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September is going to be a great month: K-pop comebacks include Blackpink, NCT 127 and NMIXX

Fans can expect releases from rookies including Lapillus and solo releases from members of GOT7 and EXO

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: As the year 2022 comes to a close, there is still space for so many new comebacks just like every other year. One after the other, more and more K-pop groups have announced comebacks with the most anticipated being Blackpink's upcoming album. The girl group teased their upcoming album with their pre-release single, 'Pink Venom' and now, the girls are ready to release a full-length album 'Born Pink' in the days to come. 

Not just them, other popular groups including NCT 127, Kangta, NMIXX, and more will be making a comeback in September. There will also be several solo releases with two GOT7 members Jackson Wang and Jay B dropping their respective solo albums and EXO's Xiumin finally making his solo debut.

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September 2022 K-pop comebacks

1. KangTa - 'Eyes On You'

After celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut in 2021, popular H.O.T member, Kangta will now be making a comeback with his fourth regular album, 'Eyes On You' on September 7. This album will be his first regular album release since 2005.

2. GOT7 Jackson Wang - 'Magic Man'

After pre-release singles 'Blow' and 'Cruel', GOT7's Jackson Wang will now be releasing his full-length album 'Magic Man'. The first physical album to be released by the international singer will drop on September 9.

3. VIXX Ravi - 'Love&Holiday'

VIXX member Ravi will be making a comeback with his new mini-album, 'Love & Holiday' on September 12. The album will be his first album after 'Love & Fight' which was released in February.

4. Blackpink - 'Born Pink'

The YG Entertainment girl group made their highly anticipated comeback with 'Pink Venom' in August. Now, Blackpink will release their second full-length album, 'Born Pink' on September 16 with a new music video and a second title track. 

5. NCT 127 - '2 Baddies'

NCT 127 will be making a comeback on the same day as Blackpink as they are set to release '2 Baddies' on September 16. This will be NCT 127's first official comeback since the release of 'Sticker', their third Korean studio album that dropped exactly a year ago. 

6. NMIXX - 'ENTWURF'

After their debut with 'O.O', the JYP Entertainment girl group will be making a comeback with their second single album, 'ENTWURF' on September 19.

7. GOT7 Jay B - 'Be Yourself'

Under a new label now, GOT7's Jay B will be releasing his second mini-album, 'Be Yourself' which will follow his solo debut album, 'SOMO:FUME' which was released in August 2021. Jay B's second mini-album 'Be Yourself' will be released on September 21. 

8. Lapillus - 'Gratata'

MLD Entertainment's Lapillus will be releasing the new single album 'Gratata' which will be their first comeback since their June debut single, 'Hit Ya!'. Lapillus will make a comeback with 'Gratata' on September 22.

9. EXO Xiumin - 'Brand New'

EXO's oldest-born member Xiumin (Kim Minseok) will now be making his solo debut with 'Brand New' on September 26. This will make him the seventh EXO member to make his solo debut. 

10. Cravity - 'New Wave'

After the release of their first studio album, 'Liberty: In Our Cosmos' in February of 2022, Cravity will be making a comeback for the first time with their new mini-album, 'New Wave' that drops on September 27.