The biggest idol groups of all time will finally make their long-awaited return this year!
Starting with HYBE, the multi-label conglomerate is preparing a star-studded artist lineup for 2025. BTS, who suspended their activities following the members’ military hiatus, will begin full group activities with the discharge of remaining members in June.
The septet is preparing a new full-length album and world tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their third EP, The most beautiful moment in life, part 1published in 2015, according to Asia Economy.
“BTS’ return is expected to not only boost HYBE’s sales, but also provide another boost to the global K-pop craze,” the article states.
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SEVENTEEN, managed by the Pledis label, will also release a new album and continue their world tour to commemorate their 10th anniversary. However, there will be restrictions on the entire group’s activities due to some members enlisting in the first half of 2025.
To minimize this gap, the company will introduce more BSS unit programs and Woozi or Hoshi solos.
As for NewJeans, which remains under ADOR by law, it will continue to promote this year despite the unresolved conflict with the label. There is great expectation that the girl group will release a new album under their speculated new name, Jeanz.
SM Entertainment, home to top groups NCT, aespa and more, is currently embarking on its five-city family concert to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary on February 14.
SMTOWN LIVE will begin in Seoul on January 1-2, followed by a show in Mexico on May 9 and Los Angeles on May 11. The tour will continue with stops in London on June 28th and Tokyo on August 9-10th. .
This year they intend to take a step towards the future by introducing a new girl group five years after aespa.
In addition to HYBE and SM, JYP Entertainment, home of Stray Kids, also announces the boy group’s attack on the global market in 2025 with a large-scale world tour, including a North American stadium tour.
Before them, JYP will debut this month with his new six-member group, KickFlip, introducing the culture of street dance and skateboarding. All members have professional-level skateboarding skills, so they will show a performance that stands out among existing idols.
Finally, YG Entertainment also announces the return of BLACKPINK following the members’ successful solo careers.
“BLACKPINK will once again conquer their global fandom with the release of a new album in May and a world tour spanning Asia, North America and Europe,” reads the report.
The agency will also launch a new idol group based on hip-hop and R&B, following the successful launch of BABYMONSTER last year.
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