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STAYC Returns After 11 Months — Single '2:LOVE' STAYC will make a comeback with their sixth single album '2:LOVE' on June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM (KST). Returning after about 11 months since their last promotion, they are bringing out STAYC's signature bright and cheerful colors once again in time for the summer season. The Essence of '2:LOVE' This album once again expresses the independent and confident love STAYC has portrayed, in their own unique way. Capturing the various emotional layers of love with a cheerful and confident energy is the core of this concept. (The detailed tracklist will be revealed sequentially according to the release schedule.) Points to Watch — STAYC's Signature Performance Since their debut, STAYC has been a team that gained word-of-mouth popularity for their addictive choruses and perfectly synchronized choreography. The points to look out for in this comeback are clear. Point Choreography — Whether a dance move that is easy to follow along with a verse of the chorus will emerge. STAYC's songs have the strength of a structure that easily goes viral as challenges and cover dances.Summer Mood Vocals & Visuals — What kind of sound will be used to express the bright and refreshing concept.Live Synergy — Part distribution among members and stage formations. Post-Comeback Schedule — Fan Concert 'Stay Closer' Following their new song promotions, STAYC will hold the 2026 Fan Concert Tour 'Stay Closer'. Starting with the Seoul concert in August, the schedule tours Asia and Australia, including Manila, Macau, Taipei, and Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney in Australia. If you have caught their comeback stages, following it up with the tour is a great way to enjoy it. Summary '2:LOVE' is a return that fills an 11-month gap and a shot of STAYC's 'cheerful confidence' aimed at the summer season. Checking out the point choreography and chorus hook of their comeback stage first, and if you like them, continuing on to the 'Stay Closer' tour is the perfect course to enjoy this comeback.

When summer arrives, there is a stage that K-pop fans eagerly wait for. It is none other than WATERBOMB. The live performances unfolding amidst a barrage of water generate so much buzz every year that it is known as a 'fancam mecca'. WATERBOMB 2026 returns, starting in Seoul in July. Here is a roundup of which female artists will be taking the water stage this time, and how you can best enjoy their fancams. Why WATERBOMB Fancams Are Special Unlike regular music show fancams, WATERBOMB stages are live performances combined with water, sweat, and the summer sun, revealing the raw energy of the performance. Unwavering choreography even while getting hit by water, the chemistry shared with the audience, and expressive facial acting — the 'true skills' of the artists are compressed into a short stage. That is why, after WATERBOMB ends, fancams of specific performances repeatedly go viral for days. WATERBOMB Seoul 2026: Female Artists to Watch WATERBOMB Seoul 2026 will be held outdoors at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang for three days from July 24th to 26th. Among the revealed lineup, the female artists to watch for their stages and performances are as follows. KISS OF LIFE — A group that will add refreshing energy to the water stage with their solid live vocals and dynamic performances. Sunmi — An artist so strong on this stage that she is called a 'WATERBOMB Legend'. She has been announced for the Sunday (July 26th) stage. Lee Young-ji — Announced for the July 24th stage. Her signature stage presence is the key point to watch. The lineup for WATERBOMB Seoul varies by date, and the roster is revealed sequentially. The lineups for Busan (August 8th) and Sokcho (August 22nd) will be announced separately, so be sure to check the official channels for the appearance dates of the artists you wish to see. How to Best Enjoy the Fancams Even if you can't visit the venue, you can fully enjoy WATERBOMB fancams. This is because various media outlets and fancam channels upload full stage cams right after the festival. There are three key points to watch. First, choreography maintenance during water barrages — whether their formations remain steady despite being hit by water. Second, facial expressions and eye contact with the camera — this determines how immersive the fancam is. Third, harmony with the audience's sing-alongs — the moment the stage and the audience become one remains a classic scene. If you are planning to visit the site, transportation and essential items for each host city (Goyang KINTEX, Busan, Sokcho) are summarized in the outing's 'WATERBOMB' guide. As long as you pack your water gun and waterproof bag well, you can experience the stage you've only seen through fancams right before your eyes. ※ The schedule and lineup are based on information released for 2026, and are subject to change according to official announcements.

The four scattered members have gathered in one place again. MAMAMOO returned as a full group, releasing the special single '4WARD' on June 4, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). It has been about 3 years and 8 months since the four members—Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein, and Hwasa—released a new song together after their EP 'MIC ON' in October 2022. The fact that the members, who had been scattered through their respective solo and individual activities, have gathered again under the name 'MAMAMOO' is the very reason this comeback stands at the center of attention among all girl group new releases in June. What Kind of Comeback is '4WARD' The title track of the special single is '4 Flowers'. The project name '4WARD' is a combination of the number of members, '4', and the meaning of moving 'forward', conveying the message that they will move forward together again past the times they were apart. Given that the four colors (each with a different vocal tone and character) that have been MAMAMOO's identity since their early debut days have merged into one again, it is being accepted among fans as a 'reunion album' and a 'return to their roots'. Why a Full Group Now — The 12th Anniversary Timing MAMAMOO debuted on June 19, 2014. That means June 2026 is the month of their 12th debut anniversary. It is no coincidence that the full-group comeback was scheduled around their debut anniversary following the single release on June 4. The narrative that the four members, who have expanded their individual territories through solo activities, are celebrating their 12th anniversary 'together' is the keyword that penetrates this entire promotion. Especially since each member, including Hwasa, garnered massive attention as soloists, the picture of a team that has proven they can do well 'separately and together' standing as a complete group again holds significant meaning. 2026 World Tour '4WARD' — Seoul is Already Sold Out In conjunction with the comeback, MAMAMOO is also kicking off their solo world tour '2026 WORLD TOUR [4WARD]'. The Seoul concerts will be held for three days from June 19 to 21, and all seats for the 3 shows were sold out during the pre-sale. Following the Seoul concerts, a global tour is scheduled, continuing to Kaohsiung, Macau, Singapore, and Manila, as well as North America including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, and onto Hong Kong. Since the full-group new song and the world tour overlap in the same month, June is the perfect opportunity for fans who want to see all four members together on stage for the first time in a long while. How to Enjoy This Comeback MAMAMOO's strengths lie in their live vocals and performances. Rather than just listening to '4 Flowers' as a digital track and moving on, listening to how the four members' vocal tones intersect within a single song is the core of enjoying this team. There is also great fun in listening to and comparing the process of how their vocals and raps, which developed different textures during their solo periods, are realigned into the 'MAMAMOO harmony'. Once the comeback stages and world tour fancams are released, you will be able to more clearly witness the full-group synergy that is difficult to feel through the digital audio alone. If you want to see other girl group new releases coming back in June all at once, you can check that month's comeback lineup together in the 'Monthly Girl Group Comeback Summary', which is updated every month. ※ Release dates, tour schedules, and other details are compiled based on announcements from the agency and official channels, and detailed schedules are subject to change.

June 2026 was a month overflowing with new releases from K-POP girl groups. On June 1 alone, several teams made simultaneous comebacks, sparking fierce chart competition, and the lineup was further enriched by MAMAMOO returning as a full group for the first time in four years, along with the rapidly growing BABYMONSTER. Here is a roundup of the new songs from girl groups that returned in June.

Major Girl Group Comebacks in June

tripleS — EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1' (June 1)

The large-scale group tripleS opened the June girl group battle with the release of their EP 'LOVE&POP pt.1' on June 1. Several teams made comebacks on the same day, leading to fierce early chart competition.

MEOVV — 2nd Mini Album 'BITE NOW' (June 1)

The rookie group MEOVV also released their 2nd mini album 'BITE NOW' on the same day, going head-to-head with senior groups who also made their comebacks.

MAMAMOO — Special Single '4WARD' (June 4)

MAMAMOO announced their full-group comeback after about four years with the special single '4WARD' on June 4. As their first promotional activity with all four members in a long time, it drew particular attention among the June comebacks.

BABYMONSTER — Digital Single 'CHOOM' (June 8)

BABYMONSTER returned with a digital single on June 8. The title track 'CHOOM' received an explosive response, surpassing 14 million views within just half a day of its music video release.

Other June Comebacks

In addition, FIFTY FIFTY on June 1 and IZNA on June 8 joined the ranks of girl group comebacks in June.

Chart and Music Show Results?

The final updates for the June music chart performances and music show first-place results will be provided at the end of June when promotions wrap up. 'Popular girl groups' are determined not by subjective opinion, but by the chart and music show records of that month.

News of next month's comebacks will continue in the monthly updated 'Monthly Girl Group Comeback' roundup.

The moment K-pop fans all over the world have been waiting for has finally arrived. BLACKPINK, who heated up the global music market by infinitely showcasing their individual charms through solo activities, has returned to us as a full group after a whopping 3 years and 5 months. For those who missed the unrivaled aura that radiates when the four members—Lisa, Jisoo, Jennie, and Rosé—stand on stage together, this comeback must be truly welcome news, like sweet rain. Reunited after reaching the absolute pinnacle in their respective positions, many are already thrilled in anticipation of what kind of music and performance they will surprise the world with next.BLACKPINK announced their spectacular comeback by releasing their 3rd mini-album, DEADLINE, on the 27th. This album features a total of five tracks, including the song "Run," which was pre-released last year and drew a passionate response from fans. Created by the members coming together again as a full group after firmly establishing their perfect standing as solo artists, this album is leaving a strong impression on the public by fully capturing the musical capabilities they have built up along with their deepened maturity.In particular, the music video for their new song "GO," released alongside this comeback, showcases the ultimate crystallization of BLACKPINK's signature confidence and charisma. Looking at the lyrics, you can immediately feel a progressive attitude of proactively moving forward toward a goal. The chorus, "GO Blackpink will make ya GO," which rings out over a highly addictive drum beat, delivers an explosive energy that is impossible to forget once you hear it. Furthermore, the lyrics, which convey the courage to break down walls and move again to those whose hearts are closed and frozen, provide listeners with the driving force to break out of their stifling daily routines and rise up. The melody that exquisitely crosses between pop and hip-hop blends with the four members' personality-filled vocals and rap, creating an immersive experience that makes it impossible to take your eyes and ears off them for even a moment.Because BLACKPINK has been remarkably active in various fields such as fashion, acting, and global collaborations during their solo endeavors, their synergy when coming together as a full group is even more explosive. Each member's unique colors strike a perfect balance within the album DEADLINE, proving through their music why they firmly hold the top position in K-pop.BLACKPINK's 3rd mini-album DEADLINE and their new song "GO" go beyond a simple comeback; they serve as a massive declaration reaffirming their value as the queens of K-pop. Returning with trendy and overwhelming performances that overshadow their long hiatus of 3 years and 5 months, their upcoming moves will undoubtedly continue to make huge waves in the global music market. We can certainly look forward to the new records and legendary stages that BLACKPINK will write through these full-group promotions. We invite you to experience the overwhelming thrill of their unstoppable, passion-filled sprint for yourself through the newly released tracks and music video right now.