{"product_id":"red-velvet-velvet-summer-high-tide-ver","title":"Red Velvet - Velvet Summer [High Tide Ver.]","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRed Velvet – Velvet Summer (Summer Mini Album) [HIGH TIDE Ver.]\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReVeluvs, the Summer Queens have returned, and they brought the tide in. 🌊 \u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e is Red Velvet's summer mini album, out \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 3, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's the full five-member group's \u003cstrong\u003efirst release together in about two years and two months\u003c\/strong\u003e, and their \u003cstrong\u003efirst summer special mini album in eight years\u003c\/strong\u003e, following The Red Summer (2017, home of \"Red Flavor\") and Summer Magic (2018, home of \"Power Up\"). The title track is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Surfin' Boy,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003elyrics written by Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e. Musically it's languid bossa nova guitar over a laid-back reggae rhythm with a sleek house groove, the sonic equivalent of drifting on a dark ocean while looking extremely good about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA small public safety notice: when the title \"Surfin' Boy\" was revealed, fans immediately started predicting a tragic ending for him, because they remember what happened to the pizza delivery guy in \"Peek-A-Boo.\" We can't confirm the Surfin' Boy's fate. We can confirm he should check the forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HIGH TIDE VERSION 🌙\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003enight-sea\u003c\/strong\u003e half of the album's two-concept split, and it's the moodier one. The \u003cstrong\u003eteal photobook cover\u003c\/strong\u003e frames all five members inside a \u003cstrong\u003eholographic stained-glass border\u003c\/strong\u003e of waves, shells, and coral. Inside, they're \u003cstrong\u003esea sirens on moonlit rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with fin-shaped ears, glitter, and blue light bouncing off black water. It's the \"Velvet\" side of Red Velvet at full strength. The CD-R carries the same stained-glass sea artwork as a picture disc, and the six die-cut \u003cstrong\u003eglitter stickers\u003c\/strong\u003e turn each member's siren silhouette into something you can put on a laptop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PULL MATH 🎲\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwo random pulls per copy: a \u003cstrong\u003ephotocard (1 of 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appears to feature handwritten notes from the members, and a \u003cstrong\u003epostcard (1 of 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two pulls at 1-in-5 gives you about a \u003cstrong\u003e36% chance of your bias at least once per copy\u003c\/strong\u003e. With five members, every \"wrong\" pull is still Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, or Yeri, which is the kind of miss most collectors would gladly take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIGH TIDE vs BIG WAVE:\u003c\/strong\u003e the physical album comes in two concept versions, matching the two teaser concepts SM revealed. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Tide\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page) is the night-sea siren concept; \u003cstrong\u003eBig Wave\u003c\/strong\u003e is its counterpart. Same five songs, different visuals. You choose your version by choosing your listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAND YES, IT COUNTS. 📊\u003c\/strong\u003e Full album, 100% chart-eligible. The release went to No. 1 on iTunes charts in 15 regions and topped KuGou's digital album sales chart in its first days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT RED VELVET:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Velvet (레드벨벳) is the five-member girl group under SM Entertainment — Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, Joy, and Yeri — who debuted August 1, 2014. They're known for a dual identity: the bright, punchy \"Red\" side and the smooth, R\u0026amp;B-leaning \"Velvet\" side. They're also K-pop's reigning \"Summer Queens,\" with seasonal hits like \"Red Flavor,\" \"Power Up,\" \"Umpah Umpah,\" and \"Queendom,\" plus a catalog including \"Peek-A-Boo\" and \"Psycho.\" Velvet Summer, released August 3, 2026 alongside their 12th debut anniversary fan concert (\"A Day in Red \u0026amp; Velvet,\" which sold out in presale and added a third date), is the group's first full-group release since Cosmic (June 2024). Their fandom: ReVeluv (레베럽).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips from Denver, Colorado, USA 🇺🇸 — the tide comes to you, no customs fees.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCONTENTS LIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto Book\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1ea · W134 × H250mm · 72p · teal cover with holographic stained-glass frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD-R\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1ea · picture disc with stained-glass sea artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto Card\u003c\/strong\u003e — ⚠️ Random 1 out of 5 · W55 × H85mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolded Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1ea · W350 × H480mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSticker\u003c\/strong\u003e — 6ea · glitter die-cut designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePostcard\u003c\/strong\u003e — ⚠️ Random 1 out of 5 · W120 × H165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBarcode: 8804775480027 · (P)\u0026amp;(C) SM ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. · Distributed by Kakao Entertainment Corp. · Made in Korea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRANDOM PULL SUMMARY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePull\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003ePool Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eQty Per Copy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhoto Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55×85mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePostcard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120×165mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTRACKLIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVelvet Summer contains \u003cstrong\u003e5 tracks\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurfin' Boy\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(title track; lyrics by Joy; bossa nova × reggae × house)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Girls Cold Vibe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrchestra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHula Hoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHawaii\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQ \/ Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is Red Velvet Velvet Summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Velvet Summer is Red Velvet's summer mini album, released August 3, 2026 by SM Entertainment. It's the full five-member group's first release in about two years and two months (since Cosmic, June 2024) and their first summer special mini album in eight years, after The Red Summer (2017) and Summer Magic (2018). It has five tracks, led by the title track \"Surfin' Boy,\" with lyrics by Joy. The physical album comes in two versions, HIGH TIDE (this page) and BIG WAVE, and it's fully chart-eligible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the tracklist of Velvet Summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Five songs: 1. \"Surfin' Boy\" (title track), 2. \"Hot Girls Cold Vibe,\" 3. \"Orchestra,\" 4. \"Hula Hoop,\" 5. \"Hawaii.\" \"Surfin' Boy\" blends bossa nova guitar, a reggae rhythm, and a house groove, with lyrics written by Joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many album versions does Velvet Summer have?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: The physical album comes in two concept versions: HIGH TIDE Ver. (this page) and BIG WAVE Ver. They match the two teaser concepts SM revealed before release. Both contain the same five tracks; the visuals, photobook, and printed inclusions differ by version. If SM releases additional formats, they'll be linked here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between ALL Velvet Summer versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: HIGH TIDE is the night-sea concept: a teal photobook cover with a holographic stained-glass frame and the members as sea sirens on moonlit rocks. BIG WAVE is the album's other concept version. Both are full photobook albums with the same music and both count toward charts. Choose by visual concept, or collect both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is inside the HIGH TIDE version?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: A 72-page photobook (134×250mm), the CD-R, a random photocard (1 of 5, 55×85mm), a folded poster (350×480mm), six stickers, and a random postcard (1 of 5, 120×165mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where can I buy Red Velvet Velvet Summer High Tide Ver. in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Right here at Kpop Exchange, in Denver, Colorado, USA. The album is released and in stock, ships domestically with tracking in 3–7 business days of processing, has no customs fees, and every copy counts toward US charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I choose which photocard or postcard I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. The photocard and postcard are each randomly selected from 5 designs and cannot be requested. With two 1-in-5 pulls, there's roughly a 36% chance of getting your bias at least once per copy. Buying multiples or trading with other ReVeluvs is the usual route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who wrote \"Surfin' Boy\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Member Joy wrote the lyrics, per SM Entertainment's announcement. The lyrics look back on a hot summer spent with someone special and making a new memory together. Whether the Surfin' Boy survives the music video is a separate question the fandom has opinions about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does Velvet Summer count toward Hanteo and Billboard?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Yes, 100%. Purchases apply to US Billboard, Apple, HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON), and Music Bank charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: When was Velvet Summer released?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: August 3, 2026, at 6PM KST, with the physical album released the same day. This listing is in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Who are the members of Red Velvet?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Red Velvet (레드벨벳) is a five-member girl group under SM Entertainment: Irene (아이린), Seulgi (슬기), Wendy (웬디), Joy (조이), and Yeri (예리). They debuted August 1, 2014. Their fandom is ReVeluv (레베럽).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I cancel my order?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: No. Albums cannot be cancelled or refunded once processed. All sales are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does shipping take?\u003c\/strong\u003e A: 3–7 business days from Denver, Colorado once your order is processed. 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