K-pop girl group Red Velvet is set to make their full-group comeback on Monday with a new EP, ending a wait of more than two years for fans since the group's last release.

SM Entertainment, the group's agency and one of the founding companies of the modern K-pop idol system, confirmed that the five-member act will release "Velvet Summer" at 6 p.m. The EP features the lead track "Surfin' Boy," a dance song characterized by what the agency described as "cool yet dreamy" vocal harmonies.

Red Velvet — consisting of members Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri — debuted under SM Entertainment in 2014 and has since become one of the most prominent K-pop girl groups of their generation, recognized for their dual "Red" and "Velvet" musical concepts, which alternate between bright, upbeat pop and smoother, R&B-influenced sounds. The group's discography includes widely known hits such as "Red Flavor," "Bad Boy," and "Psycho."

The group's last full-group release was the EP "Cosmic," which came out in June 2024. Since then, the members have pursued solo activities across music, acting, and other entertainment projects.

Their return comes at a time when the K-pop landscape is increasingly dominated by younger fourth-generation and rising fifth-generation girl groups, making the continued activity of a third-generation act with more than a decade in the industry a notable marker of staying power in a market where many groups face contract expirations and lineup changes within their first several years.

In statements released ahead of the launch, leader Irene expressed gratitude to the group's fandom, known as "ReVeluv," for their continued support during the extended break.

"We're so grateful to our ReVeluvs for waiting more than two years," Irene said. "It feels great to be back together — the lively practice room and everything is just wonderful."