The seven-member boy group VERIVERY has officially ended their long-awaited hiatus, announcing a major comeback with their fourth single album, “Lost and Found.”
The new release is scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. KST, marking their return to the music scene after an extensive break of approximately two years and seven months since their last mini album, Liminality – EP.DREAM, released in May 2023.
The extended gap between releases was due to a series of significant events, including mandatory military service and the participation of members in a highly competitive survival show, making this comeback a momentous occasion for the group and their dedicated fanbase, VERRER.
Thematic and Visual Clues for ‘Lost and Found’
The initial promotional material for “Lost and Found” hints at a bold and glamorous concept.
The comeback poster, released on November 10, features the title in a striking red font against an intense black background, immediately grabbing attention and suggesting a passionate and perhaps powerful theme.
A notable feature in the design is a symbolic element resembling a crown or star emblem inspired by the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, adorned with the group’s initial ‘V’ and asymmetrical feathers.
This visual motif has piqued curiosity among fans, suggesting the album may explore themes of recognition, perseverance, or a triumphant, grand return—aptly matching the album title, Lost and Found.
The members, often celebrated as “creative idols,” reportedly poured a high level of personal input and passion into the content for this release, aiming to deliver a spectacular show for the fans who have waited patiently for their return.
The Comeback Campaign Schedule
Following the initial announcement, VERIVERY released the detailed comeback scheduler on November 11 KST, outlining the promotional timeline for the next three weeks:
Date (2025) Content
- Nov. 14 OFFICIAL PHOTO #1 (Light ver.)
- Nov. 17 OFFICIAL PHOTO #2 (Photobook ver.)
- Nov. 18 OFFICIAL PHOTO #3 (Photobook ver.)
- Nov. 19 OFFICIAL PHOTO #4 (Photobook ver.)
- Nov. 23 M/V TEASER #1
- Nov. 25 TRACK LIST & HIGHLIGHT MEDLEY
- Nov. 28 M/V TEASER #2
- Dec. 1 (6 p.m. KST) ALBUM & MUSIC VIDEO RELEASE
This comprehensive schedule ensures a steady build-up of content, providing multiple concept reveals to heighten anticipation for the long-awaited music and accompanying visual masterpiece.
Group Milestones Paving the Way
This comeback is the culmination of several key activities that have shaped the group’s trajectory in 2025:
- Participation in ‘BOYS II PLANET’: Members Dongheon, Gyehyeon, and Kangmin participated in the Mnet survival show, “BOYS II PLANET.” Their appearances demonstrated VERIVERY’s solid technical capabilities, with youngest member Kangmin notably achieving a high placement, finishing 9th in the final individual evaluation. Their presence on the show provided a significant popularity boost and highlighted the members’ individual talents to a wider global audience.
- Dongheon’s Return: The military discharge of member Dongheon was a major step towards reuniting the group, allowing them to proceed with a full-group comeback.
- Contract Renewal: The group recently confirmed their stability and future by renewing their contract with their agency, Jellyfish Entertainment, just weeks before the comeback announcement.
- Fan Reunion: VERIVERY recently reconnected with their fanbase through a long-awaited fan meeting, 2025 VERIVERY FANMEETING ‘Hello VERI Long Time’, further cementing their bond ahead of the new release.
With all members back and committed, and the success of their “GO ON” world tour still fresh in memory, VERIVERY’s “Lost and Found” promises to be an impactful and highly celebrated return to the forefront of the K-pop industry.
The animated musical fantasy film, K-Pop: Demon Hunters, has become a global blockbuster for Netflix, earning the title of the streaming platform’s most-watched film of all time.
This unprecedented success led Netflix to pay a massive performance bonus to the film’s studio, Sony Pictures.
Financial Triumphs and Studio Earnings
The film’s outstanding performance resulted in Netflix paying a $15 million USD (approximately 21.9 billion KRW) bonus to Sony Pictures.
This payment reflects the film’s success on the platform since its global release in June 2024.
Bonus Payment: $15 million USD
- Total Sony Profit: Sony Pictures’ total profit from the project now stands at $40 million USD (previously earning around $25 million USD, separate from the $100 million USD production cost).
The original production was co-directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, and produced by Sony Pictures Animation, known for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse series.
It was originally slated for a theatrical release, but Sony sold the distribution rights to Netflix in 2021 due to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breaking Global Streaming Records
The animated film tells the story of a fictional K-pop girl group, HUNTR/X (members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey), who secretly balance their global fame with their true mission as demon hunters, protecting their fans from supernatural forces.
- Viewership Record: The film became the most-watched Netflix film of all time, surpassing 300 million views (with reports noting over 325.1 million views by November 2025), replacing the previous record holder, Red Notice.
KPop Demon Hunters (Credit: Pinterest)
- Critical Reception: Released in June 2024, the feature earned glowing reviews from critics and viewers for its blend of action, adventure, comedy, fantasy, and integration of contemporary K-pop culture with traditional Korean mythology.
Soundtrack Becomes a Chart and Awards Sensation
The film’s original soundtrack (OST) contributed significantly to its global impact, particularly the featured song “Golden.” The song achieved massive international success:
- Chart Success: “Golden” topped both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the U.K. Official Singles Chart Top 100, making it a true global phenomenon.
- Grammy Nominations: The song received multiple nominations for the prestigious 68th Grammy Awards (scheduled for February 2026), including the highly coveted:
- Song of the Year
- Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
- Best Song Written for Visual Media
- Oscar Contender: The song is also considered a strong contender for the Best Original Song award at the upcoming Academy Awards in March 2025.
Sequel Confirmed for 2029
Following the film’s overwhelming success, Netflix and Sony Pictures have reached an agreement for a sequel.
The follow-up, K-Pop: Demon Hunters 2, is currently slated for release in 2029.
The lengthy gap is typical for high-quality animated features, acknowledging the complex process required for both the animation and music production.
