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K-pop Releases and Comebacks — August 2026

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A date-ordered list of K-pop albums and singles released or scheduled in August 2026, including Red Velvet's 'Velvet Summer' (3 Aug), Stray Kids' 'This & That' (7 Aug), BIGBANG's 20th anniversary single 'BiiiG' (19 Aug), Enhypen (21 Aug) and NCT 127 (24 Aug). Only entries confirmed by both an English release listing and Korean press coverage are included.

Verified facts

  • Red Velvet released the mini album 'Velvet Summer' on 3 August 2026.
  • Stray Kids released their 10th mini album 'This & That' on 7 August 2026.
  • BIGBANG's 20th anniversary single 'BiiiG' is scheduled for 19 August 2026.
  • Enhypen's 'The Sin: Bliss' is scheduled for 21 August and NCT 127's 'Blingy' for 24 August 2026.
  • Kiss of Life released 'Sweat' on 4 August 2026.

Reported, not confirmed

Statements from a single source, or where sources disagree
  • 'Velvet Summer' is described as Red Velvet's first full-group release in about two years and two months, comprising five tracks across bossa nova, reggae and dance styles (single source).
  • Doh Kyung-soo (D.O.) is listed with an August release, but the title and date are recorded as to be announced.

Timeline

  1. 3 Aug 2026Red Velvet — 'Velvet Summer'.
  2. 7 Aug 2026Stray Kids — 'This & That'.
  3. 19 Aug 2026 (scheduled)BIGBANG — 'BiiiG', 20th anniversary single.
  4. 21 Aug 2026 (scheduled)Enhypen — 'The Sin: Bliss'.
  5. 24 Aug 2026 (scheduled)NCT 127 — 'Blingy'.

Frequently asked

Which August comeback is drawing the most attention?

BIGBANG's 'BiiiG' on 19 August, as their first full-group single in four years and four months and a 20th anniversary release. Stray Kids (7 Aug), Enhypen (21 Aug) and NCT 127 (24 Aug) are also scheduled.

Can these dates change?

Yes. Release dates are sometimes adjusted by agencies. For imminent releases, check the relevant agency's official channels.

Is this every August release?

No. This list includes only entries confirmed by both an English release listing and Korean press coverage, so smaller or less-covered releases may be missing.

Sources

Source titles are kept in their original language
  1. 1 2026 in South Korean music — Wikipedia
  2. 2 8월 컴백을 앞둔 '아이돌' 8 — 에스콰이어 코리아
  3. 3 빅뱅, 데뷔 20주년 맞아 신곡 'BiiiG' 8월 19일 발매…월드투어도 시작 [공식] — MK스포츠
  4. 4 8월 K-팝 컴백 줄이어… 스트레이 키즈·NCT 127 등 — 한인고수

This English edition covers the verified facts and sourced claims. The full document — with sentence-level source references, timeline, FAQ and the complete revision history — is maintained in the Korean edition.