KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around Red Velvet?
38/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 79
- 15
- 100
The KTRENZ Hype Index (0–100) blends four live signals — external demand (Naver search + YouTube recent-view traction, 40%), KTRENZ editorial coverage momentum over the last 30 days (25%), AI-retrieval attention on the artist (20%), and upcoming scheduled activity (15%) — each log-normalized against a fixed cap and updated continuously.
Quick answers
Red Velvet: your questions
Who is Red Velvet?
- Red Velvet is a K-pop group under SM Entertainment, active since 2014.
How much buzz is around Red Velvet right now?
- Red Velvet's KTRENZ Hype Index is 38/100 — a live score blending external search demand, KTRENZ coverage momentum, AI-retrieval attention, and upcoming activity.
When is Red Velvet's next comeback?
- Red Velvet's next release, Velvet Summer mini-album release, is scheduled for 2026-08-03.
When is Red Velvet's next concert?
- Red Velvet's next concert, 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON <A Day in Red & Velvet> — Night 1 (added date), is on 2026-07-31.
When did Red Velvet debut?
- Red Velvet debuted in 2014.
What is Red Velvet's latest release?
- Mini-album 'Velvet Summer' release (2026-08-03).
Schedule
Upcoming Red Velvet dates
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON <A Day in Red & Velvet> — Night 1 (added date) | tour |
| 2026-08-01 | 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON: A Day in Red & Velvet (Day 1) | tour |
| 2026-08-02 | 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON: A Day in Red & Velvet (Day 2) | tour |
| 2026-08-03 | Velvet Summer mini-album release | release |
| 2026-08-03 | Mini-album 'Velvet Summer' release | comeback |
Stories
Latest about Red Velvet
Red Velvet announces summer mini album 'Velvet Summer' for August 3
Red Velvet's *Velvet Summer* arrives August 3, with mood clips and teaser images already circulating.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 52 min ago
Yeri shares ocean-set photos with cryptic caption hinting at upcoming drama work
Yeri posted cryptic ocean photos this week as she gears up for drama 'Insiders' and a 2026 project.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 5 hr ago
Summer queen race heats up: (G)I-DLE, Red Velvet, Sunmi and more drop June–July releases
(G)I-DLE, Red Velvet, fromis_9, Sunmi, HYOLYN, KISS OF LIFE and more are battling for summer dominance with June and July comebacks.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 1 d ago
Irene wraps first solo Asia tour in Bangkok; Red Velvet comeback set for August 3
Irene wrapped her first solo Asia tour with a sold-out Bangkok show on July 18. Red Velvet reunites as a full group on August 3 with 'Velvet Summer'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 3 d ago
BTS, BLACKPINK lead K-pop's record first half as album exports hit 382.3B won
K-pop album exports surged 125% year-on-year in H1 2023. BTS's ARIRANG dominated Billboard 200 for 3 weeks while BLACKPINK's DEADLINE neared 2M copies sold.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 5 d ago
Red Velvet set for full-group comeback with mini album 'Velvet Summer' on August 3
Red Velvet returns as a full group on August 3 with new mini album 'Velvet Summer,' a contemporary take on their signature Velvet concept.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6 d ago
Joy (Red Velvet) announces JOY SPLASH 2026 Asia Tour: Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur
Red Velvet's Joy is taking her first overseas solo tour to four Asian cities, anchored by her 2025 mini-album 'From JOY, with Love'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 11 d ago
Red Velvet adds July 31 fan-con date after sell-out, summer mini-album 'Velvet Summer' drops August 3
Pre-sale tickets for the original two-night run sold out instantly, prompting a third show; the 5-track mini-album follows three days later.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 14 d ago
Seulgi reunites with ReVeluv in Guangzhou, confirms album prep
Seulgi shared photos from a Guangzhou fan meeting and told followers she's preparing new music and doing well.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 14 d ago
Red Velvet return August 3 with 'Velvet Summer', first full-group album in over 2 years
Red Velvet drop 5-track summer mini-album 'Velvet Summer' on August 3, their first complete-group release since 'Cosmic' in June 2024.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 16 d ago
Red Velvet confirm August 2026 comeback and fan-con, first full group release in 2 years
Red Velvet returns as five members in August 2026 with a new album and two-day fan concert at Korea University—their first full group release in over two years.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/15/2026
Red Velvet plans August comeback — first full-group album since Wendy and Yeri left SM
Red Velvet is targeting an August album release—their first with all five members since Wendy and Yeri signed with new agencies after leaving SM Entertainment.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/14/2026
Kim Jae-won and IVE's Liz confirmed as Day 2 MCs for 2026 KGMA
The Korea Grand Music Awards revealed its full MC lineup for November 7–8 at Gocheok Sky Dome: Nam Ji-hyun and RESCENE's Won-i on Day 1, Kim Jae-won and IVE's L
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/11/2026
Sourced timeline
Red Velvet timeline
Auto-compiled from KTRENZ coverage. Latest event 2026-08-03.
- 2026-08-03release
Velvet Summer mini-album release
Red Velvet releases their first full-group album in over 2 years, a 5-track summer mini-album titled 'Velvet Summer' with title track 'Surfin' Boy'.
Source: breaknews.com - 2026-08-03comeback
Mini-album 'Velvet Summer' release
Red Velvet release their five-track summer mini-album 'Velvet Summer', their first full-group album since 'Cosmic' in June 2024.
Source: breaknews.com - 2026-08-02tour
2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON: A Day in Red & Velvet (Day 2)
Two-day fan concert at Korea University Hwajung Gymnasium on August 1-2, 2026.
Source: hankookilbo.com - 2026-08-01tour
2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON: A Day in Red & Velvet (Day 1)
Two-day fan concert at Korea University Hwajung Gymnasium on August 1-2, 2026.
Source: hankookilbo.com - 2026-07-31tour
2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON <A Day in Red & Velvet> — Night 1 (added date)
Extra show added at Korea University Hwajung Gymnasium, Seoul, after original two-night run sold out entirely during pre-sale.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2024-08-03comeback
Full-group comeback with mini album 'Velvet Summer'
Red Velvet returns as a full group with new mini album 'Velvet Summer,' a contemporary take on their signature Velvet concept.
Source: mediafine.co.kr - 2024-08-03release
Summer mini album 'Velvet Summer' release
Red Velvet releases their summer mini album 'Velvet Summer' on August 3 across music platforms and in physical form.
Source: slist.kr - 2024-06-01release
10th-anniversary mini album *Cosmic*
Red Velvet released their 10th-anniversary mini album *Cosmic* in June 2024, their last full-group project.
Source: ggilbo.com - —comeback
Full group comeback with new album
Red Velvet returns as a five-member group in August 2026 with a new album, their first full group release in over two years.
Source: hankookilbo.com - —release
Mini album 'Velvet Summer' with title track 'Surfing Boy'
Red Velvet released mini album Velvet Summer in June 2026 featuring title track 'Surfing Boy'.
Source: kmib.co.kr
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