Global boy group AEN successfully completed its first week of music show promotions in Korea.
AEN on the 5th simultaneously released their debut mini album "[A NEW ERA OF NOW]" in Korea and Japan and began official schedules in Japan, including photo shoots and broadcasts. Then, starting on the 27th with M Countdown on Mnet, they appeared consecutively on KBS 2TV MUSIC BANK, MBC Show! Music Core, and SBS Inkigayo, showcasing the debut title track "X to Z (Next to me)" stage.
The debut mini album "[A NEW ERA OF NOW]" conveys the message of "a new generation that redefines and creates the present moment," just as the group name implies, A New Era of Now. It is an album that expresses AEN's bold aspirations and confidence to create a new era in their own way through music.
The title track "X to Z (Next to me)" is an electronic rock fusion song that combines electric guitar and synth bass. Amid striking rock sounds and a highly catchy chorus, it expresses the pledge to overcome limits and boundaries and protect each other's side with AEN's unique energy.
AEN maximized the song's intense appeal with powerful live vocals, precise choreography and styling that matched the concept. On M Countdown they emphasized heavy charisma using black-focused leather materials and sharp silhouettes, while on MUSIC BANK they completed a sophisticated look with burgundy leather jackets.
Then on Show! Music Core they brought out a fresh youthful feeling and a free-spirited atmosphere with school uniform–based styling. With a charm different from previous stages, they revealed another facet of the song. On Inkigayo they offered a cleaner, more refreshing image with all-white styling.
In this way, AEN varied colors, materials and styling to create a new atmosphere on every stage. Adding stable live vocals and energetic performances that emphasized impactful moves, they fully conveyed the intense energy of "X to Z (Next to me)."
Especially in their first week since debut, they delivered unwavering live skills and stages that highlighted the members' perfect cohesion. By executing precise choreography steadily, they proved solid fundamentals and teamwork, raising expectations for future growth.
Above all, AEN is a Korea-Japan joint global group presented by global label Starship Entertainment and Japan's Amuse, and expectations for activities spanning both countries had been building even before their debut. Having successfully completed their first domestic music show promotions and engraved solid skills and a distinct team color, attention is now focused on their future global activities.
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