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Group fromis_9 will return this summer with a full-length album, once again bringing refreshing energy to the music industry.

 

On the 12th, agency ASND stated, “fromis_9 will make a comeback with a full-length album in July,” adding, “As they are returning with a full-length album after a long time, we are putting great effort into creating a highly complete album.”

 

This comeback carries even greater meaning as it marks fromis_9’s first new full-length album in approximately three years since their 1st full-length album ‘Unlock My World,’ released in June 2023. As they return in the format of a full-length album, which allows the group’s musical direction and narrative to be presented in greater depth, expectations from both fans and the music industry are rising even higher.

 

Above all, this new release is considered an important turning point that will once again prove fromis_9’s upward momentum under their new agency system. After signing an exclusive contract with ASND, fromis_9 announced a fresh start and has continued expanding their presence with each album through the group’s signature bright and sophisticated summer sensibility. The agency also previously emphasized “a new release with fromis_9’s unique summer atmosphere” during past comebacks, clearly establishing the group’s identity.

 

Last year, fromis_9 actively promoted with their 6th mini album ‘From Our 20’s’ and digital single ‘하얀 그리움.’ In particular, ‘From Our 20’s’ drew attention as an album that honestly expressed the emotions and moments encountered while passing through their twenties, while the title track ‘LIKE YOU BETTER’ received positive responses for portraying the emotions of love through fromis_9’s signature refreshing mood.

 

The achievements were also clear. Following its release, ‘LIKE YOU BETTER’ rose to the top ranks of the Melon chart and gained attention, even taking No.1 on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank,’ proving the group’s strength. This is seen as a symbolic achievement showing that fromis_9 still possesses both strong public appeal and fandom power, beyond simply being a returning summer-season powerhouse.

 

Afterward, ‘하얀 그리움’ also received a heated response, continuing fromis_9’s upward trajectory. The song, which carried winter emotions, delicately portrayed seasonal sentiment and ranked high on the Melon TOP100 chart, while also achieving a streak of music show wins, proving the group’s wide-ranging versatility. It once again highlighted fromis_9’s musical spectrum by showing that they can encompass not only refreshing summer songs, but also seasonal emotions and sentimentality.

 

Since their debut in 2018, fromis_9 has built their own refreshing and upbeat identity through representative songs such as ‘LOVE BOMB,’ ‘DM,’ and ‘Stay This Way.’ With strong melody lines, the members’ clear vocal tones, and excellent concept execution as their strengths, they have established themselves as one of the girl groups that best captures seasonal moods.

 

As such, attention is focused on how this 2nd full-length album will expand their direction. Expectations are high for how the refreshing energy, lyrical emotions, and mature emotional lines that fromis_9 has shown so far will organically come together within the larger framework of a full-length album. Since it marks their long-awaited full-length comeback, it is likely to become a work that comprehensively represents the group’s current identity, beyond simply releasing new songs.

 

In particular, the response from fandom flover, who have long waited for a full-length album, is also enthusiastic. As fromis_9 has consistently received praise for their strong concepts, stable live performances, and commanding stage presence with every album, they are determined to color the music industry in their own way once again this summer. Attention is focused on whether they will once again prove their title as ‘Summer Queens’ with their July comeback.