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NCT's Haechan Announces Solo Debut Date With Teaser For 1st Album "TASTE"
Mark your calendars for NCT’s Haechan’s solo debut! On August 18 at midnight KST, Haechan officially announced the date and details of his highly-anticipated solo debut. Haechan will be releasing his first solo album “TASTE” on September 8 at 6 p.m. KST, and you can check out his first teaser for the upcoming album below!
Watch: YG Announces Plans For BLACKPINK's New Album, BABYMONSTER's Comeback Date And Reality Show, And TREASURE's Return
YG Entertainment has shared its plans for the rest of the year! On August 18 at midnight KST, YG Entertainment released an announcement video in which founder Yang Hyun Suk revealed new information about TREASURE’s and BABYMONSTER’s upcoming comebacks, as well as the company’s plans for BLACKPINK’s new album. First, Yang Hyun Suk revealed the track list for TREASURE’s upcoming mini album “LOVE PULSE,” which is due out on September 1 at 6 p.m. KST. The mini album will consist of four songs, including the title track “PARADISE”—and YG’s new announcement video ends with TREASURE’s dance practice video for their upcoming B-side “EVERYTHING.” Next, Yang Hyun Suk announced a change in BABYMONSTER’s comeback plans. The group was originally scheduled to return with a new mini album on October 1, but the release date has now been pushed back to October 10. The mini album was also originally intended to include BABYMONSTER’s recent single “HOT SAUCE” as a pre-release track, but “HOT SAUCE” will now be considered a separate special summer single instead of being included on the upcoming EP. BABYMONSTER’s new mini album and its title track will both be called “WE GO UP,” and the mini album will consist of four brand-new songs. Additionally, Yang Hyun Suk revealed that BABYMONSTER has already completed filming a new reality program called “BAEMON HOUSE,” which is similar in premise to BLACKPINK’s past show “BLACKPINK House.” Finally, Yang Hyun Suk shared that the BLACKPINK members and their producers are working hard on a new album, adding, “I’m hoping that BLACKPINK’s album will be released by November at the latest.” Watch the full announcement video with English subtitles below!
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