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ONF shares comeback thoughts: 'Excitement and anticipation coexist' for new album
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ONF shares comeback thoughts: 'Excitement and anticipation coexist' for new album

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • K-pop group ONF held a showcase for their second full album, Part 2 'ONF: MY SELF'.
  • The title track 'Open The Door' expresses complex emotions of tension, anticipation, and fear before stepping into the future.
  • The album follows the narrative of their previous release, focusing on self-chosen paths after a journey.

K-pop group ONF celebrated the release of their second full album, Part 2 'ONF: MY SELF,' with a showcase held on June 17th. The album's title track, 'Open The Door,' is described as a rock-based sound that captures the mixed emotions of tension, anticipation, and fear experienced just before taking a step into the future.

The title track 'Open The Door' expresses the emotions of tension, anticipation, and fear that coexist just before taking a step towards the future, expressed with a rock-based sound.

— N/ADescribing the concept and sound of the title track.

This new release continues the narrative established in their previous album, Part 1 'ONF: MY IDENTITY.' While the earlier album depicted a traveler chasing dreams and offering hope to those in darkness, 'ONF: MY SELF' delves into stories of self-chosen paths at the end of that journey.

Excitement and anticipation coexist.

— SeungjunSharing feelings about the comeback after moving to a new agency.

The album features six tracks, including the title song, 'Bad Dream,' 'Escape,' 'Mirage,' 'SilverLining,' and 'Once In a Red Moon.' The production involved renowned songwriter Hwang Hyun, known as 'Hwang-beoji,' along with international collaborators like Ronny Svendsen, Adrian Thesen, Anne Judith Wik, JOP, Theo Lawrence, and Eirik Gjendemsjø. ONF members also contributed to the overall planning and production, enhancing the album's quality.

Thank you to the fans who have waited for a long time. It was possible because you felt the same way. I hope our sincerity is conveyed.

— MKExpressing gratitude to fans and hope for sincerity to be conveyed.

During the showcase, members shared their thoughts on the new album. Hyojin described it as "an album that best captures the current ONF." Yuto, who served as the main performance director, discussed the detailed considerations for creating a compelling stage, highlighting a "point performance" that resembles opening or knocking on a door, fitting the title track. Wyatt expressed gratitude to producer Hwang Hyun for joining them on this new beginning, especially given their long-standing relationship.

This is an album that best captures the current ONF.

— HyojinDescribing the album's relevance to the group's current state.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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