November 2025 isn’t just “another month” for K-pop fans — it’s basically a mini-festival packed into 30 days.
Big boy groups, rising 5th-gen girl groups, and powerful soloists are all dropping new music at once, turning the month into one long countdown.
From Stray Kids and NCT DREAM to ITZY, ILLIT, aespa, and Krystal, here’s a simple guide you can use as a blog post for international readers.
1. Why Do So Many Comebacks Happen in November?
Labels love November because it’s the run-up to year-end awards and festival season:
- Music shows and awards start stacking up from late November onwards.
- Artists who release now can still qualify for year-end stages and charts.
- It’s the perfect timing to push one more big era before the year closes.
This year, official comeback calendars list a crowded lineup: Stray Kids, ITZY, NCT DREAM, ILLIT, YEONJUN (TXT), RIIZE, CHA EUN-WOO, aespa, SUNMI, FIFTY FIFTY, CRAVITY, KANG SEUNG YOON, Kyuhyun and more all appear in the November 2025 schedule.
If your playlist feels suddenly too short — that’s why.
2. Boy Group Battle: Stray Kids, NCT DREAM, RIIZE & Friends
Stray Kids – “DO IT” (SKZ IT TAPE)
Stray Kids return on November 21 with their project release “SKZ IT TAPE ‘DO IT’”, led by the title track “DO IT”.
- Official teasers show a bold, high-energy concept that fits their trademark intense sound.
- According to comeback schedules, they’re once again aiming straight for million-seller numbers and a strong year-end presence.
NCT DREAM – 6th Mini Album 〈Beat It Up〉
NCT DREAM drop their 6th mini album 〈Beat It Up〉 on November 17.
- Teasers show the members styled as boxers in a ring, matching a powerful, punchy sound.
- Photo albums and gallery sites are already full of teaser images and packaging previews, so the visual side of this comeback is just as strong.
RIIZE, CRAVITY & the “climbing teams”
November’s schedule also includes RIIZE, CRAVITY, ONF, JUSTB, RESCENE, XLOV, NEWBEAT and more — groups that are steadily climbing from “promising” to “main stage regulars.”
For boy-group fans, November basically feels like a relay race: as soon as one teaser drops, another one appears.
3. Girl Groups & 5th-Gen Wave: ITZY, ILLIT, FIFTY FIFTY
ITZY – 11th Mini Album 〈TUNNEL VISION〉
ITZY’s 11th mini album 〈TUNNEL VISION〉 arrived on November 10, exploring themes of self-confidence, fear, and personal growth.
- The title track “TUNNEL VISION” mixes garage-pop and dreamy R&B elements and focuses on the idea of locking in on your goal and running toward it.
- Official album versions and photobooks come with stylish black-and-brown designs that match the more mature direction of this era.
ILLIT – 1st Single Album 〈Not Cute Anymore〉
HYBE’s rookie group ILLIT is in full transformation mode.
- Their single album 〈Not Cute Anymore〉 is scheduled for November 24 at 6 p.m. KST.
- Pre-release “NOT MY NAME” concept photos show a shift from soft, cute styling to a more metallic, biker-inspired look — leather, chrome, and attitude.
- Photo galleries already host dozens of teaser shots under this concept.
FIFTY FIFTY & others
Alongside them, November’s list features FIFTY FIFTY with Too Much Part 1 and several newer girl groups, which makes this month especially interesting for fans watching the 5th-gen scene rise.
4. Solo Power: YEONJUN, CHA EUN-WOO, SUNMI, KYUHYUN & More
November is also packed with solo releases — perfect for fans who like to focus on one artist’s color.
- YEONJUN (TXT) is part of the month’s lineup as he continues building his identity as a solo performer while staying active with TXT.
- CHA EUN-WOO (ASTRO) returns with his second mini album 〈ELSE〉, scheduled for November 21, pairing his drama-star image with a more defined musical character.
- SUNMI, U-KNOW (TVXQ), Kyuhyun (Super Junior), Kang Seung Yoon (WINNER) and others round out the month, many of them aiming to reconnect with longtime fans before the year ends.
If you’re a blogger, you could easily dedicate a whole post just to “November 2025 Solo Comebacks” and still have more than enough material.
5. Special Projects: aespa’s Solo Digital Single & Krystal’s First Single
aespa – Special Digital Single 〈SYNK : aeXIS LINE〉
On November 17 at 12 p.m. KST, aespa release their special digital single 〈SYNK : aeXIS LINE〉, featuring four solo tracks, one for each member.
- The songs were first performed during their 2025 “SYNK : aeXIS LINE” tour and are now finally getting official digital release.
- Each track reflects a different musical style and personality, making this a key release for fans who want to know the members individually, not just as a group.
Krystal – First Single 〈Solitary〉 (Nov 27)
Former f(x) member and actress Krystal officially steps into solo singer territory with her single 〈Solitary〉, dropping November 27.
- Her label has been teasing the project via behind-the-scenes videos and digital cover art, building up the idea of a more introspective, refined sound.
- Online shops and promo posts showcase chic visuals that fit Krystal’s long-standing “cool and elegant” image.
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