The group AHOF is set to officially launch in the music industry this July.
According to their agency F&F Entertainment on the 22nd, AHOF (Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Zhang Shuai Bo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zuan, Daisuke) has confirmed their debut in July and is currently in the final stages of preparation.
AHOF is the first boy group from F&F Entertainment, formed through SBS's 'Universe League'. The nine members, who have shown their potential through the survival program, are finally stepping onto the stage as one team in front of the public.
The group name 'AHOF' stands for 'All-time Hall Of Famer'. It reflects the members' ambitious aspiration to enter the 'K-pop Hall of Fame'. The name embodies the team's goal to establish themselves as a 'symbolic presence' in the K-pop market, going beyond a simple debut.
Expectations for AHOF are high even before their official debut. They have been sharing their debut journey through 'Universe League', connecting with fans from over 200 countries. After forming the debut team, they officially opened their social media channels and are rapidly expanding their domestic and international fandom. The videos showcased on major platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are already boasting high view counts.
Their skills have also been validated. AHOF has honed their vocal abilities, performance, and teamwork through a total of five missions in the survival program. As winners who have passed through a skill-based competition rather than just a popularity contest, they truly deserve the title of 'fully-formed rookies'.
The debut song, which is expected to leave a strong first impression on the public, is also receiving a lot of attention. The title track of their debut album will be produced by El Capitan, who worked on 'That That (prod. & feat. SUGA of BTS)' with Psy and Suga of BTS, as well as the collaboration track 'Eight (Prod.&Feat. SUGA of BTS)' with IU, and 'Way 4 Luv' by Playb. The outcome of this collaboration with a producer who has created numerous hit songs for K-pop artists is also a point of interest.
Thus, AHOF is taking their first steps in July based on competitive skills, a solid fandom, and high musical completeness. All eyes are on AHOF as they embark on a full-fledged run towards the pinnacle of K-pop.
Meanwhile, before their official debut, AHOF will take the stage at '2025 MyK FESTA' on June 19 to make a memorable impression on the public.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
