Upcoming Comeback and Debut Lineup for SM Entertainment Group in the Second Half of 2024

In the latter half of 2024, SM Entertainment announced the comeback and debut lineup of its artists, which is highly anticipated by Pink Bloods.

On August 7, SM published its second quarter report which disclosed a total sales of $184M (₩253.9 billion) and an operating profit of $18M (₩24.7 billion).

Despite a decline of 30.7% in operating profit due to higher content production costs and an operating loss at a subsidiary, this year’s sale saw a 5.9% increase from last year, thanks to the rise in album sales and successful concerts.

With this outcome, SM intends to increase the endeavors of its artists in the latter half of the year by unveiling their music preview lineup for the 3rd and 4th quarters .

SM Entertainment Group & Solo Comeback + Debut Lineup [2H, 2024]: aespa, Dear Alice, More! — (Photo : SM Entertainment building (News1))

In the 3rd quarter (July to September), several SM boy groups are expected to be active. The first to make a comeback is NCT 127, with their 6th full album “WALK”released on July 15. Following this, Jaehyun will also release a mini-album as a solo artist.

NCT WISH, the Japan-based sub-unit, recently released the Korean version of their single “Songbird”on July 1, and it also marks the upcoming release of their mini-album.

Furthermore, NCT DREAM will also release an English single, while WayV will be dropping a Japanese mini-album. Additionally, RIIZE, the first non-NCT boy group, will be making a comeback with both a Korean and Japanese single.

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“In addition, SM is currently gearing up for highly anticipated individual comebacks from their artists. Taeyeon from SNSD has already started with her single “Heaven”on July 8th, followed by fellow member Hyoyeon who will also be releasing a single.”

Additionally, SHINee Key, who is set to drop a mini-album following the release of their single “Tongue Tied”in June, and Super Junior Sungmin, who will also reveal a new single, will be among the artists to join the 3rd quarter comebacks.

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EXO Chanyeol will finally be making his solo debut after 12 years with a mini-album set to release in August. Along with this, the month will also see the introduction of virtual artist naevis and their unique worldview.

Additionally, DEAR ALICE, the first British boy group produced by SM in partnership with British entertainment company MOON & BACK, is set to have their debut in August through the BBC’s TV series, “Made in Korea: The K-Pop Experience.”

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In the upcoming fourth quarter, MYs will be delighted to see aespa, who recently released their 2024 hits “Supernova”and “Armageddon”, return with a new mini-album. Additionally, their junior girl group is set to make their debut this year, although the specific date has not been announced yet.

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Among the soloists, SHINee’s Minho will release his first full album, while Super Junior’s Yesung, SNSD’s Taeyeon, and Red Velvet’s Irene will each have a mini-album. Additionally, NCT’s Mark will also be dropping a solo single in the 4th quarter.

NCT’s sub-unit NCT DREAM is set to release another full album, while NCT WISH will be releasing a studio album in Japan and WayV will be releasing a mini-album.

Finally, the upcoming full album from TVXQ!, also known as the “Emperor of K-pop”, is predicted to once again reign over the Japanese music scene.

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Furthermore, a five-member “Trot Idol”group will be established in the final quarter of this year, featuring past Mr. Trot participants, K-pop trainees, and talented actors. Their journey and progress will be documented and broadcasted on both Korean and Japanese television shows.

Following the conclusion of the TV program, their plan is to organize a nationwide concert tour. In addition, they have set their sights on debuting a new male group next year.

Jang Cheol Hyuk, who is one of the Co-CEOs, stated:

“We are expanding the music genre to classical, R&B, and trot, and expanding our IP not only in Asia, including Japan and China but also in the English-speaking world. We will realize IP expansion through various formats, such as a multi-production system and internal and external labels.”