Hold onto your lightsticks—K-pop’s biggest girl groups are about to collide.

In what fans are calling a “dream showdown,” BLACKPINK and TWICE are making long-awaited comebacks next month—both dropping new music in Korea for the first time in years. And yes, it’s happening at the same time.

BLACKPINK: Back in Black (and Pink)

Mark your calendars: BLACKPINK is officially returning as a full group for the first time in nearly three years. The global icons will unveil a brand-new track during their massive “DEADLINE” world tour stop on July 5–6 at the Goyang Sports Complex Stadium.

This will be their first group release since 2022’s chart-smashing BORN PINK, and while YG Entertainment is keeping tight-lipped about the sound and concept, industry insiders say fans can expect “a comeback worthy of the world’s biggest girl group.” Word on the street is that the music video has already been shot—right in Korea.

TWICE: 10 Years In, Still Reigning

Not to be outdone, TWICE is dropping their fourth full-length album, “This Is For,” on July 11—just days after BLACKPINK’s big reveal. It’s the group’s first studio album in nearly four years, and it comes as they celebrate their 10th debut anniversary.

The album boasts 14 tracks, including the title song and pre-release fan favorites like “FOUR,” “MARS,” and “Peach Gelato.” The rollout began with a nine-member lyric video preview that sent ONCEs into a frenzy, and anticipation is only growing.

More Heat on the Way

But it’s not just BLACKPINK and TWICE turning up the temperature. July is shaping up to be an all-out summer showdown.

• BABYMONSTER drops “Hot Sauce” (July 1)

• KARD returns with mini-album DRIFT (July 2)

• D.O. (EXO) and Jeon Somi go head-to-head (July 7)

• Super Junior celebrates 20 years with Super Junior25 (July 8)

• Rookie group Close Your Eyes comes back with Snowy Summer (July 9)

• NCT DREAM brings the fun on July 14 with Go Back To The Future

• TXT closes out the month on July 21 with their fourth studio album The Name Chapter: TOGETHER

Queens of K-Pop, Round 2?

With BLACKPINK and TWICE both dominating headlines, stages, and global fandoms, July 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books. Will it be a friendly fire or a fan war? Either way, one thing’s for sure—K-pop is about to get LOUD.