Red Velvet 'Velvet Summer' Release Date: August 3 Comeback Announced

Red Velvet has announced their return with the summer mini-album Velvet Summer, scheduled for digital and physical release on August 3, 2026.

This project marks the group's first collective release in approximately two years and two months, following their June 2024 album Cosmic. The new collection features tracks specifically tailored to the summer season, returning to the signature musical style of their previous seasonal offerings.

Key Facts

• Release Date: August 3, 2026.
• Hiatus: First full-group comeback since Cosmic (June 2024).
• Tracklist: Five tracks total, featuring the lead single "Surfin' Boy."
• Pre-orders: Physical album pre-orders opened July 6 at various retailers.

Key Terms

• Velvet Summer: Red Velvet’s upcoming five-track mini-album.
• Surfin' Boy: The lead title track of the album.

Key Quote

"A total of 5 songs, including the title track 'Surfin' Boy', are included, capturing Red Velvet's unique and diverse summer sensibility." — 네이트

Next

• Pre-orders for Velvet Summer remain open through the end of July.
• Digital and physical release of the album and "Surfin' Boy" music video on August 3, 2026.