July 2026 K-Pop Comeback Watch: i-dle, KIHYUN, fromis_9 & More
Confirmed July 2026 K-pop comebacks — i-dle, KIHYUN and fromis_9 — plus this week's chart milestones from I.O.I, BABYMONSTER and JENNIE.
July 2026 K-Pop Comebacks at a Glance
| Date (KST) | Artist | Release | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 6PM | i-dle | We made | 9th Mini Album |
| Jul 7, 6PM | KIHYUN (MONSTA X) | BORDERLINE | Solo EP |
| Jul 21 | fromis_9 | 1st Full Album | Full Album |
Updated whenever agencies confirm new dates — bookmark this page for the latest.
Confirmed Comebacks in Detail
i-dle — We made (Jul 6)
The group returns with their 9th mini album, dropping July 6 at 6PM KST.
KIHYUN — BORDERLINE (Jul 7)
MONSTA X’s main vocalist makes his first solo return in three years and nine months. The seven-track EP is anchored by the rock-influenced title “So Good.”
fromis_9 — 1st Full Album (Jul 21)
Nearly a decade into their career, fromis_9 finally release their first-ever full album on July 21 — a milestone moment for flovers.
This Week on the Charts
No comeback? No problem — July opened with some genuinely historic chart moments:
- I.O.I completed a triple crown on Show! Music Core (July 4) with their reunion single “Suddenly” — their third straight win for the track from the 10th-anniversary mini album LOOP, nine years after the group’s original disbandment.
- BABYMONSTER’s “PSYCHO” crossed 200 million YouTube views on July 5, becoming their sixth MV to reach the milestone after “BATTER UP,” “SHEESH,” “DRIP,” “FOREVER,” and “WE GO UP.”
- JENNIE × Tame Impala’s “Dracula” hit the top 3 of Billboard’s Radio Songs chart — a first for both artists — after reaching No. 10 on the Hot 100.
Got a comeback tip we should watch for? We’ll keep updating this page as agencies drop official schedules — stay tuned!