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Group AHOF returns with their second mini album "The Passage" on November 4.
Following the incomplete nature of their first mini-album, "WHO WE ARE," this album captures the honest story of AHOF, now even stronger under the name "Us."
AHOF, who debuted in the music industry in July with their first mini-album, "WHO WE ARE," heralded a dazzling start, earning them the nickname "Rough Youth" for the potential that blossomed amidst imperfection.
AHOF, who received significant attention immediately after their debut, achieved a triple crown on music shows just ten days after their debut. Amidst the fervent interest of K-pop fans worldwide, they sold out their first solo fan concert in the Philippines, proving their potential as a rising star. These moments have shaped AHOF's journey, now unfolding with even deeper emotions and voices.
This second mini-album, "The Passage," is even more special. Following their predecessor, producer EL CAPITXN and the AHOF members themselves participated in the songwriting process, conveying a more honest and genuine message. The promise narrated in the outro of the previous album resurfaces in the intro, revealing that, while still clumsy and fearful, AHOF can make a fresh start. They run with laughter, confess their true feelings amidst anxiety, and, with the promise of never letting go, they record their memories like a diary. This work is not simply a record of growth, but a shining journey AHOF is building together. The boys grow into adults with their own voices. Amidst anxiety and uncertainty, they discover each other's light, and this light converges to form a single, shining moment.
The title track, 'Pinocchio Hates Lies,' is a band sound track inspired by the fairy tale "Pinocchio." The nine boys project their own growth onto the story of "Pinocchio," depicting their journey of becoming adults through their own voices. AHOF captures the boys' confession, a yearning to be honest with "you" even amidst change, anxiety, and uncertainty, with AHOF's signature sensibility.
'Pinocchio Hates Lies' Music Video
The first track, 'Everything is Love' or 'Nine, the Beginning of a Shining Number (Intro),' is an expanded version of the previous album's outro, 'Nine, Our Shining Numbers.' The narration is transformed into a song, fully conveying the boys' determination to achieve a bright beginning despite their clumsiness and fear. AHOF member Steven participated in the lyrics, capturing their sincere and honest feelings.
The track 'Run at 1.5x Speed' is a funky pop song centered around the brisk rhythm of brass and guitar, capturing the fast-beating heart and breathless energy of youth. It vividly portrays the excitement and challenges of youth, running with a smile and sometimes even breathing hard.
The track 'Never Lose You' is a fan song led by dreamy synth pads. It captures the precious moments of reunion and promises to stay together until the very end. AHOF members Cha Woong-ki, Steven, and Park Han participated in writing the lyrics, adding to the album's sincerity and love for their fans.
The final track, 'Sleeping Diary (Outro),' is a sentimental outro with a guitar lead and synth, reawakening a dormant heart and promising a story to unfold.
In this moment of intersecting anxiety and excitement, AHOF records another brilliant journey. That journey is not over yet. From boy to man, from imperfection to possibility... AHOF continues to write answers through their stories.