Meritz Securities reported tentative plans of big label artists for 2021. 

The research report by Meritz Securities revealed tentative plans of all major artists from the big 4 entertainment labels for this year.

For SM Entertainment, Super Junior's unit D&E may come up with the 5th mini-album this September, and Girls' Generation may also come back this September with their 5th mini-album. SHINee reportedly has plans to come back with their 6th mini-album this November. EXO's unit EXO-SC might release a mini-album this August. NCT 127 and aespa also have plans to return later this year in October and November, respectively.