Ye-on, Stella, Yuha, Ian, A-na, Juun, Carmen and Jiwoo of Hearts2Hearts pose during the showcase for the group's second mini album 'Lemon Tang' at Blue Square on June 22, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by KCNA/Imazins via Getty Images)ImaZins via Getty ImagesWhile the first quarter of 2026 saw record-breaking new BTS and BLACKPINK albums, plus Grammy and Oscar wins from KPop Demon Hunters, Q2 did not disappoint. Artists like I.O.I, i-dle, ATEEZ, Tomorrow X Together, TREASURE, aespa, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, &TEAM, TWS, PLAVE, NCT WISH, KATSEYE, Hearts2Hearts, CORITS and ALPHA DRIVE ONE all delivered major releases to keep the spring season equally exciting.Looking ahead to K-pop’s second half of the year, there are loads of exciting upcoming releases including some long-awaited returns like a new single from BIGBANG, as well as comebacks from TVXQ!’s U-KNOW, Epik High, Sunmi, Tiffany Young, Taemin, Baekhyun, D.O., Chanyeol, John Park, Jackson Wang, Wonho, Red Velvet, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN and &TEAM.The latter half of 2026 will also include debuts from INKODE Entertainment’s VAYONN, as well as other new boy bands from agencies like SM, YG, LIZ, GRID and A2O Entertainment, plus the unveiling of new sub-units from Super Junior and SEVENTEEN.Looking at K-pop’s larger crossover vision, look out for highly anticipated projects from KATSEYE, GIRLSET, Hi-Fi Un!corn, &TEAM and NCT WISH, as well as a range of artists like Pusha T, Shenseea and Ty Dolla $ign, as well as brands like Pokémon and Riot Games, all leaning into the K-pop scene.Catch up on all of the K-pop comebacks in Q1 and Q2 of 2026 if you missed it and check back for all the K-pop releases from the second half of the year moving forward.MORE FOR YOUJuly 2026 KPop Albums & SinglesJuly 1BIG Naughty, “Dear.J (feat. 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