Overview
- YG confirmed it is preparing a new boy group targeting a fall 2026 debut, the company’s first male act since Treasure six years ago.
- BIGBANG will launch a global tour in 2026 to mark the 20th anniversary of the group’s debut, according to the announcement video.
- Babymonster will release an EP in May featuring the track “Choom,” begin its second world tour in June with dates across North America, South America, Europe, and Oceania, and follow with a full album later in the year.
- Treasure will return with an EP in June that Yang described as the start of the group’s “second chapter,” highlighting a shift toward YG‑style hip‑hop.
- Treasure subunits will be active in 2026, with T5 returning and the rapper trio of Choi Hyun Suk, Haruto, and Yoshi set to debut under a new unit name, while the final two members of the Next Monster girl project will be revealed soon.