Red Velvet Releases Summer Mini Album, Velvet Summer
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| The Five-Track Release Introduces a Softer, More Mature Take on Red Velvet’s Signature Summer Sound
Red Velvet (SM Entertainment) has officially released its new summer mini album, Velvet Summer, across all major streaming platforms, alongside the official music video for the title track, “Surfin’ Boy.”
Arriving just over two years after the group’s 2024 release Cosmic, Velvet Summer marks Red Velvet’s highly anticipated return as a full group. Across five tracks, the mini album explores a vibrant range of summer sounds and moods, drawing from bossa nova, reggae, dance-pop, classical and acoustic influences while showcasing the group’s signature musical versatility.
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The title track, “Surfin’ Boy,” is a breezy dance-pop song that blends mellow bossa nova guitar, laid-back reggae rhythms, and a sleek house groove. Red Velvet’s cool, dreamy harmonies give the track a bright yet sophisticated atmosphere, evoking the feeling of drifting across the ocean on a sunny day. JOY, who has continued to grow as a songwriter through her solo work, wrote the lyrics for both “Surfin’ Boy” and “Hawaii” entirely on her own, bringing a more personal touch to the album.
Ahead of the album’s release, Red Velvet reunited with fans at the sold-out 2026 Red Velvet FAN-CON . Held from July 31 through August 2 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium in Seoul, the event featured the first live performances of “Surfin’ Boy” and “Hula Hoop.”
With hits including “Red Flavor,” “Power Up,” “Umpah Umpah” and “Queendom,” Red Velvet has long been celebrated as one of K-pop’s defining summer acts. With Velvet Summer, the group builds on that legacy with a softer, more mature take on its signature seasonal sound.
About RED VELVET
Red Velvet debuted in 2014 and has captivated audiences worldwide with their distinctive sound, sophisticated concepts, and wide-ranging musical identity. Renowned for hits including “Bad Boy,” “Ice Cream Cake,” “Russian Roulette,” “Red Flavor,” “Psycho,” “Feel My Rhythm,” the group has established itself as one of K-pop’s most versatile and influential acts.
In 2019, The ReVe Festival: Finale made Red Velvet the first female K-pop act to top the iTunes Top Albums chart in 44 countries, while its lead single “Psycho” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart. In 2020, the group appeared as the K-pop Trolls in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour and contributed the original song “Just Sing” to the film’s soundtrack. Their 2021 mini album Queendom topped domestic and international music charts, including the iTunes Top Albums chart in 51 countries, further underscoring their global popularity.
Red Velvet has continued to achieve major commercial and touring milestones with releases including The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm, The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday, Chill Kill, and Cosmic. In 2023, the group became the only K-pop act to perform at Primavera Sound Barcelona festival and launched its largest world tour to date, Red Velvet 4th Concert : R to V, which included the group’s first headline shows in Europe. The London show at OVO Arena Wembley received a five-star review from The Guardian.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, Red Velvet released the mini album Cosmic, further showcasing the group’s signature blend of vibrant pop melodies, refined vocals, and rich storytelling.
Beyond group activities, members — IRENE, SEULGI, WENDY, JOY, and YERI — have each built successful individual careers spanning solo and unit music, acting, musicals, television and radio hosting, DJing, and other creative pursuits, further highlighting the group’s remarkable artistic breadth.
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