September 2026 brings one of the year's busiest comeback stretches, spanning a BLACKPINK member solo run, LE SSERAFIM's full-group return, and releases from acts ranging from rookie groups to soloists returning after years away. Combining multiple Korean entertainment outlets and fan-tracked release calendars, this roundup organizes the month's key comebacks by release date, with a closer look at the releases generating the most anticipation.
The BLACKPINK Member Solo Run
September doesn't bring a BLACKPINK group comeback, but it does deliver a tightly packed stretch of solo activity from three of the four members. Jennie's "Fallen Angel" arrived August 28, just ahead of the month, setting up a run that continues with Lisa's pre-release single "SaWaDiKa" on September 3 ahead of her full EP "PRESS PLAY" in October, and Jisoo's single "CLICK," released September 4. YG Entertainment has not ruled out group activity within 2026 — notable given that this year marks ten years since BLACKPINK's 2016 debut — but no group comeback had been officially confirmed for September as of this writing.
LE SSERAFIM's Full-Group Return
LE SSERAFIM's "Made My Night" stands out as the month's most prominent full-group comeback, with all five members — Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae — confirmed for the release. The single, led by the title track "You Just Made My Night," rolled out in stages: a music video drop followed by the single's release later the same day.
Notable Solo and Group Releases
The month is dense with individual member activity alongside group comebacks. (G)I-DLE's Soyeon returns with her first full-length album, "끝내주는 인생," roughly five years and two months after her debut EP — a longer gap than most idol solo cycles, making it one of the month's more anticipated individual releases. SHINee's Minho and EXO's D.O. both release solo mini albums in the same stretch, continuing a pattern of SM Entertainment members pursuing individual projects between group activities. Rookie act &TEAM and long-running boy group VERIVERY also land comebacks mid-month, while 2NE1's Gong Minji returns toward the end of September, roughly four years and nine months after her previous release — another example of the extended-gap solo comebacks that have marked the year.
September 2026 Comeback Calendar
| Date | Act | Release |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 1 | 82MAJOR | Digital single "HEAT" |
| Sept 3 | LISA | Pre-release single "SaWaDiKa" |
| Sept 4 | JISOO | Single "CLICK" |
| Sept 7 | (G)I-DLE's Soyeon | Full album "끝내주는 인생" |
| Sept 7 | SHINee's Minho | Mini album "Make it hot" |
| Sept 7 | VERIVERY | Mini album "CONFETTI" |
| Sept 8 | &TEAM | Korean mini album "Mark on Me" |
| Sept 8 | EXO's D.O. | Mini album "DOPAMINE" |
| Sept 10–11 | LE SSERAFIM | Single album "Made My Night" |
| Sept 10 | MCND | Mini album "Devil Youth Club" |
| Sept 28 | BOYNEXTDOOR | Full album repackage |
| Sept 28 | 2NE1's Gong Minji | New solo release |
What to Watch For
September's calendar reflects a broader pattern that's defined 2026's K-pop release cycle: alongside full-group comebacks, an unusually high number of members are pursuing solo projects in the same windows, some after multi-year gaps. That mix gives the month a wider variety of styles and formats than a typical comeback stretch, from hip-hop-leaning rookie releases to established groups' full-scale returns. As with any comeback calendar, specific release times and formats can shift close to the date, so checking each act's official social channels shortly before a release is the more reliable way to catch day-of details like music video drop times.
FAQ
Is BLACKPINK having a group comeback in September 2026?
No group comeback was officially confirmed for September; the month's BLACKPINK-related activity consists of individual releases from Jennie, Lisa, and Jisoo.
What is LE SSERAFIM's September comeback?
LE SSERAFIM released the single album "Made My Night," featuring all five members, with the title track "You Just Made My Night."
Which September releases mark the longest gaps since an artist's last release?
(G)I-DLE's Soyeon returns roughly five years and two months after her debut EP, while 2NE1's Gong Minji returns about four years and nine months after her previous solo release.
Sources: Esquire Korea, Namu Wiki's 2026 K-pop release archive, and fan-tracked comeback schedule roundups.