs official channels have also posted the schedule. 쥰ě ěźëł´+1
4) BLACKPINK: Album reportedly in final stages, planned for 1H 2026
BLACKPINKâs next full-group album is reported to be in the final stages of production, with a release scheduled for the first half of 2026 (timing varies by report, and final rollout details can shift). Korea Herald+1
5) BIGBANG: Festival-scale reunion talk is back
On the âlegend-tierâ end of the spectrum, The Korea Times reported that the Coachella 2026 lineup features a BIGBANG reunion. This is the kind of headline that instantly changes the temperature of the whole yearâthough festival lineups and appearances should always be treated with healthy âwait for official confirmationâ energy. Korea Times+1
Why this wave matters (beyond the hype)
Full-group comebacks hit differently. Theyâre not just ânew musicââtheyâre a full ecosystem reboot:
- Touring comes back online â global audiences, stadium-scale moments, fan travel.
- Catalog streaming spikes â older albums trend again as new fans catch up.
- Brand partnerships accelerate â companies love âwhole-teamâ visibility.
- Fandom energy consolidates â solo eras are fun, but reunions feel like home.
In short: early 2026 is setting up to be a high-impact season for both fans and the industry.
Quick Comeback Calendar (Early 2026)
- Jan 5, 2026 â Apink: RE : LOVE 쥰ě ěźëł´
- Jan 19, 2026 â EXO: REVERXE 쥰ě ěźëł´+1
- Mar 20, 2026 â BTS: New album + reported world tour Reuters+1
- 1H 2026 (reported) â BLACKPINK: new full-length album Korea Herald+1
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