K-pop 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.
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 Tour 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.
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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.”
Red Velvet will release their latest mini album Velvet Summer on August 3.
Red Velvet’s previous mini album was Cosmic, released in 2024 to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary.
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.
Red Velvet last visited Manila in 2024 for a fan concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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