TL;DR
- DAY6's Young K dropped his second solo LP 'YOUNGEST,' his first full-length in nearly three years of introspective songwriting.
- SEVENTEEN's DK will enlist for military service September 8, while Vernon begins alternative service August 20.
- RESCENE earned their first music show win on Inkigayo with 'LOVE ATTACK,' beating i.o.i and aespa.
- Stray Kids announced 'SKZ-Replay 2026 Pt. 1,' a 17-track fandom-appreciation digital album dropping August 1.
Comebacks and releases
Young K returns with deeply personal second album
The DAY6 vocalist drops an introspective full-length after nearly three years away from solo work.
Young K dropped his second solo LP 'YOUNGEST' on July 27, a deeply personal 15-track record where he wrote every song. The lead single 'Shut The Door' came from confronting hidden emotions—written in 30 minutes after discovering close friends had spoken negatively about him. It marks his first solo full-length in nearly three years. (via Korea Herald)
Stray Kids releases fandom-week digital album. The group will drop 'SKZ-Replay 2026 Pt. 1' on August 1, a 17-track collection featuring the lead single 'Battle Ground (Korean Version)' plus exclusive tour performances celebrating their official Stay fandom community. (via Korea Herald)
NCT 127 teases 10th-anniversary album. The group unveiled their first teaser for 'BLINGY,' their seventh full-length arriving August 24 with nine tracks and five active members while Doyoung and Jungwoo serve in the military. (via Korea Herald)
Charts and awards
RESCENE claims debut music show victory
The rookie group takes first place on Inkigayo, marking a milestone win in their early career.
RESCENE claimed their debut music show win on Inkigayo with 'LOVE ATTACK,' scoring 5,486 points and besting i.o.i's 'Suddenly' and aespa's 'LEMONADE.' The rookie act's first trophy marks a milestone for the group as the chart race tightens heading into August. (via Soompi)
Artists and groups
Seventeen announces military service timeline for two members
DK and Vernon set enlistment dates as the group enters its third wave of mandatory service.
Seventeen members announce enlistment dates. DK will enlist for active duty in the Army on September 8, while Vernon begins alternative service as a social service agent on August 20. Both will continue connecting with CARAT through pre-recorded content during their service. (via Soompi)
Tours and events
Yesung launches 10th anniversary global tour
The SUPER JUNIOR vocalist announces multi-city celebration starting October across Asia and beyond.
Yesung announces multi-city anniversary tour. SUPER JUNIOR's vocalist launches his 2026 10th-anniversary tour 'ABOUT THE THINGS WE CALLED ORDINARY,' kicking off in Seoul at KBS Arena on October 17-18, then visiting Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Yokohama. (via Soompi)