Girl group Kep1er is moving fans with special content that offers an honest glimpse into their inner selves.
Kep1er (Choi Yujin, Xiaoting, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih), who return with their eighth mini album 'CRACK CODE' on Mar. 31, drew attention by releasing member-specific special profiles that let fans preview the atmosphere and message of the comeback title track 'KILLA (Face the other me)'.
Kep1er's eighth mini album 'CRACK CODE' is a work that depicts the process in which the inner self awakens at the moment an anxious inner world breaks. Announcing a dramatic transformation in music and visuals, Kep1er conveyed the process of finding the true self like the album's theme through handwritten notes and sincere messages in the unconventional profiles that preview the atmosphere of the comeback title track 'KILLA (Face the other me)'.
Choi Yujin, Xiaoting, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Hikaru and Huening Bahiyyih offered unique answers to various questions such as mottos, activity types and active hours. In particular, Kep1er listed their special personal weapons as "the ability to make others comfortable (Choi Yujin)," "charisma, expressiveness, not over-the-top confidence (Xiaoting)," "the power to make pain meaningful (Kim Chaehyun)," "something that captures attention (Kim Dayeon)," "a killer smile (Hikaru)," and "execution and tone color (Huening Bahiyyih)," providing entertainment.
The profiles written in the members' own handwriting show traces of defining and exploring themselves through keywords and phrases. Fans said they could understand the artists more deeply and found it emotionally touching.
Earlier released 'CRACK CODE' ARS content also attracted attention as a novel promotion Kep1er gave to fans. By calling the phone number revealed in the video, listeners can hear a short portion of the new song, a unique form of promotion that is broadening friendly points of contact with Kep1ians ahead of the comeback and raising anticipation.
Through the sequentially released comeback content, they have moved beyond formal introductions to include emotional messages, earning praise for narrowing the emotional distance between the artists and their fans.
The new release 'CRACK CODE' includes a variety of team colors across five tracks, from the title track 'KILLA (Face the other me)' to the included songs 'I am Kep1', 'MIC CHECK', 'Itji…', and 'Addicted 2 Ya'.
Meanwhile, Kep1er will release their eighth mini album 'CRACK CODE' at 6 p.m. on Mar. 31 across various music sites. They were also invited to the FY26 Asia Day (provisional name), to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, from May 22 to 24, where Taipei and Korea day will be featured. Given that top local artists such as AKB48, Morning Musume ('24), T.M.Revolution and DA PUMP have participated in the event, they are being recognized as a bona fide global trend group.
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