Red Velvet turns August into a reunion with new music and a fan-con

Red Velvet will return as a full group this August. This marks their first group release in approximately 2 years and 2 months since their 7th mini album 'Cosmic' in June 2024, and they have also announced a fan-con to celebrate their 12th debut anniversary with fans during the same month.

While the album format and title track information have not yet been disclosed, the news of the five members moving together as one team after a long hiatus is a long-awaited return for fans.

Approximately 2 years and 2 months since 'Cosmic'

Red Velvet's previous full group album was 'Cosmic', which celebrated their 10th debut anniversary. That album consisted of six songs, and the title track 'Cosmic' captured both Red Velvet's unique dreamy color and a bright seasonal feel.

Following that, individual activities and schedules for each member continued, but the scene fans were waiting for was ultimately the stage where the five members stand together again under the name Red Velvet. In the K-pop girl group market, a hiatus of over 2 years is not a short period.

The Summer of 'Red Flavor' and 'Cosmic'

Summer is not an unfamiliar season for Red Velvet. They have summer songs that left a strong impression on the public, such as 'Red Flavor', and 'Cosmic' also released in late June, showcased a seasonal color.

The August comeback is an opportunity for the team to bring out the bright and vivid energy they have built up over a long time. Whether the new album will go with a familiar refreshing vibe or mix in a deeper 'Velvet' color remains to be seen.

August 1st and 2nd Seoul Korea University Fan-Con

Red Velvet will hold '2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON A Day in Red & Velvet' at the Korea University Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul on August 1st and 2nd. August 1st, the first day, is Red Velvet's debut anniversary.

Holding a fan-con on the actual day of their 12th debut anniversary, followed immediately by new album promotions, serves as the most direct signal of their return to fans. Tickets are expected to open in order of fan club pre-sale and general sale, and the performance title incorporates both 'Red' and 'Velvet', the two pillars of the team.

At the fan-con held before the comeback, fans will likely first witness the chemistry of the members standing together on stage, the arrangement of previous hits, and the first greetings from a 12-year-old team to their fans. The number of songs in the new album, release date, title track, concept photos, and music video schedule have not yet been revealed.

Once the first concept images and tracklist are released, the color of this comeback will become clearer. Having mastered everything from bright pop to delicate R&B within one team, Red Velvet will stand before fans again in August under their long-awaited name.