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| ▲ This photo, provided by SM Entertainment on June 24, 2024, shows K-pop boy group NCT Dream performing at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 22-23 as part of their world tour, "THE DREAM SHOW 3 : DREAM ( ) SCAPE." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- SM Entertainment has announced an exciting lineup for the second half of the year, featuring comebacks from NCT Dream, Aespa, and Taeyeon, along with the official debut of virtual artist Navis.
According to the lineup revealed on the 8th, NCT Dream is set to release a new full-length album in the fourth quarter and will embark on their third world tour across North America, South America, and Europe.
Aespa, who gained significant popularity earlier this year with 'Supernova,' will continue their momentum with their second world tour and a new mini-album.
NCT U and WayV will each release new mini-albums to connect with their fans, while Rise and Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon will also release new songs. Solo activities from SM artists such as NCT's Jaehyun, SHINee's Minho, and Red Velvet's Irene are also scheduled.
Jaehyun will showcase his musical talent with his first solo album 'J,' set to release on the 26th. The album features a total of eight tracks, including the Korean and English versions of the title song 'Smoke.' Pre-release tracks 'Roses' and 'Dandelion' will be available on the 12th.
SHINee's Minho will release his first full-length album, while SHINee's Key, Super Junior's Yesung, and Girls' Generation's Taeyeon will return with new mini-albums. Additionally, EXO's Chanyeol, Red Velvet's Irene, and NCT's Mark will pursue solo activities.
New artists produced by SM will also debut in the latter half of the year. Virtual artist Navis, who made a surprise appearance at Aespa's solo concert in June, will officially debut with a single in the third quarter.
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| ▲ This image of virtual artist Navis is provided by SM Entertainment on Aug. 8, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SM's first British boy group, Dear Alice, will begin their activities in August. A new girl group, the first since Aespa, will be unveiled in the fourth quarter, and a new boy group is slated for debut in 2025.
A five-member 'Trot Idol' group, consisting of members from the audition show 'Mister Trot,' will document their growth in a TV program airing in Korea and Japan in the fourth quarter. Following the program's broadcast, they will embark on a national tour.
SM's contemporary R&B label, KRUCIALIZE, will introduce its first artist in October.
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