This Month in K-Pop: Comebacks, Global Tours, and Industry Buzz (July 2025)
Here’s the latest K-pop news roundup—packed with comebacks, releases, streaming milestones, and global fandom highlights:
TWICE Returns with Fourth Studio Album ‘THIS IS FOR’
After four years away from full-group promotions, TWICE officially makes a grand comeback on July 11 with their fourth full-length album, THIS IS FOR. Fans can expect 14 upbeat summer tracks, highlighted by an empowering anthem—designed to uplift listeners and explore new artistic directions. This release ties in with the group’s 10th anniversary and milestones including a world tour kicking off on July 19 in Incheon and planned stops at Lollapalooza in Chicago.
BLACKPINK Drops New Single “Jump” with Explosive Launch
BLACKPINK breaks their nearly three-year group hiatus with “Jump”, released July 5 during the start of their Deadline Tour. Co-written by Diplo and supported by a high-budget Dave Meyers-directed music video, “Jump” debuted at SoFi Stadium and topped global charts. The track signals not only a sonic evolution but also marks the first group release since 2023’s OST “The Girls.” The tour spans North America, Europe, and Asia, making history as the first female K-pop group to headline at London’s Wembley.
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Hits No. 2 on Billboard 200
The animated musical film K-Pop Demon Hunters continues to dominate, with its soundtrack rising to No. 2 on the Billboard 200—making it the first soundtrack since 2017 to increase in its third week. Boasting over 96 million streams, the record-breaking album mirrors the movie’s global reach, reinforcing K-pop’s crossover success in other entertainment genres.
HYBE Cine Fest Arrives in India
HYBE is expanding its global influence with the HYBE Cine Fest, a three-day cinematic festival debuting July 10–12 in major Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bengaluru. Featuring concert films, karaoke events, and performances by artists like BTS, TXT, SEVENTEEN, and Le Sserafim, this event builds momentum ahead of HYBE launching its Indian branch by late 2025.
BTS Signals Reunion with New Album & Early 2026 World Tour
Following the discharge of all members from mandatory military service, BTS has confirmed plans for a full group reunion, with a new album in the works and a world tour slated for early 2026. The announcement triggered a 57% surge in HYBE’s stock price, marking renewed confidence in the group’s global cultural influence.
Other Notable Updates
- Jin (BTS) released his second solo mini-album, Echo, on May 16—a lyrical project exploring themes of memory and emotional resonance.
- K-pop boy groups Enhypen and ZEROBASEONE are set to hold concerts at Singapore Indoor Stadium in October and November 2025, respectively.
July 2025 K-pop Release Calendar
July looks to be a blockbuster month—with major comebacks from BLACKPINK, TWICE, EXO’s D.O., JEON SOMI, BABYMONSTER, KARD, TXT, Super Junior, and Dreamcatcher. Fans are buzzing over releases like EXO D.O.’s emotional solo album BLISS (July 7), Babymonster’s fiery single HOT SAUCE (July 1), and more anticipated content listed in the July comeback schedule.