The group Ahop (AHOF) takes its first significant step toward the K-pop Hall of Fame.
Ahop (AHOF—Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Zhang Shuai-bo, Park Han, J.L., Park Joo-won, Jeon, Daisuke) will release their first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE' at 6 p.m. on the 1st through various online music sites and will begin their activities.
'WHO WE ARE' captures the journey of finding the color and identity of the team called Ahop (AHOF) before reaching completeness. This album is infused with the story of nine boys that started with 'sincerity' rather than 'brightness.' In particular, El Capitan is producing all the tracks, and members' authenticity is expected to lead to the birth of even more complete music.
The album includes a total of six tracks, featuring the title track 'Let's Meet Again There (Rendezvous),' along with 'Boy, Falling onto the Stage (Intro),' 'Blue School, Green Grass, Red Sneakers,' 'It Won't Be Incomplete,' 'The Universe's Best Loser,' and 'Ahop, the Shining Number (Outro).'
The title track 'Let's Meet Again There (Rendezvous)' is a band track that projects complex emotions over dreamy sounds created by guitar and drums. This song depicts the moment where a boy's imperfection and hope intersect. It also conveys unspoken feelings and lingering emotions from moments they wish to turn back.
The music video is also one of the expected highlights. It effectively showcases the stories of the nine members. A teaser video released at midnight on the 30th depicted the members pursuing a single dream while living their own lives, capturing the enthusiastic response from global fans. The video released at 9 p.m. that same day focused on the individual dance scenes of the nine members, heightening expectations for the main content and drawing interest in their upcoming performance on stage.
What kind of music and expressions will these incomplete youths show? The fact that they are not perfect makes them more attractive, and the first story of Ahop (AHOF) promises greater potential and future growth.
Ahop (AHOF) is a team formed through SBS 'Universe League.' The members are the elite nine who seized the final championship trophy in a fierce survival competition. They have demonstrated exceptional skills, visuals, and talent since before their debut, establishing a unique presence.
The team name 'Ahop (AHOF)' stands for 'All-time Hall Of Famer' and symbolizes the incomplete number '9.' The members, who dream of becoming global stars, embody a team with unlimited potential and growth, fueled by their ambitious aspiration to ascend to the 'K-pop Hall of Fame.'
Meanwhile, Ahop (AHOF) will live-stream their debut fan showcase to meet more fans worldwide. Their first showcase can be viewed on the official Ahop (AHOF) YouTube channel at 8 p.m. on the same day (the 1st).
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