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Red Velvet Announces New Mini Album ‘Velvet Summer’ This August

Q: When will Velvet Summer by Red Velvet be released?

Red Velvet will release their latest mini album Velvet Summer on August 3.

Q: What was the title of Red Velvet’s last mini album?

Red Velvet's previous mini album was Cosmic, released in 2024 to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary.

The K-pop quintet kicks off a new era with teaser schedules, a seaside-inspired animation, and a music video on the way

By Elijah Pareño July 07, 2026

Red Velvet announced an upcoming music video and the release of its mini album *Velvet Summer*, slated to come out on August 3. Photo from Red Velvet/Instagram

K-popK-popSouth Korean pop music, known for polished production, precise choreography, and highly organized fan communities. With a massive following in the Philippines, K-pop shapes fan culture, concerts, and fashion, andGo to K-pop Glossary girl group Red Velvet announced their latest mini album Velvet Summer. The group consisting of members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri also unveiled a schedule featuring upcoming teaser images, mood clips, album details, and a highlight medley leading up to the release. A new music video and the full album will come out on August 3.

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As part of their teaser campaign, Red Velvet posted an animation showing a beach with a giant mermaid with shining white hair resting on the surface. Another character called “Surfin Boy” surfs across the ocean. The next announcement arrives on July 20 with a mood clip, followed by teaser images.

Their last mini album, Cosmic, came out in 2024 to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

Prior to the mini album announcement, member Wendy visited Manila for her W:EALIVE World TourWorld TourA series of concerts staged across several countries and continents, often lasting months and promoting a new album. A stop in Manila is a major event for local fans, andGo to World Tour Glossary in January 2026. Group leader Irene released her debut studio album under SM Entertainment in March 2026.

Red Velvet last performed in the Philippines in 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Red Velvet?

Red Velvet is a South Korean K-pop girl group under SM Entertainment with members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri. The group is known for hits like “Psycho,” “Bad Boy,” “Feel My Rhythm,” and “Cosmic.”

When will Velvet Summer by Red Velvet be released?

Red Velvet will release their latest mini album Velvet Summer on August 3.

What was the title of Red Velvet’s last mini album?

Red Velvet’s previous mini album was Cosmic, released in 2024 to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary.

Who are the Red Velvet members who were active in releasing and touring this year?

Wendy toured Manila as part of her W:EALIVE world tour in January 2026, while leader Irene released her debut solo studio album under SM Entertainment in March 2026.

When was the last time Red Velvet visited Manila?

Red Velvet last visited Manila in 2024 for a fan concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Elijah Pareño

Music Writer

Elijah Pareño is the Music Writer of Rolling Stone Philippines. He writes daily music news, features, reviews, and radar stories of the website.

In addition to music writing, Pareño has written about the behind-the-scenes writers and producers from the P-pop scene, interviewed hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope and Zae, and featured up-and-coming artists for the Music Forecast 2026. Aside from music, Pareño has written about the state of affairs that affects pop culture. He wrote a movie review for 'Mortal Kombat II' and reported and interviewed photojournalists at the September 21, 2025 protests in Luneta and Mendiola.

Prior to working in Rolling Stone Philippines, Pareño was a freelance writer for 3 years and independent live music promoter

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