August is here, and it’s blazing hot—not just because of the summer sun, but because K-pop’s biggest names are making their long-awaited comebacks. From powerhouse groups like Stray Kids and IVE to iconic soloists like Key, Jeon Somi, Joy, and Lim Young-woong, fans are in for a month packed with new music, epic performances, and unforgettable moments.
Stray Kids Are Bringing the “CEREMONY”
Mark your calendars for August 22—Stray Kids are returning with their 4th full-length album, KARMA, their first studio album since 2023's mega-hit ★★★★★ (5-STAR). One of the most anticipated albums of the year — following six consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1s — comes after Stray Kids conquered the world with the largest-scale K-pop tour attendance in history. With 11 fresh tracks including the title song CEREMONY, fans can expect another intense and innovative body of work crafted by the in-house team 3RACHA. STAYs, are you ready for more chaos?
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Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) "KARMA" Trailer
— Stray Kids (@Stray_Kids) July 24, 2025
https://t.co/2BoaqTNkVk
2025.08.22 FRI 1PM (KST) | 0AM (ET)
🏆 PRE-SAVE "KARMA"https://t.co/8bsECR2gnU
#StrayKids #스트레이키즈#KARMA#StrayKidsComeback#YouMakeStrayKidsStay pic.twitter.com/sS79rOA12D
IVE’s Secret Is Out
Just three days later, on August 25, IVE is set to release their 4th mini-album IVE SECRET. With their last EP achieving five consecutive million-seller records, anticipation is high. The title track XOXZ already has fans buzzing with curiosity, and if history repeats itself, this comeback is set to dominate the charts once again.
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IVE
— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) August 4, 2025
THE 4th EP
< 𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐓 >
SCHEDULE
ALBUM RELEASE
2025.08.25 MON 6PM (KST)#IVE #아이브 #IVE_SECRET#XOXZ pic.twitter.com/NmcdqJGoea
Several top-tier soloists are stepping into the spotlight this month, each with unique musical colors:
One of Korea’s most beloved soloists, Lim Young-woong, returns on August 29 with his 2nd full-length album, I’m Hero 2. It's his first full album in three years, and rumors suggest a genre-bending tracklist blending ballads, trot, hip-hop, and dance, all designed to showcase his legendary vocal range.
아티스트 임영웅 두 번째 정규 앨범
— 임영웅 Official X (@limyoungwoong) July 30, 2025
‘IM HERO 2’ - ‘앨범북’ 예약 판매가
오늘(31일) 오후 2시부터
임영웅 공식 MD 몰 ‘아임히어로 몰’에서만 시작됩니다.
( https://t.co/mxwOifFkHo )
* 임영웅 ‘앨범북’
- 2집 앨범 아티스트 포토
- 앨범 크레딧
- 임영웅이 직접 전하는 메시지 #임영웅 pic.twitter.com/bS4jWoO5O7
Jeon Somi is back on August 11 with her 2nd EP Chaotic & Confused, led by the addictive title track CLOSER. It’s been a year since her last full project, and fans are hungry for more of her genre-blending flair.
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SHINee’s Key will release HUNTER, his third solo studio album, also on August 11, with 10 tracks and a solo concert scheduled as part of his comeback.
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Red Velvet’s Joy finally drops her long-awaited first solo mini-album on August 18, titled From JOY, with Love. It’s been 11 years since her debut, and Love Splash! promises a refreshing vibe fitting the summer season.
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Moonbyul of Mamamoo returns on August 20 with her 4th mini-album laundri, continuing her solo journey with emotional depth and refined artistry.
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