TREASURE Announces Highly-Awaited Comeback with First Mini-Album 'THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE'

TREASURE is finally making their comeback with their first mini-album "THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE"!

Keep on reading to know more.

TREASURE to Make Comeback with First Mini-Album 'THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE'

On January 11, KST, TREASURE's label YG Entertainment announced that the group will be making their highly-awaited come back next month with the release of their first mini-album, "THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE."

In particular, this album is drawing attention as it is the first mini-album released by the group since their debut back in 2020, and their fifth overall album to be released, following their one full-album and three single albums.

In addition, this will also be TREASURE's first album release in over a year, with their latest one being "THE FIRST STEP: TREASURE EFFECT," which was released back in January 2021.

Although no other information regarding the mini-album has been released, many are excited and anticipating the new songs and activities the 12-member group will be bringing to the table.

Previously on January 1, YG Entertainment and TREASURE had teased of the group's pending comeback with a surprise teaser poster.

The poster announced the group's new project, "THE SECOND STEP," along with the words "coming soon," and wishing fans a "Happy New Year!"

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Regarding the comeback, YG Entertainment said, "This will be a meaningful comeback to start off the New Year for TREASURE. As we have dedicated our time and effort for this next project, please anticipate the large-scale comeback and activities with the label's full support."

At midnight on January 11 KST, TREASURE also unveiled a teaser video for "THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE" through their social media platforms.

In the 35-second video, TREASURE invites fans to join them "in the second step of the TREASURE effect," and they have also announced the release date of the album on February 15 KST.

YG Entertainment added, "The sincerity of the members who always want to be with Treasure Maker (TREASURE's fandom) is reflected in the overall 'THE SECOND STEP' project. TREASURE's steps to convey the second narrative of their growth will shine even brighter with the participation of fans."

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Who is TREASURE?

Meanwhile, TREASURE made their debut back in August 2020, and features a total of 12 members: Hyunsuk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Mashiho, Jaehyuk, Asahi, Yedam, Doyoung, Haruto, Jeongwoo, and Junghwan.

Prior to debuting as TREASURE, some of the members had appeared in numerous survival and competition shows, such as "K-Pop Star," "MIXNINE," and their own show, "Treasure Box."

They have released a total of four albums and have sold more than a million cumulative album copies.

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Written by Robyn Joan