Will the ‘Refreshing Idol’ lineage continue? Nine, the boyish beauty ‘Who We Are’

MUSIC Jun 22, 2025

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Boy group AHOF showed off their free and open-minded boyish image through the third concept photo for their debut album ‘WHO WE ARE’.Photo courtesy of | F & F Entertainment
Boy group AHOF showed off their free and open-minded boyish image through the third concept photo for their debut album ‘WHO WE ARE’.Photo courtesy of | F & F Entertainment

This group of nine(AHOF, Steven, Seo Jung-woo, Cha Woong-ki, Zhang Shuaibo, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zhuan, Daisuke)once again showed off their unique charm.

At midnight on the 22nd, A9 revealed the third concept photo for their debut album ‘WHO WE ARE’ through their official SNS channel.In this image, the members showed off a carefree and free-spirited boyish vibe with a track, basketball hoop, and board in the background in an outdoor space that seems to be outside of school.

Following the first concept with a vintage street mood and the second concept with a sporty uniform-based concept, this third concept focuses on a more open and lively energy.The members are showing off their ‘concept craftsmanship’ by digesting each different atmosphere while not losing their harmony as a team.

A9 is the first boy group presented by F &F Entertainment, and was formed through SBS ‘Universe League’.They proved their skills through survival shows even before their debut, and are also receiving attention from global fans.

The first mini-album ‘WHO WE ARE’, which will be released on July 1st, contains the journey of the team nine finding their identity before becoming one.The album will contain honest emotions such as each member’s dreams and hopes, the joy of the time they prepared together, and the anxiety and determination they felt while waiting.

Meanwhile, A9 is clearly showing the team’s colors through content that is being released one after another ahead of their debut, and is heralding a successful launch amidst a hot global response.


Reporter Jang Eun- eunj@donga.com

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