The debut of the group Nine (AHOF) is just two days away.

Nine (Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shu-ibao, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zeon, Daisuke) will release their first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE' on the 1st of next month and officially debut in the music industry.

'WHO WE ARE' is an album featuring the members' stories that began with 'sincerity.' The album includes a total of six tracks, including the title track 'We will meet again there (Rendezvous),' 'Boy, Falling on Stage (Intro),' 'Blue School, Green Grass, Red Sneakers,' 'It Won't Be Incomplete,' 'The Best Loser in the Universe,' and 'Nine, the Number That Shines (Outro).

Through this, they sing about the dreams and hopes each of them envisioned, as well as the journey they will embark on before reaching completeness. We explored the reasons why Nine's (AHOF) debut, now ready to meet global K-pop fans after a long journey, is highly anticipated.

# Nine boys clutching the championship trophy, a dazzling birth supported by a global fandom

Nine (AHOF) is a team formed through SBS 'Universe League.' The group consists of a total of nine members: Steven, Seo Jeong-woo, Cha Woong-gi, Zhang Shu-ibao, Park Han, JL, Park Joo-won, Zeon, and Daisuke, who survived fierce competition and emerged as elite members clutching the championship trophy.

The members have showcased remarkable buzz throughout the show. They proved their exceptional skills, visuals, and potential as global stars, receiving love and support from fans in about 200 countries. As a group formed from fans' 'picks,' they already secured a robust global fandom even before their debut, which is also a strong point.

Currently, Nine (AHOF) is communicating with fans through various channels and rapidly expanding their fandom. They are taking their first steps toward the peak of K-pop based on the global fandom established even before their debut.

# The first journey toward completeness: growth and possibilities blossomed amid incompleteness

The first mini-album 'WHO WE ARE' marks the beginning of the process of finding the team's color and story before reaching 'completeness.' This album contains the narrative of nine different members coming together as Nine (AHOF).

The members expressed their sincere emotions, from gratitude toward fans waiting through a total of six tracks to the excitement and anxiety they felt while preparing for their debut.

As the album title suggests, the message Nine (AHOF) wants to convey is clear. This album proves through music that while the first start may not be perfect, the team contains many more possibilities and growth.

# Music produced by El Capitán X Cha Woong-gi's lyrics: trusted Nine (AHOF) signature music

The musical completeness is also worth expecting. Nine (AHOF)'s debut album has El Capitán, a K-pop hitmaker, participating in the production. El Capitán worked as the director of 'Universe League' and closely observed the birth process of Nine (AHOF). He clearly defined Nine's (AHOF) musical color based on his long experience with the members.

Additionally, member Cha Woong-gi participated in the lyrics of the title track 'We will meet again there (Rendezvous).' Cha Woong-gi enriched the depth of the debut album with heartfelt lyrics based on his own experiences.

A key point of this album is that the six tracks are organically consolidated. Listening to the tracklist in order, listeners will naturally feel the flow of emotions and growth the members experienced. The determination of the nine members to capture both musicality and authenticity is evident.

Nine (AHOF) will release 'WHO WE ARE' through various online platforms at 6 p.m. on July 1st. On the same day at 8 p.m., they will hold a debut fan showcase and meet fans.

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