- Will Twice release a song in 2026?73¢73%
- Will NewJeans release a song in 2026?9¢9%
K-pop's 2026 release calendar remains highly active into Q4, with October alone featuring over 120 confirmed releases across mini-albums, EPs, and singles from groups spanning generations. Autumn congestion stems from year-end award season pressures and album sales targets, prompting Big 4 agencies and others to cluster comebacks. Recent catalysts include IVE's "Looks Can Kill" EP (with prerelease on Oct. 19), ILLIT's fifth mini-album "BREAK EVEN," RIIZE's digital single, NMIXX's "Strange Muse," BABYMONSTER's single, and LISA's "PRESS PLAY" EP, all landing amid a crowded late-month slate. November additions from ATEEZ, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, and RESCENE further sustain momentum. Trader sentiment reflects these verified schedules, sub-unit debuts like SEVENTEEN's JxJ, and rookie activity, while noting that chart trajectories, streaming metrics, and potential delays can still shift outcomes before year-end.
Rules
This market will resolve to “Yes” if the listed group officially releases a new song between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM PT (Los Angeles time). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. Officially released means that a newly released song is officially available for download or streaming (not including live events) by the resolution date. Songs released by individual members, subgroups, or any other configuration not under the listed group name will not qualify. If a song is released jointly by multiple groups credited equally as primary artists, the song will count for all of them. Re-releases, deluxe editions, compilations, or remixes will not count. The resolution source will be any official streaming or download site, e.g. Apple Music or Spotify.