Red Velvet set for full-group comeback with mini album 'Velvet Summer' on August 3

Red Velvet will release their new mini album Velvet Summer on August 3. It's their first full-group return in a while.

The album leans into the "Velvet" side of Red Velvet's identity—the softer, more atmospheric half. Full-group comebacks from them don't happen often, so this one's worth marking down.

Joy posted several photos to her SNS on July 15 with no caption, just the styling. (No text, just the fit — classic Joy.)

With all members in and a concept already locked, Velvet Summer is one of the more anticipated SM releases this summer.