SM Entertainment reveals NCT DREAM, BoA, Lucas, RIIZE, and Doyoung's comebacks for March and April, along with Wendy's successful solo album release.
March/14/2024 19:41
SM Entertainment (hereinafter referred to as SM) has announced its comeback lineup for March and April. Today (the 14th), SM introduced the comeback lineup through a document titled "2024 2nd Quarter is also a green light! SM, full deployment of March and April core lineups." First, NCT DREAM, who made a global impact with last year's 3rd full album "ISTJ," will release a new album "DREAM( )SCAPE" on the 25th of this month. They plan to deliver music with messages of empathy and comfort to modern young people, and to show a more mature appearance and their unique musical color. In addition, they plan to hold their third world tour "THE DREAM SHOW 3," starting with a Seoul performance in May 2024, and travel to North and South America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, demonstrating their worldwide activities as a "global group" and proving their status once again. At the end of March, the comeback of "legendary artist" BoA is also scheduled. She is the producer of NCT WISH, which debuted simultaneously in Korea and Japan, and has been active in various fields as a senior. Expectations are high for her album, which she will perform for the first time in about 1 year and 4 months since releasing her 3rd mini-album "Forgive Me" in November 2022. Then, on April 1st, Lucas will release his 1st single "Renegade" and make his solo debut. He plans to show his unique musical color and versatile artist side, attracting attention. Next, "top-level newcomer" RIIZE announced that they are preparing for a comeback in April and also conveyed the news of a fan concert tour. Starting with performances at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on May 4th and 5th, they announced the start of full-fledged global activities by holding the "2024 RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR 'RIIZING DAY'" in 9 regions around the world, including Seoul and Tokyo. Furthermore, Doyoung, who is active as an "all-rounder" in group activities such as NCT, NCT 127, NCT U, and Dojejeong, as well as acting and MCing, is said to be releasing his 1st solo album in April. He is expected to announce a different charm from group activities, raising expectations. Prior to this, Wendy of Red Velvet, who made a comeback as a solo artist, released her 2nd mini-album "Wish You Hell" on the 12th of this month. Not only did she achieve 1st place in 21 regions worldwide on the iTunes Top Album Chart, but she also topped the digital album sales charts of China's largest music platforms QQ MUSIC and Kugou Music, as well as the retail album charts of HANTEO Chart, CIRCLE Chart, YES24, and other major album charts in Korea, proving her global popularity.
Related Articles
Actor Gong Myung has been hospitalized for sudden deafness while filming tvN's 'Secret Audit.' His agency confirmed he is recovering and plans to return to filming this week. The exact cause of his condition remains private. Gong Myung is set to star in 'Secret Audit' and 'Your Ground,' both scheduled for release next year.
RIIZE's first world tour finale, titled '2026 RIIZE CONCERT TOUR [RIIZING LOUD] FINALE IN SEOUL', will take place from March 6-8, 2026, at KSPO DOME. Following a successful tour across 21 cities, fans eagerly await this event. Tickets will be available through MelOn, with pre-sales starting January 6 for fan club members.
On the morning of the 30th, NCT's Taeyong departed for Thailand via Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. He also announced his first solo concert tour after military service, along with a public performance in Japan. Taeyong made an appearance on the red carpet of the '2025 SBS Song Festival' with a salute pose, marking his first stage after returning from service.
BTS, Im Young-woong, and IVE ranked as the top three in December's singer brand reputation. The analysis showed a 15.89% decrease in big data compared to November. BTS maintained the top spot, while Im Young-woong and IVE followed. The study analyzed consumer behavior and brand communication values.
Taeyong, a former member of NCT, has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison for gang sexual assault. His appeal was rejected by the Supreme Court, confirming the sentence. He and two accomplices assaulted a woman after meeting her in a bar. SM Entertainment terminated his contract following the incident.
On the morning of the 27th, NCT DREAM traveled through Incheon International Airport to Shanghai, China, for a fan signing event for their 6th mini-album 'Beat It Up.' They also made an appearance on the red carpet at the 2025 SBS Music Awards and were named MTV's 'Artist of the Month' for January 2026, with a special broadcast planned.
RIIZE is set to release their 2nd Japanese single 'All of You' on February 18, 2026, after a 1 year and 5 month hiatus. The single includes new tracks 'All of You' and 'Flashlight' and will be available in four formats. A special DVD featuring behind-the-scenes content from their concert tour will also be included in the limited editions.
At the 2025 SBS Music Awards, the newly formed 'Prince Boys' group, featuring members from TWS, RIIZE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and ZEROBASEONE, performed 'You Were Beautiful.' Their stunning visuals and Christmas-themed harmony thrilled fans, who praised their performance on social media. The event also featured numerous K-Pop idols and special MCs.
MTV has selected NCT DREAM as the Artist of the Month for January 2026, coinciding with their mini-album release and Japan tour. The channel will air a special program featuring exclusive interviews and music videos, showcasing the group's journey and future plans as they approach their 10th anniversary.
The 2025 SBS Music Festival has kicked off in Incheon, showcasing a lineup of 36 popular K-POP artists, including NCT's Taeyong, who is making his first appearance after military service. The event features a glamorous red carpet and will be hosted by IVE's Yujin, NCT DREAM's Jaemin, and DAY6's Young K. Special stages and collaborations are also anticipated.
