Multinational boy band AHOF seems at fleeting youth with ‘The Passage’ EP

 
Boy band AHOF might not must go world, because the rookies are already world by nature — as its first 4 months since debut have confirmed. Now, with its second EP, the boy band goals to scale issues up.
 
“I’m grateful for our followers throughout the globe as I met lots of them in Japan, China and Vietnam,” mentioned member Daisuke throughout a press showcase at Yes24 Reside Corridor in japanese Seoul on Tuesday.
 
 
“I need to meet much more followers the world over — maybe with a world tour.”
 
AHOF’s second EP, “The Passage,” comes solely 4 months after its debut album, “Who We Are.” The most recent album, which was as soon as once more produced by BigHit Music singer-songwriter El Capitxn, options 5 songs: the lead monitor “Pinocchio,” together with B-sides “Every little thing is Love (Intro),” “Run at 1.5x Pace,” “By no means Lose You,” “The Sleeping Diary (Outro).”
 

Boy band AHOF’s second EP, ″The Passage″ [F&F ENTERTAINMENT]

 
AHOF described the album’s key phrase as “tough days of youth.”
 
“When individuals consider the phrase ‘youth,’ they typically think about one thing lovely and thrilling — however the reality is that it might’t at all times be fairly, as there will likely be uncertainties and hardships,” mentioned Woongki.
 
“’Tough days of youth,’ in that sense, signifies that we’re embracing these challenges of youth as a part of discovering our true selves.”
 
The lead monitor, “Pinocchio,” is an emotive pop-rock monitor that took inspiration from the kids’s fantasy novel, with its lyrics exploring the rising pains of coming of age.
 

Boy band AHOF poses for photographs throughout a press showcase for its second EP, ″The Passage,″ at Yes24 Reside Corridor in japanese Seoul on Nov. 4. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

 
AHOF is the primary boy band launched by F&F Leisure, established by trend firm F&F. The nine-member group consists of Steven from Australia, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Han and Juwon from Korea, Shuaibo from China, JL from the Philippines, Daisuke from Japan and Chihen from Taiwan.
 
Chihen, nonetheless, has been on a hiatus since September resulting from well being points and subsequently is not going to take part on this album’s promotions.
 
“Chihen is at the moment specializing in restoration to return in good well being,” mentioned Jeongwoo. “Even whereas getting ready this album, he supported us quite a bit with compliments and encouragement to cheer us.”
 

Boy band AHOF poses for photographs throughout a press showcase for its second EP, ″The Passage,″ at Yes24 Reside Corridor in japanese Seoul on Nov. 4. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

 
AHOF had a profitable launch in July, promoting 360,000 copies of its debut EP in its first week, and earned three wins on weekly music packages. In August, the group held its first fan live performance in JL’s dwelling nation.
 
“It was my childhood dream come true to carry out at such a big venue,” he mentioned, recalling the group’s efficiency at Good Araneta Coliseum in Manila. “I used to be so grateful to face there, particularly with my bandmates.”
 
“I used to be at all times so grateful for FOHA supporting us wherever we’re,” mentioned Steven, referring to AHOF’s official fandom title.
 
“I need to go to extra locations,” the chief continued, “however personally, I particularly want to carry out at the place I grew up — Australia.”

Boy band AHOF performs ″Pinocchio,″ the lead monitor for its second EP, ″The Passage,″ at Yes24 Reside Corridor in japanese Seoul on Nov. 4. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Boy band AHOF performs ″Pinocchio,″ the lead monitor for its second EP, ″The Passage,″ at Yes24 Reside Corridor in japanese Seoul on Nov. 4. [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

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