As the second half of 2026 kicks off, the first week of July is already packed with a comeback rush—from a brand-new girl crew to familiar fan-favorites.
First up, SEVENTEEN’s unit V8 swept global charts right after dropping their new release, while ENHYPEN grabbed attention with a Japanese single. Taeyeon and Choi Yoojung greeted fans with a remake project and a solo album, respectively, and AOMG’s first-ever girl crew KIVITS made their official debut—skyrocketing K-fans’ expectations.
◆ SEVENTEEN’s The8 and Vernon dominate with first mini, ‘V8’
SEVENTEEN unit V8 (The8, Vernon) made their comeback on June 29 with their first mini album ‘V8’ and title track ‘singasong.’
The8 and Vernon led the production, teaming up with global producers to craft an unpredictable chemistry. The release is already charting impressively worldwide. Title track ‘singasong’ shot straight to China’s QQ Music daily ‘Digital Bestselling Albums’ chart upon release, ranked No. 4 on Japan’s Line Music real-time ‘Top 100 Albums,’ and landed No. 5 on ‘Worldwide iTunes Albums,’ sweeping global charts.
V8 will premiere their new stage on Mnet M Countdown on July 2.
◆ ENHYPEN drop Japanese digital single—with warm vibes
That same day, ENHYPEN released their Japanese digital single ‘We’ll Be Fine,’ continuing their close connection with fans.
The track captures the emotions you feel when heading out on a trip with close friends, painting a warm picture of friendship and excitement through the theme of travel.
The accompanying animated music video also drew eyes, featuring official character ‘Enchin’ zipping around Japan in place of the ENHYPEN members.
◆ Taeyeon reimagines J-POP hit ‘Banquet Song’ for a remake project
Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon dropped a Korean remake of Japanese singer-songwriter Tsuki’s ‘Banquet Song’ on June 29.
Known for its delicate portrayal of love and heartbreak, ‘Banquet Song’ is pulling strong interest across music platforms in its newly remade version. Fans are praising how Taeyeon’s unmistakable vocals and expression add a fresh layer of charm.
The buzz grew even bigger with a music video featuring Risenne’s Woni and Minami.
Hosted by singer and TV personality Kangnam, the ‘J-POP REMAKE’ project reinterprets iconic Japanese hits through the lens of Korean artists.
◆ KIVITS kick off a new era with debut EP ‘OXY_GEN’
AOMG’s first girl crew KIVITS officially debuted at 6 p.m. on June 30 with the release of their EP ‘OXY_GEN.’
Title track ‘OXY’ packs a powerful performance and a bold promise to deliver a fresh new allure to listeners.
KIVITS are the next-wave leaders of AOMG’s 2.0 rebranding project ‘Make It New.’ Drawing from subculture and underground roots, they plan to showcase an original sound.
◆ Choi Yoojung returns with second solo single ‘Perfect Target’
Singer Choi Yoojung made her solo comeback on June 30 with her second single album ‘Perfect Target.’
Title track ‘Secret Weapon (Perfect Target)’ spotlights Choi’s bright, positive energy. She also took part in creating the choreography, teasing a performance packed with her unique color and flair.
B-side ‘Still Cute?’ stands out with an upbeat house rhythm inspired by Shibuya-kei, candidly exploring the gap between how the public sees me and who I really am—and it’s already turning heads.