YG to Debut New Boy Group in Fall 2026... Six Years After TREASURE

YG Entertainment officially announced the debut of a new boy group, targeting fall 2026. This will mark the first new male idol group in six years since TREASURE’s debut. On March 4, YG stated through its official blog that it is preparing a new boy group with a release target in fall 2026.

Yang Hyun-suk, YG Entertainment’s chief producer, mentioned last year that there is a team of male Trainee members ready for debut, adding that he continues to observe and analyze them closely. He also expressed his determination to launch a group by next year.

Along with introducing the new group, YG plans active activities for its existing artists as well. BABYMONSTER will release a new EP in May and issue its second full-length album in fall. The title track of BABYMONSTER’s EP, “Choom,” draws inspiration from the Korean word for “dance.”

Yang Hyun-suk described “Choom” as having a very stylish spelling, explaining that it embodies Asian aesthetics resembling someone spreading their arms and dancing.

BIGBANG is set to embark on a global tour to celebrate its 20th anniversary of debut, while TREASURE is also working on a new album project. Such simultaneous activities by new groups and existing artists are expected to create significant synergy in the K-POP market.

Yang Hyun-suk has been pushing for internal reforms within the company since 2025, aiming to shorten album production times and continuously discover new IP. YG announced that it will refine the results of its prior efforts to deliver joyful news to fans throughout the year.