Adding to the excitement of the 2026 K-pop calendar, the rising girl group YOUNG POSSE has officially announced their first musical venture of the year.
On January 2, 2026, the group’s agency, DSP Media (in collaboration with Beats Entertainment), confirmed that the quintet will return with a brand-new single album on January 27, 2026.
This marks their first official comeback in approximately five months, following the successful release of their fourth EP, Growing Pain pt. 1: FREE, in August 2025.
Final Stages of Preparation
Fans—known as TELEPOSSE—have much to look forward to, as the group is reportedly in the final stages of their comeback preparations.
According to the agency, the members have already completed filming the music video for the upcoming title track.
While the specific name of the single has yet to be revealed, the production team teased that the new music and performances will showcase a more “mature and grown” side of the members, while still retaining the signature hip-hop energy that has become their trademark.
The group—consisting of Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun—has been hands-on in the creative process since their debut.
True to their “self-producing” reputation, the members have participated in the songwriting for this release, aiming to tell autobiographical stories that resonate with their generation.
A Surprise Global Collaboration
In addition to the official single album, YOUNG POSSE is set to expand their global reach with a special pre-release event.
Ahead of their January 27 comeback, the group will drop a surprise collaboration track with popular Chinese rapper Li Da-ben (Benzo).
This strategic partnership with the Greater China hip-hop star is expected to further solidify YOUNG POSSE’s identity as a leading “national hip-hop daughter” group and boost their visibility in the international music market.
The collaboration comes at a time when the group’s global momentum is at an all-time high. YOUNG POSSE recently successfully concluded their first solo concert in Taipei, which followed a series of well-received domestic shows in South Korea.
Their ability to sell out international venues less than three years into their career underscores their rapid ascent within the K-pop scene.
Defining a Unique Identity
Since their debut in late 2023 with the quirky and viral “MACARONI CHEESE,” YOUNG POSSE has stood out by leaning heavily into old-school and boom-bap hip-hop influences.
Their discography, featuring hits like “XXL,” “ATE THAT,” and “FREESTYLE,” has earned them praise for their technical rapping skills and cohesive group concept.
The January 27 comeback is seen as a pivotal moment for the group as they transition from “super rookies” into established artists.
By choosing to release a single early in the year, they are effectively “opening the gates” for 2026, signaling a year of high activity and creative evolution.
Expectations for 2026
With the music video already wrapped and the collaboration with Benzo generating buzz, the anticipation for YOUNG POSSE’s new sound is high.
Industry analysts suggest that this comeback will focus on refining their “K-pop hip-hop” hybrid style, potentially reaching a broader audience while maintaining the raw authenticity their core fans admire.
As they prepare to hit the music show circuit at the end of the month, YOUNG POSSE remains one of the most exciting groups to watch.
Their dedication to the hip-hop genre and their constant growth as performers suggest that 2026 will be a year of record-breaking milestones for the five members.
Following the official release on January 27, the group is expected to engage in a full range of domestic and international promotions, including fan meetings and variety show appearances.
Fans caught the first real glimpse of Avengers: Doomsday through a leaked teaser playing before Avatar: Fire and Ash. The clip shows Steve Rogers stepping into a quiet home life, cradling a baby while eyeing his old Captain America shield on the wall.
This setup nods to his Endgame choice for a normal existence after handing the shield to Sam Wilson, yet pulls him back into chaos with Doctor Doom on the horizon. Marvel planned four weekly teasers in theaters, each building hype by spotlighting key players without spilling the full plot.
The timing hits perfectly, just a year from the December 18, 2026, release. Evans had flat-out denied any involvement, echoing Andrew Garfield’s playful denials before Spider-Man: No Way Home.
That misdirection fueled online buzz, with social media exploding over the family angle for the super soldier who sacrificed everything for the world. Production wrapped months ago, leaving room for these strategic drops to remind everyone why the MCU still packs stadiums.
Stacked Cast Fuels Multiverse Mayhem
Marvel’s March cast reveal event stretched beyond five hours, featuring chairs marked with character assignments such as Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm.
It mixed Multiverse Saga fresh faces with Fox X-Men vets such as Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Ian McKellen’s Magneto. The third teaser shifted to mutants, opening on a trashed X-Mansion where Xavier and Magneto share a chess moment amid rubble, hinting at deep losses.
Thor appears somber in his spot, carrying forward from Love and Thunder with his adopted daughter Love, confirmed earlier. Anthony Mackie steps up as the new Cap, while Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky round out familiar anchors.
Steve Rogers MCU (Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Robert Downey Jr. leads as Doctor Doom, flipping his Iron Man legacy into villainy and drawing massive scrutiny on how Marvel redeems that arc. Kevin Feige stressed the reveal skipped some names, proven by these unannounced drops.
Kathryn Newton’s Disneyland post with a Doomsday crew hat screams Cassie Lang’s involvement, absent from the official list.
Her Quantumania heroics against Kang position her as the Young Avengers’ glue, teased in The Marvels and Daredevil: Born Again. This blend of originals, new blood, and variants promises clashes across realities, with Sentinels looming in X-Men footage for extra stakes.
Fan Firestorm and Box Office Stakes
Social feeds lit up post-leak, with debates raging on whether Evans plays prime Steve or a variant. Some cheer the OG Avenger nod, while others worry it undercuts Sam Wilson’s era after The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
X-Men purists geek out over Cyclops’ comic-precise suit blasting a Sentinel, but fret over missing faces like Jean Grey signaling fatalities. Magneto’s grim voiceover about death amps the dread, fitting Doomsday’s shift from Kang Dynasty.
Box office crystal ballers point to Endgame’s $2.8 billion pull, betting these returns lure back casual viewers burned by recent flops.
The Russo Brothers’ return as directors, fresh off Endgame triumphs, adds trust after steering the franchise through multiverse turbulence. Disney eyes this as Phase Six ignition, bridging Thunderbolts survivors and the Fantastic Four into one epic showdown.
Younger heroes like Cassie bridge generations, countering gripes about aging stars dominating. Her hat slip feels deliberate, mirroring how Love’s trailer nod surprised everyone.
Speculation swirls on Hulk, Hawkeye, or Black Widow variants filling the original six, though nothing is solid yet. This return wave screams Marvel’s playbook: nostalgia plus novelty to dominate 2026.
Doomsday’s Bigger MCU Ripple
Teasers pave the way for Secret Wars in 2027, where these threads explode into a full multiversal war. Steve’s domestic bliss-shattering pulls at the heartstrings, contrasting with Doom’s world-conquering threat.
X-Mansion wreckage sets mutants against Sentinels, potentially allying with the Avengers or fracturing further. Thor’s melancholy vibe hints at a personal toll from past battles, deepening his arc.
Newton’s Cassie could rally Ms. Marvel and Kate Bishop, formalizing the Young Avengers amid the fatigue of adult heroes. Evans’ comeback quells post-Endgame void complaints, blending eras seamlessly.
With a cast nearing 30 names, Doomsday assembles like no other, pitting teams in a survival scramble. Leaks aside, controlled reveals keep discourse alive, proving Marvel’s grip on pop culture pulses strong.
