MUSIC
WOODZ Announces First Full-Length Album 'Archive. 1' Set for March Release
On February 1, EDAM Entertainment announced via their official social media channels that WOODZ will release his debut studio album, "Archive. 1," on March 4. Prior to the album's release, a pre-release track is set to drop on February 12. The accompanying poster outlines the promotional schedule, including the release of a highlight medley and tracklist.
The highlight medley teaser poster features a design inspired by a computer screen and folders, visually representing the "archive" concept of showcasing the artist's accumulated work. The highlight medley video will be released in four versions, distributed sequentially at 10 PM daily from February 2 to February 5. The full tracklist will be unveiled at midnight on February 6.
"Archive. 1" marks WOODZ's first full-length album since his solo debut, showcasing his unique musical style and production skills. His self-composed track "Drowning" has already garnered significant attention, raising anticipation for the upcoming album.
During his recent concert, WOODZ previewed some tracks from the album, receiving enthusiastic responses from the audience. "Drowning," released in 2023, achieved a remarkable chart resurgence, topping major domestic music charts like Melon for the year. The song continues to perform well, maintaining a strong presence on the charts.
WOODZ debuted in the music industry in 2014 as a member of the group UNIQ and gained public recognition through his appearance on Mnet's "Produce X 101." Since 2018, he has pursued a solo career, releasing the digital single "I'll Never Love Again" after completing his military service, which also topped the charts. His solo concert in November sold out, further proving his market influence.
Fans can listen to WOODZ's pre-release track on various online music platforms on February 12, while the full album "Archive. 1" will be officially released on March 4.
By Min-Kyung Lee, Ten Asia Reporter 2min_ror@tenasia.co.kr
