SF9 is closing out its 10th-anniversary year with its biggest move yet: a new full-length album, a same-day showcase, and a two-night hometown concert in Seoul. Here is exactly what the group confirmed and when each piece lands.
What SF9 Just Announced: Album, Showcase, and Seoul Concerts
SF9 will release their second full-length studio album on August 26, 2026, alongside a same-day showcase event, according to plans FNC Entertainment unveiled on August 4, 2026. The album title and tracklist had not been disclosed as of the announcement in early August, so fans should expect those details closer to release.
The release is significant because it is SF9's first full studio album since 2020's FIRST COLLECTION — a gap of roughly six years between full-length records . Star News Korea framed the comeback as the eight-member group signaling intense activity nearly a decade after debut, with the regular second album arriving on the 26th .
The album is one anchor of a broader anniversary campaign. To mark the exact moment SF9 turns 10, the group will roll out special content and a live-stream broadcast on October 5, 2026 — the anniversary of their October 5, 2016 debut with the single "Feeling Sensation" . The celebration then moves to the stage with two consecutive Seoul concerts on October 10 and 11, 2026.
At a glance, the newly confirmed dates are:
- August 26, 2026 — Second full studio album release plus same-day showcase
- October 5, 2026 — 10th-anniversary special content and live-stream broadcast
- October 10–11, 2026 — Two-night Seoul anniversary concert
Why Six Years Between Full Albums Makes This a Milestone
The August 26 release matters because it is SF9's first regular studio album since 2020's FIRST COLLECTION, closing a roughly six-year gap between full-length statements . SF9 debuted on October 5, 2016 under FNC Entertainment with the single "Feeling Sensation," originally as a nine-member group . The lineup now stands at eight members — Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani — following Rowoon's departure in 2023 .
The distance between full albums reflects the years that filled it. The stretch after FIRST COLLECTION spanned COVID-era disruptions to touring and promotion, followed by a run of solo schedules and acting careers that kept individual members visible while group activity slowed. Chani and Hwiyoung, in particular, sustained fandom reach through drama and on-screen roles, consistent with FNC's pattern of running parallel individual and group timelines .
The format of the return is itself a signal. Choosing a regular album — rather than a mini-album or another special release — points to a full creative push rather than a stopgap anniversary gesture. That distinction becomes clearer against SF9's earlier 2026 activity: in March, the group issued a special album titled About Love, a set of seven ballads in a softer, easy-listening direction that reintroduced them as a unit . A Japanese edition followed in June alongside fan-meeting events, but those were the warm-up . The August 26 album is positioned as the main statement of the decade-marking campaign — the centerpiece the ballad release set up rather than replaced.
SF9's Full 10th Anniversary Schedule
SF9's 10th anniversary campaign runs across the whole of 2026, moving from ballads to a full comeback to a hometown concert. The sequence began in March with the special album About Love and closes in October with anniversary content and two Seoul shows. Here is how the confirmed dates line up, from the softer opening release to the arena finale.
| Date (2026) | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March | Special album About Love | Seven ballad tracks in an easy-listening direction, opening the anniversary year |
| June | Japanese edition + fan meetings | Japanese release of About Love; fan-meeting events titled -LOVE LOVE LOVE- in Osaka and Tokyo |
| August 26 | Regular 2nd studio album + showcase | Full-length comeback with a same-day showcase; title and venue not yet confirmed |
| October 5 | Anniversary content + live stream | Special content and a live-streaming broadcast on the exact debut anniversary date |
| October 10–11 | Two-night Seoul concert | Consecutive hometown shows; a 10th-anniversary pop-up store is also planned, with details pending |
The March release set the tone. About Love collected seven ballads in a mostly easy-listening style, a deliberately softer creative direction to open the anniversary year rather than the high-energy sound the group is known for . A Japanese edition arrived in June, paired with the -LOVE LOVE LOVE- fan meetings in Osaka and Tokyo that carried the campaign overseas .
From August the pace shifts to the group's core identity. The regular 2nd album and its same-day showcase land on August 26, followed by anniversary content and a live-streaming broadcast on October 5 — the precise date SF9 debuted in 2016 . The two Seoul concerts on October 10 and 11 close the run, with the pop-up store details still to be announced . One English-language report listed the concert as September 10–11, but two other outlets citing the same August 4 announcement specify the October dates, which align with the October 5 anniversary .
What Fans Need to Know Before Seoul Tickets Open
The Seoul concert venue was not confirmed in the August 4 announcement, and FNC Entertainment is expected to release location, ticketing, and on-sale details closer to October . Until then, SF9's official Weverse and FNC channels are the most reliable places to watch for the ticketing platform and exact on-sale dates, both of which remain pending.
International fans should note that no overseas leg has been announced. The two nights in Seoul on October 10 and 11, 2026 are the only confirmed concerts tied to the 10th-anniversary campaign , so travel planning for the run currently hinges on those two dates alone.
On the release side, the second full studio album arrives August 26, 2026 with a same-day showcase , and pre-orders typically open in the weeks around that window across major platforms such as Weverse Shop, Melon, and Hanteo-linked retailers. The album title and tracklist had not been disclosed as of early August 2026 .
A 10th-anniversary pop-up store is also planned, though its timing and location have not been detailed ; past SF9 pop-ups have featured limited-run merchandise timed to album release windows. The practical takeaway: mark August 26 for the album and October 10–11 for Seoul, and monitor Weverse and FNC directly for venue and ticketing news as it lands.
Frequently asked questions
When does SF9's second full studio album come out?
SF9's second full-length studio album arrives on August 26, 2026, with a showcase held the same day . It is their first full studio album since FIRST COLLECTION in 2020, leaving nearly six years between full-length releases .
What is SF9's 10th anniversary concert date and city?
SF9 will hold two consecutive nights in Seoul on October 10 and 11, 2026 . The venue has not been confirmed. October 5 marks the group's exact debut anniversary and will feature a live-stream broadcast and special content rather than an in-person concert .
How many members does SF9 currently have?
SF9 currently has eight members: Youngbin, Inseong, Jaeyoon, Dawon, Zuho, Yoo Taeyang, Hwiyoung, and Chani . The group debuted as a nine-member act on October 5, 2016; Rowoon departed in 2023 .
What was SF9's last full studio album before 2026?
SF9's last full studio album was FIRST COLLECTION, released in 2020 . The August 26, 2026 release is their second regular studio album. A special ballad album, About Love, arrived in March 2026 with seven tracks, but it was not a full-length studio record .
Will SF9 tour internationally for their 10th anniversary?
No international tour dates have been announced as of August 2026 . The group held fan meetings in Osaka and Tokyo in June 2026, but the October announcement covers only the two Seoul concerts .
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