AEN races toward its August 5 debut with ‘X to Z’ in hand

Debut mini album [A NEW ERA OF NOW] to be released on August 5

Global label Starship Entertainment and Japan's Amuse are joining forces to present the 7-member boy group AEN. Comprised of four Korean members and three Japanese members, AEN's team name carries the meaning 'A New Era of Now,' representing a new era that redefines this very moment. In Japanese, the name also carries the meaning of 'eternity.'

AEN will release their debut mini album [A NEW ERA OF NOW] on August 5. The title track has been confirmed as 'X to Z.' Even before their debut, major local media outlets in Japan, such as Daily Sports, Sports Nippon, Sports Hochi, Sankei Sports, and Nikkan Sports, along with the US-based Hallyu media outlet Soompi, have been covering their progress extensively.

'Focus On Me' and performance videos showcased at Japanese showcase

AEN has already had their first encounter with fans in Japan prior to their debut. On the 21st of last month, they unveiled the B-side track 'Focus On Me' for the first time during the greeting showcase 'AEN Greeting Showcase "First Encounter"' held at the SGC Hall Ariake in Tokyo, Japan.

Recently, they entered a debut countdown by sequentially releasing content that captures the mood of their new song. Starting with a performance film set against glass greenhouses and outdoor spaces, they showcased concept photos set against lush nature. In the subsequently released 'Focus On Me' choreography video, the members delivered a dynamic performance while wearing matching white tops and denim pants.

Teamwork captured in behind-the-scenes videos led by leader Ji-yong

In addition to their stage presence, behind-the-scenes videos capturing the members' sincere sides have also been released. The footage shows the members focusing on monitoring to improve the quality of the song and captures the atmosphere on set. In particular, leader Ji-yong took the camera himself to film the members' natural moments, leading the friendly atmosphere on site.

AEN plans to reveal their musical direction through the title track 'X to Z' and the B-side 'Focus On Me.' Their full-scale activities, built on a lineup connecting Korea and Japan, will begin with the album release on August 5.