Title: 2025 Lineup of Hotly Anticipated K-Pop Albums
As the clock clicks into 2025, the K-pop scene is buzzing with excitement over upcoming album releases expected to dominate charts and conversations worldwide. Superstars like BTS and BLACKPINK are rumored to return, while confirmed albums from GOT7, Stray Kids, IVE, and more are set to captivate listeners.
The year begins with ambitions in mind, as Stray Kids and TREASURE announce two album releases for 2025. Stray Kids' announcement, titled "Stray Kids 'STEP OUT 2025'," showcases the group's dedication to remaining at the forefront of the K-pop conversation, leveraging their record-breaking success from recent years [1]. Meanwhile, TREASURE teases an evolution in their sound and the leadership change among members, with the transformation set to unfold throughout 2025 [1].
Chart-toppers such as SEVENTEEN's trio unit BSS, IVE, ONEUS, BBGIRLS, CIX, STAYC, and BLACKPINK's Lisa are also confirmed to drop new projects within the first two months of the new year [1].
The conversation about the year's most significant comebacks cannot exclude BTS and BLACKPINK. BTS members Suga, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are set to conclude their mandatory military service in 2025, sparking anticipation for the group's return through new music, a global event, or both. They will most likely make a defining impact once again [1].
BLACKPINK's 2025 could be similarly monumental. YG Entertainment founder Yang Hyun Suk hints at plans for their first world tour since the conclusion of the Born Pink World Tour in 2023. With the announcement, expectations soar for new music, as well as for the members' separate solo projects. The possibility of reuniting as more evolved artists adds to the excitement of the year [1].
Beyond BLACKPINK, YG Entertainment boasts a packed release schedule, including albums from AKMU, WINNER, and BABYMONSTER [1]. Similarly, SM Entertainment has announced first-quarter releases from some of their artists, such as KAI of EXO, Seulgi of Red Velvet, and TEN of NCT. SM's virtual artist, naevis, is also set to drop a project, bringing even more variety to the K-pop music scene [1].
Marking the highlight of solo journeys, Mark of NCT's April album release will culminate his previous singles "200" and "Fraktisya." Additionally, GOT7 and INFINITE prepare to release special comeback albums, their first group projects since 2022 and 2023, respectively, showcasing the enduring appeal of veteran boy bands and their fascination with their long-time fans and newer followers [1].
From eagerly anticipated comebacks to new debuts capable of stirring waves, the new year is teeming with must-listen projects. Be sure to mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more updates as further announcements drop throughout the year. Here's a rundown of the anticipated K-pop album releases you have been waiting for:
January 2025 New K-Pop Albums
January 4
M.O.T, with the title track "어딘가로 (OMW)" from their 5th mini album "Somewhere Out There" [1].
January 6
ONEW (SHINee), with the title track "Winner" from his 4th EP, "CONNECTION" [1].GFRIEND, with pre-release single "우리의 다정한 계절 속에 (Season of Memories)" and the full album release on January 13, 2025 [1].
January 8
BSS (SEVENTEEN), with the title track "청바지" from their 2nd single album "𝙏𝙀𝙇𝙀𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙔" [1].
January 10
Whee In (MAMAMOO), with the title track "Aftertaste(이별의 맛)" from her single album [1].
January 13
IVE, with the release of their third EP "THE 3rd EP < 𝐼𝑉𝐸 𝐸𝑀𝑃𝐴𝑇𝐻𝑌 >" and the single "Rebel Heart" [2, 3].
January 20
GOT7, with the release of their new EP "Winter Heptagon" [2, 5].
February 2025 New K-Pop Albums
February 3
IVE, with the release of their new EP "THE 3rd EP < 𝐼𝑉𝐸 𝐸𝑀𝑃𝐴𝑇𝐻𝑌 >" [2, 3].
TBA
STAYC, LISA (Blackpink), and TREASURE (EP) [1].
March 2025 New K-Pop Albums
March 31
2NE1, with a 15th anniversary best LP release [1].
TBA
INFINITE [1].
April 2025 New K-Pop Albums
TBA
MARK (NCT) [1].
Unscheduled/To-Be-Announced New 2025 K-Pop Albums
AKMUBABYMONSTERBLACKPINKBTSEXOMinnie (G-I-dle)naevisNEXZNiziUKAI (EXO)Seulgi (Red Velvet)Stray Kids (2 albums)TEN (NCT)TREASURE (Full-length album)VCHAWINNER [1].
- Stray Kids and TREASURE are set to kick off 2025 with two album releases, showcasing their dedication and evolution in the K-pop scene.
- Beyond Stray Kids and TREASURE, other chart-toppers like SEVENTEEN's BSS, IVE, ONEUS, BBGIRLS, CIX, STAYC, and BLACKPINK's Lisa are also confirmed to drop new projects in the initial months of 2025.
- The anticipation for BTS's comeback is high in 2025, as members Suga, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook conclude their mandatory military service. Expectations are high for new music, a global event, or both.
- BLACKPINK is also rumored to have an exciting 2025, with plans for their first world tour since the conclusion of the Born Pink World Tour in 2023, and announcements of new music and solo projects.
- GOT7 and INFINITE are among the veteran boy bands preparing to release special comeback albums, showcasing their enduring appeal and fostering excitement among fans and new followers.
