Wendy Announces New Solo Comeback: 4th Mini Album ‘Gleam Hour’ Arrives November 23
Red Velvet's Wendy is preparing for her next solo comeback! The singer has officially announced the release of her fourth solo mini album, Gleam Hour, scheduled for November 23, 2026.
Revealed through her official social media channels on November 9, the upcoming album marks Wendy's first solo music release in approximately one year and two months, following her third mini album, Cerulean Verge, in September 2025.
With a new album concept centered on memories, time, and changing emotions, Wendy is preparing to showcase another side of her musical identity.
Wendy Announces Her Fourth Solo Mini Album
On November 9, Wendy released the official comeback schedule for Gleam Hour, confirming that the album will arrive on November 23 at 6 PM KST.
This will be her fourth solo mini album since beginning her individual music career. The release follows Cerulean Verge, which came out in September 2025.
The announcement also revealed that album pre-orders would begin on November 9 at 3 PM KST. Further promotional content, including the tracklist, concept photos, concept films, highlight medley, and music video teaser, will be released throughout November.
The comeback schedule gives fans a series of previews leading up to the album's official release.
The Meaning Behind ‘Gleam Hour’
According to Wendy's agency, ASND, Gleam Hour is built around the idea that every moment in the past shines with its own light.
The album explores how emotions change as time passes and conveys the message that even moments that have already gone by remain precious parts of who we are today.
Rather than simply looking back at the past, the concept focuses on how previous experiences continue to shape the present.
This reflective theme offers a new direction for Wendy's solo comeback, with the album expected to present her emotional expression through both its music and visual content.
Comeback Schedule: From Concept Films to the Highlight Medley
Alongside the announcement, Wendy shared a detailed promotional timetable for Gleam Hour.
The schedule features several visual stages inspired by different times of the day, including Day, Dusk, Blue Hour, and Deep Night.
The confirmed promotional schedule includes:
- November 9: Album pre-orders begin
- November 10: Tracklist and Day concept film
- November 11: Day concept photos
- November 12: Dusk concept photos
- November 13: Dusk to Blue Hour concept film
- November 16: Blue Hour concept photos
- November 17: Deep Night concept film
- November 18: Deep Night concept photos
- November 19: Highlight medley
- November 20: Music video teaser
- November 22: Special listening session for fans
- November 23: Official album release at 6 PM KST
The progression from daytime to deep night reflects the album's central theme of time and changing emotions.
One particularly special part of the schedule is the listening session on November 22, one day before the official release. This event will give selected fans an opportunity to hear music from the new album in advance.
Wendy's Solo Music Journey
Wendy debuted as a member of Red Velvet in August 2014 with the group's first digital single, “Happiness.” Known for her powerful vocals and versatility, she has continued to establish herself as one of the group's prominent vocalists.
She officially began her solo career with her first mini album, Like Water, released in April 2021. The album featured two title tracks, “Like Water” and “When This Rain Stops,” showcasing a more personal and vocal-focused musical direction.
In March 2024, she returned with her second mini album, Wish You Hell, which introduced a brighter pop-rock sound and a more playful image.
Her third mini album, Cerulean Verge, followed in September 2025, further expanding her solo discography.
With Gleam Hour, Wendy will continue this musical journey through her fourth solo mini album, offering fans another opportunity to experience her individual artistry.
Wendy Continues Her Activities Under ASND
Wendy is currently pursuing her solo activities under ASND after signing an exclusive contract with the agency in 2025.
Although she has moved to a different agency for her individual career, she continues to be a member of Red Velvet. Her upcoming release is a solo project rather than a group comeback.
ASND is also home to girl group fromis_9, making Wendy one of the artists representing the agency's expanding music roster.
Final Thoughts
Wendy's fourth solo mini album, Gleam Hour, will be released on November 23, 2026, at 6 PM KST.
Following Cerulean Verge, the new album arrives after approximately one year and two months and explores the connection between past experiences, changing emotions, and the person we become over time.
With its Day, Dusk, Blue Hour, and Deep Night promotional concepts, the comeback introduces a visual journey that reflects the album's central message.
Fans can look forward to the tracklist, concept content, highlight medley, and music video teaser ahead of the official release.