The group ARRC is gearing up for a full-fledged comeback with colorful teasing content.

ARRC (Andy, Choi Han, Doha, Hyunmin, Jibin, Kien, Rioto) unveiled the logo sequence and promotional scheduler for their 2nd mini album ‘nu kidz: out the box’, respectively, through their official SNS at midnight and noon today (the 5th).

First, in the logo sequence, broken TV objects are placed against the night sky, and the funky album title ‘nu kidz: out the box’ title logo catches the eye. At the same time, the members‘ voices shouting “nu kidz!” also appeared, increasing curiosity about the new album.

The promotional scheduler emphasized the connection with the previous work with a trendy design reminiscent of an apparel brand tag. Accordingly, ARK will start a full-fledged comeback countdown starting with the release of the comeback trailer ‘Trailer: Who is the ARrC?’ on the 6th. Teasing contents such as ‘Track Breakdown’, ‘Sampler Drop’ that make it impossible to predict what kind of content will be included are also anticipated, drawing attention.

‘nu kidz: out the box’ is ARK’s new album coming out approximately 6 months after the release of their previous 1st mini-album ‘AR^C(아알스퀘어드씨)’. With the unique concept based on all the songs being fables, they have garnered hot sympathy from fans at home and abroad, so expectations are rising for what kind of appearance they will show in the future.

ARK has shown off his outstanding vocals, rap, and performance skills as soon as he debuted. These guys, who quickly earned the nickname of ‘Diamond-shaped rookies’, surpassed 100 million cumulative SNS content views in just two weeks since their debut, and achieved 8.45 million search term views on China‘s largest SNS Weibo alone, proving their remarkable global popularity. In addition, following their debut, they launched their own web entertainment show and garnered attention for their outstanding entertainment sense. Recently, they were selected in the Rookie Male Idol Vietnam category at the ‘2025 Korea First Brand Awards’, and are gaining attention as a next-generation global idol.

Ark’s second mini album ‘nu kidz: out the box’ will be released on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 18th.

Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com

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