A male wind is blowing in May.
Seventeen, celebrating their 10th anniversary, along with Boynextdoor and Rise, representing the 5th generation of boy groups, are set to make their comebacks, raising expectations. Seventeen is hinting at new challenges to mark their 10th anniversary. Boynextdoor is showcasing their confident new release, while Rise aims for another leap with their first full-length album that encapsulates their identity.
Seventeen will make their comeback on the 26th with their 5th full album ‘HAPPY BURSTDAY’. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, they are hinting at an emotional rebirth through this new release. The album title combines the English words for birthday and explosion, signifying a new beginning. The trailer video, composed of three concepts: main, challenge, and disappearance, captures Seventeen's determination towards challenges, generating anticipation. They will grandly celebrate their 10th anniversary with a ‘B-DAY PARTY’ planned from the 23rd to the 25th, and on the 25th, they will hold a ‘BURST Stage’ at the Jamsu Bridge in Seoul. Curiosity grows about their new challenges, marking the 10th anniversary as a new milestone.
Boynextdoor will showcase their unrestrained freedom through their 4th mini album ‘No Genre’, set to be released on the 13th. The album title ‘No Genre’ encapsulates their ambition to create music without confining themselves to a specific genre. The title track ‘I Feel Good’ expresses a bold attitude of not being bound by a particular style, with members Myungjae, Taesan, and Unhak participating in the song's creation, and hitmaker Zico producing, raising expectations for a new hit song. Following their rise as a music powerhouse with the digital single ‘I LOVE YOU’ released in January, there is a keen interest in Boynextdoor's new song. Anticipation is high for the return of this ‘hottest team’ of the moment.
Rise is set to spread their wings with a new album after an 11-month hiatus. Their first full album ‘ODYSSEY’, to be released on the 19th, embodies their ambitions. Rise is determined to firmly define their identity through this new release. The title track ‘Fly Up’ represents their will to soar, and this song is known for their unique genre of ‘emotional pop’ that the team has consistently showcased. Five days before their comeback, on the 14th, they will unveil ‘RIIZE 〈ODYSSEY〉 PREMIERE’, a video that brings all the album's tracks to life. They plan to showcase their team’s color by weaving various videos, including music videos and track videos, into a single film. In addition to the videos, they will launch an SNS account featuring images related to the new release, enhancing interest through various promotions.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
