K-Pop Comeback Calendar: August 2026
Confirmed August 2026 K-pop releases and pre-release windows. TBA until labels announce.
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Review cadence: Daily during August; archive when September calendar publishes.
At a glance (August 2026)
| Act | Release / event | Type | Source status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional August slots | TBA | Album / single | Add when labels announce |
| HYBE girl-group crossovers | Watch for follow-ups | Joint singles / specials | See June Iconic by Mistake stack |
August rows stay sparse until labels publish schedules. Goldscene does not guess dates from teaser leaks.
Late-summer context from June stack
LE SSERAFIM, Illit, and Katseye released the joint single Iconic by Mistake on June 12, 2026, debuting on M Countdown, per Yonhap. Goldscene's Hybe girl groups post notes how labels package roster stars as one universe.
Watch whether those groups carry August solo or unit activity after the joint drop.
Chart weeks to watch
Jennie re-entered Hot 100 conversation with a Dracula remix week in June, per The Korea Times. Katseye chart activity in the same window shows how August promo can build on June remix cycles.
See how Billboard charts work for tracking-week rules.
How to use this page
Refresh weekly in August. Link back to the 2026 comeback hub for other months and the comeback schedule explainer.
For concerts, use the North America tour calendar instead of this release page.
Frequently asked questions
- Is August a heavy comeback month?
- Summer often stacks girl-group and legacy releases before fall touring. Check this page weekly as labels announce August slots.
- How does this differ from the July calendar?
- Same table format, different month. Use the hub to jump between months.
- Where are June stack releases listed?
- June drops stay on radar posts. August page only lists August-dated activity.
