SM Entertainment Unveils Its Comebacks And Tours Lineup For The Remainder Of 2025 And 2026: EXO, Red Velvet, aespa And More
SM Entertainment has unveiled its plans for its artists for what remains of 2025 and whats coming in 2026, let us take a look!
4th quarter SM artists comeback plans
SM plans to continue its active music releases in the fourth quarter and into the first quarter of next year. Starting with HART2HEARTS’ first mini-album last month, EXO’s Chanyeol’s Japanese mini-album and NCT Yuta’s Japanese full-length album have also been released. Recently, TVXQ’s Yunho dropped his first solo full-length album. In the fourth quarter, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will release a best album to commemorate her 10th solo debut anniversary, while NCT DREAM and WayV will release mini-albums. Upcoming releases also include TVXQ’s Changmin’s Japanese single, SHINee’s Minho, NCT’s Doyoung, RIIZE, NCT’s Jungwoo, and aespa’s singles.
SM artists comebacks and tours in 2026
In the first quarter of next year, SM is preparing a lineup that includes EXO’s full-length album and Red Velvet’s Irene’s solo album, as well as mini-albums by NCT U and Ten, and a Japanese mini-album by NCT WISH. Singles from HART2HEARTS and Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, along with RIIZE’s Japanese single, are also scheduled, targeting both domestic and global fans.
The concert sector will also remain active, with global performances in major cities around the world. TVXQ’s Changmin will hold a Japanese tour, NCT Yuta will embark on his first solo tour in Japan, and EXO’s Chanyeol will also perform in Japan.
SHINee’s Key, aespa, NCT DREAM, WayV, and NCT WISH will tour major Asian cities, showcasing diverse performances. Super Junior will meet fans through their 20th-anniversary tour, while RIIZE will expand their connection with fans through their first world tour. EXO, SHINee’s Minho, and TVXQ will also host fan meetings both domestically and internationally.
What comeback and tour are you most excited to see?
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