Coogie's HBK comes full circle with Crush and Baek Ye-rin

Rapper Coogie has returned with a full-length album after approximately one year. On the 20th at 6 PM, Coogie officially released his third studio album, 'HBK,' through various online music release platforms. This marks his first studio project in about a year since releasing his second studio album, 'UPSET,' last year.

Star-studded featuring lineup including Crush, Leellamarz, and Baek Ye-rin

This new release is a project that traces Coogie's musical roots. The album title 'HBK' simultaneously carries two opposing meanings: 'Heart Break Kid' and 'Heart Broken Kid.' Notably, the album title is the same as his debut single, weaving the musical journey he has built from his debut to the present into a single keyword.

To enhance the album's quality, key figures from the domestic hip-hop and R&B scenes joined the project in large numbers. The centerpieces are the double title tracks, 'Heartfall' and 'Thursday.' Leellamarz and Crush participated as features on 'Thursday,' while producer Code Kunst personally handled the composition and arrangement for 'Heartfall.' Additionally, Kid Milli and Loverboy are credited as featured artists.

11 tracks in total... a composition that continues his debut identity

The album consists of a total of 11 tracks. It includes 'Stuck (Feat. Baek Ye-rin),' which had already received critical acclaim upon its pre-release, as well as 'muah' and 'ride for u.' Great effort was also put into the visual work, with Japanese graphic designer Verdy in charge of the album cover artwork.

Since his debut in 2018, Coogie has solidified his position by appearing on programs such as 'Show Me The Money 777' and the 'High School Rapper' series. This third studio album continues the musical flow he has maintained through tracks like 'Alone,' 'Good Night,' 'Right Now,' and 'Two Feels.' The new album can be heard on all online music release platforms starting from 6 PM on the 20th.