September 28 Is About to Be CHAOS: 6 K-Pop Comebacks and New Releases Fans Need to Know
K-pop fans, clear your schedules. September 28 is about to get VERY busy.
Just when you thought September's comeback season was finally slowing down, K-pop has one more major surprise waiting.
On Monday, September 28, 2026, multiple artists are scheduled to drop new music—including BOYNEXTDOOR, ALLDAY PROJECT, NiziU, Minzy, KickFlip, and YESUNG of Super Junior.
Several of the releases are scheduled for 6 p.m. KST, meaning fans could be jumping from one music video premiere to another in the same evening.
So before your notifications completely take over your phone, here's your guide to the six K-pop releases you need on your radar.
1. BOYNEXTDOOR — “HOME: DELUXE” & “ANIMAL”
ONEDOOR, your next chapter starts September 28.
BOYNEXTDOOR is returning with HOME: DELUXE, a repackaged version of the group's first studio album HOME.
The new release is scheduled for September 28 at 6 p.m. KST, with “ANIMAL” listed as the title track.
The comeback is particularly exciting because it follows the group's previously announced plans for new Korean and Japanese music after their KNOCK ON Vol.2 concert in Busan.
For ONEDOOR, this means there's more than just a new song to look forward to.
A repackaged album can add another layer to an era fans already know, while a new title track gives the group another opportunity to show a different side of its sound and performance style.
And honestly?
“ANIMAL” is already a title that sounds like it was designed to make fans curious.
👀 Watch closely for:
The “ANIMAL” music video
New concept imagery
How the new track expands the HOME era
Performance moments that inevitably become fan edits
2. ALLDAY PROJECT — CRASH
If you've been following ALLDAY PROJECT, September 28 is another date you definitely don't want to miss.
The group is returning with its second EP, CRASH, on September 28 at 6 p.m. KST.
And the rollout has already been building momentum.
ALLDAY PROJECT previously pre-released the music video for “TALK” on September 21, giving fans an early taste of the upcoming era. Since then, the group has released additional concept material and a music video teaser for the title track.
That means fans aren't walking into September 28 completely blind.
Instead, they've already been given pieces of the puzzle.
Now the big question is:
How will everything come together on the full CRASH release?
The answer arrives Monday.
3. NiziU — “Sour Grapes”
NiziU is bringing a major milestone on September 28 with its first Korean mini album, Sour Grapes.
The release is scheduled for 6 p.m. KST, with “Sour Grapes” serving as the title track.
For fans who have followed NiziU's activities across Japan and Korea, this is an especially interesting chapter.
A Korean mini album gives the group another opportunity to connect with K-pop audiences while expanding its musical identity within the Korean market.
And with “Sour Grapes” as the title, fans already have plenty of room to speculate about the concept, visuals, and story behind the comeback.
🍇 The real question: Will NiziU's Korean era sound exactly like what fans expect—or completely surprise everyone?
4. MINZY — “Calling”
Now let's bring some serious 2NE1 nostalgia into the chaos.
MINZY is scheduled to return with the single “Calling” on September 28. Current comeback calendars list the release for 6 p.m. KST.
For longtime K-pop fans, Minzy's name alone brings back memories of one of the most recognizable eras in second-generation K-pop.
But “Calling” isn't simply about nostalgia.
It gives Minzy another opportunity to showcase herself as a solo artist and remind fans of the performer behind some of 2NE1's most memorable stages.
And let's be honest:
Any time a 2NE1 member drops new music, longtime fans are going to be watching.
Expect plenty of nostalgic reactions, dance-focused edits, and fans revisiting Minzy's earlier performances once “Calling” arrives.
5. KickFlip — “Puzzle Piece”
KickFlip is also entering the September 28 release rush.
The group is scheduled to release its fifth mini album, KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1, with “Puzzle Piece” listed as a pre-release track on September 28.
This makes “Puzzle Piece” an important early look at what's coming next from the group.
Rather than waiting for the full mini album to arrive, fans are getting a piece of the new era first—which makes the song an obvious one to watch for clues about the group's upcoming direction.
And with a title like KICK OFF THE WALL, there is already a built-in sense of movement and breaking through.
So don't be surprised if fans start analyzing the lyrics, choreography, and visuals frame by frame.
6. YESUNG — “Winds of Time”
And then there's YESUNG.
The Super Junior vocalist is also scheduled for a September 28 release, with his second album Where We Are and the pre-release track “Winds of Time” appearing on current comeback calendars.
That adds an entirely different flavor to an already packed release day.
While several September 28 releases are group comebacks or newer-generation acts, Yesung brings the perspective of an established vocalist and veteran K-pop performer.
“Winds of Time” is therefore one to watch for fans who love vocal-driven K-pop and Yesung's solo work.
And yes—September 28 really said:
Let's give fans everything at once.
Why September 28 Is Such a BIG K-Pop Day
The crazy part isn't simply the number of releases.
It's the variety.
You've got:
🎤 BOYNEXTDOOR expanding the HOME era
💥 ALLDAY PROJECT returning with CRASH
🍇 NiziU making a Korean mini-album milestone
🖤 MINZY bringing “Calling”
🧩 KickFlip kicking off its next chapter with “Puzzle Piece”
🎶 YESUNG delivering “Winds of Time”
And several of these releases are scheduled around the same 6 p.m. KST window.
In other words, K-pop fans may need to prepare for one of those evenings where the timeline moves so quickly that you barely have time to process one music video before another drops.
Your September 28 K-Pop Checklist
Save this before Monday:
📅 September 28, 2026
BOYNEXTDOOR→ HOME: DELUXE→ “ANIMAL”
ALLDAY PROJECT→ CRASH→ Title track: “CRASH”
NiziU→ Sour Grapes→ “Sour Grapes”
MINZY→ “Calling”
KickFlip→ KICK OFF THE WALL Pt. 1→ “Puzzle Piece” pre-release
YESUNG→ Where We Are→ “Winds of Time” pre-release
Current release schedules place these releases on September 28, with schedules subject to change.
Which September 28 Release Has Your Attention?
And here's where things get dangerous for your playlist.
BOYNEXTDOOR? ALLDAY PROJECT? NiziU? Minzy? KickFlip? YESUNG?
There is no shortage of choices.
September may be ending, but K-pop clearly isn't ready to let the month go quietly.
So charge your phone, clear some storage, prepare your headphones—and maybe warn your friends that you're going to disappear into the comeback timeline.
September 28 is about to be CHAOS. And K-pop fans are absolutely not ready.
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