The music scene is experiencing a band boom this year, and FNC Entertainment, known for its legacy in band music, has introduced a new band, AxMxP (AMP), after a decade. The band, consisting of members Juhwan, Ha yoojoon, Cru, and Kim shin, is gaining attention for its diverse genre performances.
On the 10th, AxMxP held a showcase at Yes24 Live Hall to celebrate the release of their debut full-length album 'AxMxP'. During the event, they shared various stories about the album.
Juhwan expressed his feelings, saying, "I can't believe we've debuted. I hope people appreciate our hard work." Ha yoojoon added, "I started as a trainee and prepared for a long time, and now I'm excited for the various projects that will begin."
Regarding the decision to release a full-length album as their debut, Juhwan explained, "We needed ten songs to express many emotions, so we prepared a full album. We wanted to emphasize a variety of songs, which is why we have three title tracks. We wanted to challenge ourselves."
The youngest member, Juhwan, shared, "There's a 4-5 year age gap with the other members, but it doesn't feel that way in daily life. They make everything comfortable and easy. Our teamwork is a perfect 1000 out of 100."
He also revealed how he became a band member, saying, "I originally pursued acting but always had an interest in bands. One day, after watching a performance of 'Hot Potato' by senior band N.Flying, I decided I wanted to be in a band."
Ha yoojoon mentioned, "I originally did rap, but after meeting the current members, I got immersed in the band." Cru said, "I was a drummer from the start. As a trainee, I also became interested in idol activities. I want to maintain the band's identity while showcasing the charm of idols." Kim shin, who has been making music since school days, humorously added that his joining was "a natural fit."
The members also shared their thoughts on debuting under FNC Entertainment, known as a 'band powerhouse'. Cru expressed, "There are many amazing seniors, which is a bit of pressure, but I want to be a proud junior." He recalled, "We did a drum collaboration stage at 'FNC Band Kingdom', and it was my first big stage, so I was nervous. Senior Kang Minhyuk from CNBLUE approached me right before going on stage and said, 'You look great. No need to be nervous.' Thanks to him, I was able to perform well."
Juhwan mentioned CNBLUE's Jungshin and FT Island's Jaejin, saying, "Senior Jungshin offered to buy me a meal if I ever had a hard time and gave me his contact. Senior Jaejin taught me performance skills. I'm grateful."
Ha yoojoon stated, "Our goal is to win the Rookie of the Year award, as it's something you can only receive once." Cru added, "While it might be difficult to achieve with this album, I want AMP to perform at Korea's largest stadium and on great stages overseas, like Tokyo Dome and Las Vegas Sphere Dome."
AxMxP stands for 'Amplify Music Power', embodying their ambition to shake the world with their music. Their debut album, 'AxMxP', explores the whirlwind of emotions that unexpectedly invade a monochrome life. The album features three title tracks, 'I Did It', 'Shocking Drama', and 'Love Poem', showcasing a wide spectrum from hip-hop to ballads through band sounds.
AxMxP's debut album 'AxMxP' will be released on various music platforms at 6 PM on the 10th.