Complete Guide to September 2026 K-Pop Comebacks: 5 Groups & Soloists You Can't Miss
September 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting month for K-pop, bringing highly anticipated comebacks, solo releases, and new music from some of the industry's biggest names. From major girl-group returns to highly anticipated solo projects and new releases from rising groups, the month has plenty to offer K-pop fans.
If you're wondering which releases deserve a spot on your playlist, here are five September 2026 K-pop comebacks and releases you shouldn't miss.
1. JISOO – “CLICK”
📅 Release Date: September 4, 2026
JISOO kicked off September with her new single “CLICK,” released on September 4.
The release marks another solo chapter for the BLACKPINK member following her previous solo activities. “CLICK” was released as a single, with the track becoming available on major music streaming platforms on September 4.
The single also received an official music video release alongside the song, giving fans a new visual concept for JISOO's latest solo project.
With JISOO's strong global fanbase, “CLICK” is one of the major solo releases to watch from the first week of September.
2. D.O. – “DOPAMINE”
📅 Release Date: September 8, 2026
D.O. returned with his fourth mini album “DOPAMINE” on September 8.
The album contains five tracks, including the title track “Sing It Loud.” The tracklist also features “Dancing Party,” “Guitarist,” “Don't You,” and “Dear.”
“DOPAMINE” is D.O.'s latest solo release and follows his previous mini album “BLOSSOM,” released in 2024.
The new mini album gives fans another opportunity to explore D.O.'s music as a solo artist while continuing his activities outside of EXO.
With “DOPAMINE” arriving at the beginning of September, D.O.'s comeback is one of the month's notable solo releases.
3. SOYEON – “What a Wonderful Life”
📅 Release Date: September 7, 2026
SOYEON made her highly anticipated solo return with her 1st full-length album, “What a Wonderful Life,” on September 7.
Released at 6 PM KST, the album marks SOYEON's first full-length solo album and her first solo release since her 2021 mini album “Windy.”
“What a Wonderful Life” contains eight tracks, with “I'm gonna TOESA (Narr. KIAN84)” serving as the title track. The album also includes “Bankroll,” “icebluerabbit,” “STAR,” “Hate veggie song,” “Amigo (Feat. Minsu),” “Would you love me,” and “Goodbye, Romance.”
The title track features narration by KIAN84, while SOYEON is credited as a writer and composer across the album. The project moves across several musical styles, including rock, EDM, disco, retro pop, and band-oriented sounds.
The album's concept also attracted attention before its release, with SOYEON using the idea of “resigning” from ordinary working life as part of the album's promotional concept.
For fans of SOYEON, “What a Wonderful Life” marks an important milestone as her first solo full album, making it one of September 2026's notable K-pop solo releases.
4. LE SSERAFIM – “Made My Night”
📅 Release Date: September 11, 2026
One of the month's most anticipated releases comes from LE SSERAFIM, who will return with their second single album “Made My Night” on September 11.
According to SOURCE MUSIC, the single will be released in South Korea at 1 PM KST on September 11. The label describes “Made My Night” as a release centered around a night made special through chemistry between people.
Pre-orders for the Korean release began on August 28 through online and offline retailers, including Weverse Shop, Aladin, MAKESTAR, Music&Drama, KnPOPS, Blue Dream Media, and SOUNDWAVE.
The release is particularly notable because it comes only a few months after the group's previous major release, making “Made My Night” one of the key girl-group comebacks of September.
International fans should also note that SOURCE MUSIC has announced a separate release schedule for regions outside South Korea, with the international release scheduled for October 9 at 1 PM KST.
5. BOYNEXTDOOR – “HOME: DELUXE”
📅 Release Date: September 28, 2026
Closing out the month, BOYNEXTDOOR will return with “HOME: DELUXE,” a repackage of their first studio album “HOME.”
The album is scheduled for release on September 28, 2026. Pre-orders began on September 7, with the official release and shipping scheduled for September 28.
“HOME: DELUXE” will be released in three versions: HAZE, OVERDRIVE, and SPARK. Additional album details, including the complete tracklist, are being revealed through the group's official promotional rollout.
The new release continues the story of BOYNEXTDOOR's first studio album while giving fans a new chapter to look forward to.
With its September 28 release date, “HOME: DELUXE” is set to be one of the month's major K-pop comebacks and one of the final major releases of September.
September 2026 Is Full of Exciting K-Pop Releases
September 2026 brings together some of K-pop's biggest names across group comebacks and solo releases.
From JISOO's “CLICK” and D.O.'s “DOPAMINE” to &TEAM's “Mark on Me” and LE SSERAFIM's “Made My Night,” the first half of the month is packed with new music.
Meanwhile, BOYNEXTDOOR's “HOME: DELUXE” will close out the month with another highly anticipated release on September 28.
Whether you're a longtime fan or simply looking for new K-pop releases to add to your playlist, these five artists and projects are among the September 2026 releases to keep on your radar.
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