If you are a K-pop fan, clear your playlist. Late October and November 2026 bring a wave of big releases, led by two BLACKPINK members and a headline clash between two of the biggest girl groups of the moment.
The biggest K-pop releases at a glance
23 October: LISA, Press Play (EP), title track Tarantino
26 October: IVE, Looks Can Kill (EP)
26 October: ILLIT, Break Even (EP), title track You're Under Arrest
30 October: JENNIE, Fallen Angel (physical EP)
9 November: NCT DREAM, Dream After Dream
13 November: ATEEZ, Golden Hour: Part 6
16 November: TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Perfect Storm (EP)
18 November: JO1, Ignite
LISA: Press Play
LISA kicks things off with Press Play on 23 October, led by the title track Tarantino. The name alone has fans expecting a cinematic, attitude-heavy single, and LISA's solo releases have consistently been among the most-streamed K-pop songs in India.
IVE vs ILLIT on the same day
On 26 October, IVE return with Looks Can Kill and ILLIT drop Break Even, with the title track You're Under Arrest. Two of the hottest girl groups releasing on the same day sets up a chart race fans will be tracking closely across Spotify, YouTube and Korean music charts.
JENNIE: Fallen Angel
JENNIE closes October with the physical release of Fallen Angel on 30 October, a must-have for collectors.
More October releases
BABYMONSTER's Deserve and an ATEEZ pre-release single also arrive on 23 October. RIIZE has a digital single due on 26 October, and Crush's seesaw featuring IU came out on 21 October.
November highlights
1. TREASURE, Shock (2 November)
2. TWS, To Us (2 November)
3. XG, Depends (6 November)
4. NCT DREAM, Dream After Dream (9 November)
5. ATEEZ, Golden Hour: Part 6 (13 November)
6. TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Perfect Storm (16 November)
7. JO1, Ignite (18 November)
8. Yves, Cute & Anxiety (20 November)
Still waiting
TAEYEON, BAEKHYUN, JAEHYUN and TEN have new music in the works without confirmed dates. Rumoured returns from NewJeans, whose legal dispute is still unresolved, and from KARA remain unconfirmed.
Why K-pop keeps growing in India
India is now one of K-pop's fastest-growing audiences. Indian fans power streams, trend hashtags and fill shows whenever Korean artists visit. If you are an ARMY member, don't miss our guide to BTS's ARIRANG World Tour and whether it is coming to India at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/bts-arirang-world-tour-dates-india.
Release dates can change at short notice, so check each artist's official channels on release day.
K-pop comebacks: FAQs
When is LISA's Press Play coming out?
23 October 2026. The title track is Tarantino.
When is JENNIE's Fallen Angel released?
The physical EP is out on 30 October 2026.
Are IVE and ILLIT releasing on the same day?
Yes. Both drop new EPs on 26 October 2026.
When is TXT's Perfect Storm released?
16 November 2026.
Is NewJeans making a comeback in 2026?
Not confirmed. Their legal dispute is ongoing and no comeback date has been announced.
Watch how the new K-pop songs move worldwide on our live global chart at https://mediamarvels.in/trends/global.
Image: LISA of BLACKPINK. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, used under its free licence.
