[Scheduled to debut in 2026] Summary of K-POP new groups and Korean idols!

2026 is here!

This year, a variety of new groups are scheduled to debut, from major agencies to small and medium-sized agencies, and even groups born from popular audition programs.♪

So this time,The author is also the biggest K-POP geek at Saengil JAPAN.But,Korean idol bands scheduled to debut in 2026We will introduce you all at once.💖

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[Scheduled to debut in 2026] Introducing new K-POP idols!

In 2026, there will likely be a rush of new faces in the K-Pop world, from girl groups to boy groups, bands, and even virtual idols.👏

From here,Based on information as of January 13, 2026To,New K-POP idols/K-POP bands scheduled to debut in 2026We will introduce you to the following.

Maybe,A new “push”You might meet...!

If there is a group or member you are interested in, please start paying attention to it now.🎀

[Debuted on January 12th] ALPHA DRIVE ONE

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"ALPHA DRIVE ONE" is an eight-member boy group that was born from the survival audition program "BOYS II PLANET" that aired in 2025.

The group consists of 4 members from Korea, 3 members from China, and 1 member from Australia, and WAKEONE supports the group's activities.

On January 12, 2026, they released their 1st mini album “EUPHORIA” and made their debut.👏

The title song is "FREAK ALARM".

This is a song that expresses the presence of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, which has finally awakened as the members have come together as one, likening it to the "first alarm."

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[Debuted on January 13th] LNGSHOT

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"LNGSHOT" is a four-member boy group.

The group's name has the meaning of ``a decisive blow to turn the situation around, albeit with a small chance.''

LNGSHOT is attracting attention as the first boy group created by Park Jae-beom, who is active as an artist and producer.🎊

The agency is MORE VISION, where Park Jae-beom is the representative producer.

They released their debut EP “SHOT CALLERS” on January 13, 2026, and made their official debut with the title song “Moonwalkin’”.

[Scheduled to debut on January 23rd] L.I.N.C

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"L.I.N.C" is a female virtual group scheduled to debut on January 23, 2026.

She is already attracting attention as “the first female virtual idol to debut in 2026”!

In addition to the three members who have been made public, Milo, Anne, and Alden, it has been revealed that there is one member whose details have not been made public yet (as of January 13, 2026).

We can't take our eyes off future developments to see what kind of presence L.I.N.C will have in the Korean virtual idol world, which has been booming in recent years.❣

[Scheduled to debut in January 2026] INTHE X project

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A boy group born from iNKODE's trainee project "INTHE X project" is scheduled to debut in 2026!

iNKODE is also known as an entertainment agency founded by Jaejoong, an artist from TVXQ.

A total of 10 members, including 3 Koreans, 5 Japanese, and 2 Chinese, have been revealed as members of the INTHE X project.

As of January 13, 2026, the full details, including the group name, have not been revealed.

Future movements toward the debut are also attracting attention.♪

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[Scheduled to debut in March 2026] OWIS

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Women's virtual group "OWIS" is scheduled to debut in March 2026✨

OWIS has a history of appearing on Mnet's ``PRODUCE 101'' and ``Idol School.''

Currently working as a talented creative director.

Lee Hae InIt is also attracting attention as a virtual girl group created by👏

Lee Hae In's agency, Ama, is an entertainment company co-founded by Lee Hae In and former Warner Music Korea director Kim Jae.

OWIS will be the first artist born from that ama.

The group name OWIS is an acronym for ``Only When I Sleep,'' which means ``we only meet in dreams.''💡

As of January 13, 2026, the composition of the members has not been disclosed, so we look forward to seeing what kind of world view and members will be revealed in the future!

[Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026] A2O SOUL

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"A2O SOUL" is a boy group scheduled to debut from A2O Entertainment.

A2O Entertainment is also known as the company founded by Lee Soo Man, former executive producer of SM Entertainment.

A2O SOUL is made up of multinational members.♪

Preparations are underway with the aim of debuting in the first half of 2026.💗

[Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026] H//PE Princess

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“H//PE Princess” isA girl group born from the Japan-Korea joint audition program "Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess".

It is attracting attention as a Japan-Korea joint group consisting of members from Korea and Japan.

The group name is

“We will become the ‘No. 1 hip-hop artist group’ that will excite the world.”

It seems that there is a dignified enthusiasm for it.💡

Member Reno also became a hot topic as the sister of Keita, a member of the boy group EVNNE.

H//PE Princess belongs to music labels in both Japan and Korea, and is scheduled to debut simultaneously in Japan and Korea in the first half of 2026.

This means expanding our activities not only in Asia but also globally!

[Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026] hrtz․ wav

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"hrtz․wav" is a band group that was born on the audition program "STEAL HEART CLUB".

The group consists of five members: Keiten and Hagiwa from Japan, and Yoon Yongjun, Rian, and Dain from South Korea.

The group name "hrtz․wav" is a combination of "Hertz", which means sound frequency, and ".wav", which symbolizes raw, high-quality sound and waveform, and was devised by member Katen.

The word ``wav'' also has the meaning of ``creating a new wave, a new trend.''💡

In addition, Hagiwa, who plays the drums, attracted attention as a member with an impressive visual appearance wearing a mask.

As a band with a unique personality, we are planning to debut in the first half of 2026!

[Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026] I.MET.U

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“I.MET.U” is scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026 from Pi CORPORATION.

A four-member girl group made up of creators who have gained attention on SNS.✨

I.MET.U was born from the survival audition program “TIME TURNER” that was broadcast on TikTok Live in 2024.

Prior to their official debut, they made their pre-debut with “VELVET TRIGGER” in November 2025.🌟

Member Lia is also attracting attention for being the older sister of TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Hueningkai and Kep1er's Hueningbahie.

[Scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026] UNCHILD

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Girl group ``UNCHILD'' from HIGH-UP Entertainment is scheduled to debut in the first half of 2026.✨

UNCHILD is a new girl group that is attracting attention as a successor to girl group STAYC.

Although the full details about the members have not yet been revealed, it is said that Na Ha Eun, who has been known as a "dance prodigy" since her childhood days and was a trainee at SM Entertainment, is in the group!

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[Scheduled to debut in the second half of 2026] Air100

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A boy group from MODEN BERRY KOREA is scheduled to debut in the second half of 2026.

The group name announced as of January 13, 2026 is "Air100," which means "a team that fills the world with 100% pure energy."💡

The group is expected to eventually become a seven-member group, and it is rumored that MODEN BERRY KOREA trainee Ha Min Ki may join the group.👀

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[TBD] ADAP

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ADAP is a six-member boy group belonging to FC ENM.

The group's name has the meaning of "All Dreams Are Possible".💡

It has also become a hot topic that members include Hyotae, who appeared on the survival audition program ``UNIVERSE LEAGUE,'' and Jaeyoung, who appeared on ``MAKEMATE1.''♪

Prior to the official debut in 2026, a free showcase will be held in Osaka and Tokyo in January 2026, as well as a Japan promotional event.🏁

[🎥]
No matter how I think about it, I'm obsessed with ADAP🫢

[FREE SHOWCASE]
📍OSAKA: 2026.1.10-11
📍TOKYO：2026.1.29-30
🎫 https://t.co/MkFy7WFRMy

[PROMOTION＆LIVE EVENT]
📍OSAKA: 2026.01.12-25
🎫 https://t.co/csmrgHTmOZ
📍TOKYO：2026.01.31-03.15
🎫 https://t.co/u8BaRie4ci

Scheduled to debut in 2026 #ADAP… pic.twitter.com/MbcYB062Ud

— FCLIVE ENT (@FCLIVE_official) December 26, 2025

 

[TBD] ARISE

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ARISE is a four-member girl group belonging to BY-U Entertainment.

ARISE is a group that was reorganized into its current member structure in November 2025 and made a new start.

As of January 13, 2026, there are four members: Minju, Jihoo, Jiho, and Jian.

Among them, Jihoo and Jiho are attracting attention for being identical twins.

Prior to their official debut in 2026, they made their pre-debut by releasing their 1st mini album "READY TO START" under the old system on August 8, 2025.👏

[TBD] GENUS

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GENUS is a 6-member boy group belonging to JUST FOCUS Entertainment.

The origin of the group's name is ``GENERATION US,'' which means ``a team that uses music and performance to express the stories of us (Us) living in this generation.''💡

The members include people from popular audition programs such as Hamin from ``BOYS II PLANET'', Chanyoung from ``PROJECT 7'', and Soha from ``STARLIGHT BOYS''!

Before the official debut, a promotional event and free showcase will be held in Japan from January 2026.👏

[📢]
2026 GENUS PROMOTION&LIVE EVENT IN JAPAN "FIRST STEP"

We have uploaded the notice of the special event after the performance 🆙

[FREE SHOWCASE]
📍TOKYO：2026.0110-11
📍OSAKA: 2026.01.29-30
🔗 https://t.co/lwGsuN4h9H

[PROMOTION & LIVE EVENT]
📍TOKYO：2026.01.12-25
🔗… pic.twitter.com/p4UJygBPHS

— FCLIVE ENT (@FCLIVE_official) December 29, 2025

 

[To be determined] MODYSSEY

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"MODYSSEY" is a seven-member boy group that was born from the audition program "PLANET C: HOME RACE."

The group consists of members from China and Hong Kong, and will be affiliated with a new agency and label jointly established by CJ ENM and NCC Entertainment, a subsidiary of JYP Entertainment.

"PLANET C: HOME RACE" attracted attention as a survival program in which the "PLANET C" participants who missed out on debuting in "BOYS II PLANET" took on the challenge of making their debut again.📺

The group name "MODYSSEY" is a combination of "M", which symbolizes Music, Move, and Momentum, and Odyssey, which means the journey of growth.

It seems to mean "an epic voyage where the movement that started with music becomes the driving force and grows as a team."💡

In addition, it has become a hot topic that MODYSSEY's debut title song will be produced by Stray Kids' production team "3RACHA".🌟

[Undecided] NAZE

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NAZE is a seven-member boy group belonging to C9 Entertainment.

NAZE isMembers selected from Asian countries for about 3 yearsIt consists of2 Japanese, 4 Korean, 1 Thaiis a multinational boy group.

The group name is an abbreviation of “New Adventure's Zestyfull Echo”.

"At the end of the earth, at the beginning of the sea. In this place, where infinite possibilities open up and you can go anywhere, a journey to find your true self begins. This journey will be a new adventure, and will deliver the vibrant sound of your soul to everyone's heart."

It seems that it has the meaning of♪

From January 2026,All members will appear as themselves in the drama "DREAM STAGE" broadcast on TBS in Japan.It has been decided to👏

Even before her debut, she is active in the media in Japan, appearing in many Japanese events and variety shows!

This is a boy group whose official debut is highly anticipated.

[Undecided] NOUER Entertainment Boys Group

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A boy group is scheduled to debut in 2026 from NOUER Entertainment.✨

In 2025, an audition sponsored by the agency was held to select the members.

Looking for Male Idol Members for 2026 Debut!
For more details, check Nouer Entertainment’s New Artist Development Team’s Instagram &@nouer_trainee)#GlobalAudition #NOUEREntertainment #NouerA #AUDITION #IDOLAUDITION #IDOL #KPOPAUDITION… pic.twitter.com/QSl0STwg2H

— NOUER ArtistDevelopment Official (@nouer_trainee) December 11, 2024

NOUER Entertainment is home to boy group NouerA, as well as Arno and Anshin of ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and the trends of next-generation boy groups are also attracting attention.

[Undecided] SMTR25

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SMTR25 is a public trainee group belonging to SM Entertainment.

It is said that multiple teams from SMTR25 are scheduled to debut, and one of them is said to be aiming to debut in 2026.🎉

Fans are paying close attention to which member will be selected from the elite SMTR25 to become a member of SM Entertainment's next generation group.👀

[TBD] THE SSYNDROME

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THE SSYNDROME is a five-member boy band belonging to Dreamcatcher Company.

With their strengths in unique vocals and gorgeous performances, they are attracting attention as a promising band that creates a unique world view.

Shin Sei, who is in charge of guitar, also became a hot topic when he appeared on the idol band audition program "THE IDOL BAND: BOY'S BATTLE", which produced Hi-Fi Un!corn under the name Hwang Jin-seok.

Prior to their official debut, they will release their pre-debut single “ALIVE” in November 2025.🎧

[Undecided] YG Entertainment Boy Group

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According to YG Entertainment's general producer Yang Hyun Suk,I want to debut a new boy group in 2026.That's what it says.🌼

Details such as group name and members have not been released yet, so be sure to check out future announcements!

[Undecided] YUHZ

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YUHZ is an 8-member boy group belonging to PINNACLE Entertainment.

This group was born from the Korean SBS audition program "B:MY BOYZ".

The group name is an abbreviation of "Your Hertz".

“The vibrations scattered around the world will come together and become one piece of music that connects you and me.”

This is an aspiration.

Prior to the official debut, the first fancon in Japan was held in October 2025, and it ended with great success.✨

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This time, we feature Korean idols who are scheduled to debut in 2026.💌

Have you found a new group that interests you?

Some of you may be thinking, "The group I've been supporting since they were trainees is finally making their debut!"🌷

In 2026, new groups with diverse concepts are scheduled to debut one after another from major agencies as well as small and medium-sized agencies, including groups born from survival audition programs.✨

Please start checking the information on SNS, YouTube, etc. now and look forward to their debut dates!

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