2025 K-Pop Scene Set for Major Comebacks and New Debuts
The K-Pop landscape in 2025 is poised for an exciting year, featuring the return of global superstars and the debut of new groups from major entertainment companies. Following the continued success of girl groups in 2024, the anticipation for 2025 is high, particularly with the full return of BTS (방탄소년단) and BLACKPINK (블랙핑크).
Since 2022, BTS has been on a hiatus due to military service, but with Jin and J-Hope having completed their service, all members are expected to return by 2025, sparking excitement for their full group activities. In 2023, BTS renewed their contract with Big Hit Music, signaling a positive outlook for their comeback later this year. The members have expressed hope for a strong return in the latter half of 2025, and fans are eager to see their growth during this time.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's members, who have focused on individual projects over the past year, are also set to reunite for a comeback and world tour, generating buzz among their global fanbase. Rosé, who recently collaborated with Bruno Mars on the hit song 'APT.', has hinted at plans for a full group album and tour, promising even greater synergy.
In addition to these major comebacks, 2025 will see fierce competition among new groups from large agencies. JYP Entertainment has announced the launch of a new seven-member boy group called KickFlip, featuring members selected from the SBS survival audition program 'Loud.' KickFlip aims to break free from conventions and make a bold entrance into the industry.
SM Entertainment, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is also gearing up to debut a new girl group, the first in five years since aespa (에스파). This new group is highly anticipated following the successful launch of the boy group RIIZE under the 'SM 3.0' initiative.
YG Entertainment, which saw Baby Monster make a strong debut last year, is also planning to introduce a new group in 2025. YG's head producer Yang Hyun-suk has mentioned that there are many trainees waiting for their debut, with more details to be revealed later.
HYBE is also preparing to debut new groups across its various labels, although specific plans have yet to be announced.
With established groups returning and new talents emerging, 2025 promises to be a vibrant year for the K-Pop industry, and fans are eager to see how these artists will shape the future of K-Pop.
