K-pop Daily: Chart Toppers, Comeback Schedules & Tour Dates

If your playlists have felt unusually busy lately, it’s not your imagination. Between full-scale comeback rollouts, touring announcements, and chart sweeps across multiple platforms, this week is a clean reminder of how K-pop now moves as a truly global release cycle—different time zones, same shared “refresh” button.

Lead story: ATEEZ’s “Golden Hour: Part 4” launches with a multi-chart sprint

ATEEZ’s newest era is off to a sharp start—and the early numbers show how quickly momentum can stack when the music, performance, and timing align.

According to Chosun Ilbo English / OSEN (Feb. 7, 2026), ATEEZ released their 13th mini-album Golden Hour: Part 4 on Feb. 6, and it immediately landed strong results across both physical and digital ecosystems. The release reportedly topped Hanteo’s real-time physical album chart, climbed to #1 on the global iTunes album chart and European iTunes album chart, and reached #1 on iTunes Top Album charts in 31 countries and regions. It also appeared across Apple Music Top Album charts in 78 countries and regions, adding another layer of global signal beyond any single platform.

The title track “Adrenaline” mirrored the album’s pace: it reportedly hit #1 on Bugs real-time, while the album tracks occupied positions 1–5 at midnight on Feb. 7. On iTunes Top Song charts, “Adrenaline” reportedly ranked #1 in 18 countries/regions and charted in 54. The music video reaction was just as loud—Chosun/OSEN noted it reached #1 on YouTube Music Video Trending Worldwide and YouTube Video Trending Worldwide, with additional #1 trending placements in markets including the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Spain.

Taken together, it’s the kind of launch week that doesn’t just “do well”—it creates a clear map of where the fandom’s attention is concentrated, and where casual listeners are also clicking in.

Quick hits

KiiiKiii: an emerging-artist nod meets real chart stamina

KiiiKiii’s 2026 story is shaping up as a rare combo: critics’ attention plus measurable, repeatable chart traction. According to Chosun Ilbo English / OSEN (Feb. 12, 2026), the group was included in NME’s “2026 Essential Emerging Artists 100” (announced Feb. 11). NME highlighted a nostalgic sound filtered through a Gen-Z sensibility, pointing to tracks like “DEBUT SONG” and “DANCING ALONE” (with ’80s synth-pop inspiration).

Chosun/OSEN also reported that their mini-album Delulu Pack and title track “404 (New Era)” posted standout results, including a reported #1 on Melon TOP100 (Feb. 10) and continued strength into Feb. 12, alongside multiple music-show wins.

IVE: “REVIVE+” calendar is here, and “BLACKHOLE” is the title track

IVE’s rollout is entering the “every day matters” stretch. According to MK (Maeil Business Newspaper) / Starship Entertainment (Feb. 10–11, 2026), IVE’s second full album REVIVE+ is scheduled for Feb. 23, with “BLACKHOLE” confirmed as the title track. The reported schedule is packed: track list (Feb. 11), campaigns (Feb. 12–15), highlight medley (Feb. 16), concept film (Feb. 17), concept photos (Feb. 18–19), and teaser photos + MV teaser (Feb. 20–21).

MK also noted that the pre-release “Bang Bang” achieved a #1 on YouTube Music Video Worldwide Trending and strong iTunes + domestic chart signals, setting a high baseline for the full album drop.

EXO: “REVERXE” adds another major global-chart chapter

EXO’s comeback framed “classic EXO” as a point of pride, not nostalgia. According to Chosun Ilbo English (Jan. 20, 2026), EXO released their 8th full album REVERXE and held a showcase on Jan. 19 at Kyung Hee University Peace Hall. The outlet described the title track “Crown” as an “SMP style” performance (SMP is often used for SM Entertainment’s signature performance-forward sound and choreography identity), with members describing EXO-L as their “crown.”

Chosun also reported the album’s strong global response, including a #1 on QQ Music digital album sales in China with Double Platinum certification and #1 placements across multiple iTunes regions.

ITZY: Australia & New Zealand dates set for “TUNNEL VISION” tour

For fans planning ahead, here’s a clean set of dates to bookmark. According to a Live Nation + JYP announcement carried by Red Raven News (Jan. 13, 2026), ITZY’s 3rd world tour will bring a full-member show to Australia and New Zealand in April 2026:

Melbourne — John Cain Arena (Fri Apr 17)
Sydney — TikTok Entertainment Centre (Sun Apr 19)
Auckland — Spark Arena (Wed Apr 22)

Chart & award check: what the numbers are really saying

A useful way to read this week’s headlines is to separate speed from stamina:

Speed: ATEEZ’s launch shows how a release can stack immediate wins across physical (Hanteo) and multi-region digital (iTunes/Apple Music) at once.
Stamina: KiiiKiii’s “404 (New Era)” story (as reported by Chosun/OSEN) highlights what matters after the initial spike—continued chart presence, weekly awards, and repeat visibility on music shows.

If you’re tracking “who’s winning,” it’s also worth watching where: iTunes #1s signal strong purchase intent; Apple Music presence suggests broader listener sampling; YouTube trending can be a fast proxy for attention density.

Upcoming schedule (watch list)

Based on the confirmed rollouts above, here’s what to keep an eye on next:

Feb 16 — IVE: Highlight medley for REVIVE+ (per MK/Starship reporting)
Feb 17 — IVE: Concept film (per MK/Starship reporting)
Feb 18–19 — IVE: Concept photos (per MK/Starship reporting)
Feb 20–21 — IVE: Teaser photos + MV teaser for “BLACKHOLE” (per MK/Starship reporting)
Feb 23 — IVE: REVIVE+ album release + title track “BLACKHOLE” (per MK/Starship reporting)
Through this week — ATEEZ: continued comeback stages for “Adrenaline” (per Chosun/OSEN reporting)
April (tour month) — ITZY: Australia & New Zealand leg of (per Red Raven / Live Nation + JYP)

Official links (check for updates)

ATEEZ: Official YouTube / Spotify / Apple Music (official channel links)
IVE: Starship / official IVE socials (scheduler + teasers)
EXO: SM Entertainment / official EXO socials
ITZY: Live Nation AU/NZ + official ITZY tour pages

Follow the official channels and venue pages for the latest dates, livestream options, and last-minute updates.