SM Entertainment reveals comeback roadmap for late 2026

SM Entertainment has shared its release plans for the rest of 2026, giving fans a preview of a busy comeback season across its roster.

In the third quarter, a new Girls’ Generation unit, Girls’ Generation-HRS (Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung), will debut with a single. The same period will also see a full studio album from NCT 127, alongside mini albums from SHINee’s Minho and WayV.

The fourth quarter is set to be even more packed. Full-length albums are planned from Super Junior’s Yesung, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, NCT’s Jaehyun, and NCT DREAM.

Several mini albums are also scheduled, including releases from TVXQ’s Changmin, WayV’s Xiaojun, NCT WISH, and an EXO unit, as well as a new single from Hearts2Hearts.

RIIZE is also expected to return with a comeback during the same period, adding to the dense lineup of releases.

Beyond music, SM highlighted an active touring calendar, with aespa launching a new global tour and multiple artists—including NCT 127 and WayV—set to head out on world tours, which may interest European fans awaiting dates.

With a mix of veteran acts and newer groups, SM’s second-half schedule points to a strong finish to 2026 for the company’s artists.