Which SM Entertainment artist's comeback do you look forward to the most? In the 2nd quarter of 2024, THESE groups and soloists embark to serve new releases!
On March 14, "Big4" agencies revealed their debut and comeback lineup in the second quarter of the year and among them, SM presented a lineup that will truly make the spring season exciting for K-pop listeners!
March 2024
March 12 - Red Velvet Wendy - 'Wish You Hell'
Among solo artists, Red Velvet kicked off with her much-awaited second mini-album, "Wish You Hell" on March 12.
As the forerunner, she set the bar high with her comeback album in three years ranking No. 1 in 21 regions worldwide on iTunes' Top Album Chart.
It also topped China's largest music platform QQ and Kugou Music Digital Album Sales Chart, as well as the major domestic record charts including Hanteo Chart, Circle Chart Retail Album and Yes24.
March 25 - NCT Dream - 'DREAM ()SCAPE'
Following the success of its third full-length album, "ISTJ" released last year, NCT Dream is ready to dominate the music scene with its new album, "DREAM ()SCAPE.
The boy group is continuously raising high interest with its mysterious teaser photos which hinted at the concept of the group's upcoming release.
TBA - BoA
After actively working as the producer of NCT Wish, NCT's new and last sub-unit, BoA will return to her main job as a K-pol icon at the end of March.
This will be her first release in about a year and four months since she dropped her third-mini album, "Forgive Me" in Nov. 2022.
April 2024
April 1 - Lucas - 'Renegade'
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After leaving WayV and NCT, Lucas is set to star anew as a soloist on April 1. He will drop his first single, "Renegade."
TBA - NCT Doyoung
After promoting under NCT for eight years, Doyoung will finally expand his popularity as a soloist with the release of her solo album.
He would become the third NCT member to officially debut as a soloist, following Taeyong and Ten.
TBA - RIIZE
According to SM Entertainment on March 5, RIIZE is in the final stage of preparation for their new album to be released in April, after the success of its track, "Love 119."
May 2024
May 2 to 4 - NCT Dream - 'THE DREAM SHOW 3'
Aside from albums, SM Entertainment artists will also open world tours starting in South Korea in May.
One of them is NCT Dream, which will have "THE DREAM SHOW 3" touring in North & South America, Europe and Asia.
The world tour will start with a three-day concert in Seoul on May 2 to 4.
May 4 to 5 - RIIZE - 'RIIZING DAY'
Following NCT Dream, its junior boy group RIIZE will also have its fan-con tour on May 4 and 5 which will start at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
It aims to visit nine regions around the world, including Seoul and Tokyo.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
