Apink Celebrates 15th Anniversary with 11th Mini Album 'RE: LOVE'

K-pop girl group Apink embarks on their 15th-anniversary journey with the release of their 11th mini-album.

Apink, consisting of members Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jeong Eun-ji, Kim Nam-joo, and Oh Ha-young, will release their eleventh mini-album 'RE: LOVE' on various online music platforms at 6 PM on the 5th.

'Re: LOVE' is an album where Apink reflects on their past 15 years, realizing and redefining true love. The album bridges the glamorous present with nostalgic memories, delivering a message of deep healing and empathy. It features five tracks filled with Apink's classic charm and rich storytelling.

The title track 'Love Me More' combines modern, tiny sounds with 1990s analog machine synth sounds, evoking a poignant and affectionate emotional line. Apink sings of eternal love with a straightforward and captivating confession.

The music video for 'Love Me More,' released simultaneously with the album, showcases Apink's pure yet hip performance and profound narrative. The beautiful visuals capturing the seasonal transition from winter to spring enhance the members' complex emotions, adding to the immersive experience.

The album also includes 'Fizzy Soda,' an old-school hip-hop track showcasing Apink's fresh groove, 'Birthday Cake,' a sweet message to a cherished presence, 'Sunshine,' notable for its compelling vocals and refreshing band sound, and 'Hold My Hand,' expressing heartfelt sincerity to fans.

Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, Apink releases this album 2 years and 9 months after their 10th mini-album 'SELF' in April 2023. Expectations are high for Apink's new activities as they solidify their status as a long-running icon.

Apink will engage with fans through a comeback countdown live broadcast on their official YouTube channel at 5 PM, an hour before the album release. The 11th mini-album 'RE: LOVE' will be available on various online music platforms from 6 PM.

Meanwhile, member Yoon Bo-mi is set to marry composer Rado in May after a nine-year relationship. According to the released tracklist information, Rado contributed to the title track 'Love Me More.'

Kim Ji-won, TENASIA Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr