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K-Pop Releases in May 2026: Star-Studded Lineup to Watch
BY Rika-go · May 6, 2026
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May is gearing up to be one of the most exciting and competitive months in K-pop this year, as powerhouse artists across the industry prepare to make their long-awaited returns. With leading girl groups from the “Big 4” agencies SM, YG, JYP, and HYBE, all joining the lineup, the stage is set for a month packed with highly anticipated comebacks.
Fans can look forward to new music from leading girl groups like BABYMONSTER, NMIXX, ITZY, LE SSERAFIM, and aespa, while notable soloists such as BIGBANG’s Taeyang, GOT7’s Jinyoung, NCT’s Taeyong, and Rain are also set to return with new music.
Adding to the excitement, anniversary comebacks from beloved groups and idols such as Boyfriend, I.O.I, and Tiffany Young of Girls’ Generation promise a wave of nostalgia for longtime fans.
May 1
YOON JAY [Former LUMINOUS] — SAY MY NAME
May 2
NEUKJUN [Newkidd Choi Jiann] — The Arrival [Debut]
May 4
CORTIS — GREENGREEN
BABYMONSTER — CHOOM
NAZE — NAZE [Debut]
May 6
Billlie — The Collective Soul and Unconscious: Chapter Two
KIIRAS — TA TA
B:DAWN — BEOM [Debut]
May 7
YUHZ — Orange Record [Debut]
May 8
TIFFANY [Girls’ Generation] — Summer’s Not Over
SEOWON [Former NINE.i] — 꽃길만 걷게 해줄게 [Debut]
May 11
NMIXX — Heavy Serenade
RAIN — Feel It
May 12
CrazAngel — Picasso
YOUNITE — INYUN Part.1
ChaDongHyeop [DRIPPIN] — Doogeundae [Sub-unit Debut]
May 13
WOOAH [Formerly woo!ah!] — WXW (Wish With W) : Vol.2
FLARE U — Youth Error [Debut]
JINYOUNG [GOT7] — Said & Done
May 18
TAEYANG [BIGBANG] — QUINTESSENCE
ITZY — Motto
TAEYONG [NCT] — WYLD
ZEROBASEONE — Ascend-
May 19
xikers — ROUTE ZERO : THE ORA
I.O.I — I.O.I : LOOP
May 22
LE SSERAFIM — PUREFLOW pt.1
May 26
AND2BLE — Sequence 01: Curiosity [Debut]
BOYFRIEND — Boyager 6
May 29
Hi-Fi Un!corn — Monthly Digital Single
aespa — LEMONADE
With such a diverse and star-studded lineup, May is not just another busy month; it’s a defining moment for K-pop this year.
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