Kep1er is officially set to return this August 2025, adding their name to an already competitive summer comeback lineup. The announcement marks the group’s first musical release in approximately nine months, following their last 6th mini album ‘TIPI-TAP,’ released in November 2024.
A look back at Kep1er’s journey
Kep1er was formed through Mnet’s 2021 survival audition program ‘Girls Planet 999: Girls’ War’. This was a multinational competition that culminated in October 2021. The group debuted in January 2022 with their first mini-album, ‘FIRST IMPACT,’ which featured the breakout hit “WA DA DA.”
Originally signed under a fixed two-and-a-half-year contract—as is typical for project groups formed through survival shows—Kep1er followed a similar path to predecessors such as I.O.I, Wanna One, and IZ*ONE. However, their growing popularity led to a unique development. Seven of the original nine members chose to extend their contracts beyond the initial term. This made Kep1er the first project group of its kind to do so.
According to their agency, the group now continues as a seven-member lineup, excluding Kang Ye-seo and Mashiro, who concluded their activities with the group following the expiration of the original contract.
Scheduled appearance at Waterbomb Seoul 2025
In the lead-up to their comeback, Kep1er is also confirmed to perform at Waterbomb Seoul 2025, one of South Korea’s most iconic summer music festivals. The event will be held from July 4th to 6th at the KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage. That’s in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do.
Kep1er readies August 2025 comeback after last full album
Kep1er’s most recent full-length album, ‘Kep1going On,’ was released in June 2024. The main song, “Shooting Star,” really highlighted how the group has grown and how they can pull off different musical styles. Known for their dynamic choreography and genre-blending music, Kep1er has previously delivered fan-favorite tracks including “UP!,” “Giddy,” and “Galileo.”
Their upcoming August comeback will be their first since last year’s “TIPI-TAP”. Even though we don’t know the exact details of their new album or songs yet, fans have really high hopes. That’s because this group has a history of being able to successfully try out and master many different kinds of music.