J-POP group aoen will release their 3rd single "Hajimari COLOR" on July 22, 2026, with pre-orders starting May 23, 2026.
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The new generation J-POP boy group aoen, managed by JCONIC, has decided to release their 3rd single "Hajimari COLOR" on July 22 (Wednesday). Pre-orders will start on May 23 (Saturday) at 12:00, and artist photos have been released. The monthly listener count on Spotify for their 2nd single "Byou de Ochita" released in March this year has doubled compared to the debut single period, and the increase rate of official SNS followers during the activity period has also surged to about twice that of the previous work (debut single), marking a hit for aoen. "Hajimari COLOR" depicts the beginning of a journey to find one's own color. Just as a prism reflects light and changes color, the work expresses how an incomplete self awakens its unique individuality through clashes with diverse personalities across four songs: "Hajimari COLOR," "BOoM×2 DROP," "Youth," and "Asufaruto ni Nishimu Niji." After celebrating their first anniversary, they are taking on the challenging 47-prefecture tour while embodying their story of finding their own color. Expectations are high for this work. Along with the start of pre-orders, the artist photo for the 3rd single "Hajimari COLOR" has been released. Set in a bowling alley, the seven members are symbolically captured in all-white training outfits. The image represents how all colors mix together to ultimately be recognized as a shining "white" like a diamond, showcasing how each member's individuality blends into a single intense light. This stylish photo visually narrates the certainty of having finally found their own color after encountering various diverse personalities. aoen consists of seven members: YUJU, RUKA, GAKU, HIKARU, SOTA, KYOSUKE, and REO, and debuted in June 2025. Their expressions of realistic emotions that everyone experiences resonate with their generation, drawing attention from a wide range of ages as a "youth reminder" that evokes memories of adolescence. Their 2nd single "Byou de Ochita," released on March 18, has received a Gold certification in the April 2026 Gold Disc. The peak monthly listeners on Spotify for the 2nd single doubled compared to the debut single, marking a hit with a catchy song that sticks in the ear. Additionally, the increase in listeners led to a surge in SNS followers during the activity period of the 2nd single, doubling compared to the previous work (debut single), showcasing a rapid advance. The 3rd single "Hajimari COLOR" is expected to evolve to even greater heights. Their earnest youth and straightforward "blue" are being delivered nationwide through their first 47-prefecture tour. With diverse personalities mixing intensely to emit a single intense light, all eyes are on aoen as they race towards becoming Japan's most beloved top artist. Release Information: aoen 3rd single "Hajimari COLOR" Release Date: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday) Pre-order Start Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday) 12:00 (JST) *Please note that the pre-order start time may be delayed at some stores. Number of Formats: 9 Formats. Pre-order site here. Product Details: 〇 Limited Edition: 2,420 yen (tax included) / UPCH-7850 - SLEEVE + JEWEL CASE - CD - BOOKLET - PHOTO CARD (1 random out of 7 types) - ACRYLIC KEYCHAIN (brush-style keyring) 〇 Member Solo Editions: 1,650 yen each (tax included) Member Solo Edition - YUJU - / UPCH-7851 Member Solo Edition - RUKA - / UPCH-7852 Member Solo Edition - GAKU - / UPCH-7853 Member Solo Edition - HIKARU - / UPCH-7854 Member Solo Edition - SOTA - / UPCH-7855 Member Solo Edition - KYOSUKE - / UPCH-7856 Member Solo Edition - REO - / UPCH-7857 - JEWEL CASE - CD - BOOKLET - PHOTO CARD (1 random out of 3 types for each member) 〇 Regular Edition (First Press): 1,650 yen (tax included) / UPCH-7858 - JEWEL CASE - CD - BOOKLET - SPECTRUM CARD (1 random out of 7 types) *The regular edition (first press, UPCH-7858) will switch to the regular edition (UPCH-6054) once stock runs out. *The "SPECTRUM CARD" is included only in the first press. <Tracks (common to all 9 formats)> M1: Hajimari COLOR M2: BOoM×2 DROP M3: Youth M4: Asufaruto ni Nishimu Niji <First Press Bonus> All first production copies of all formats will include a "serial number entry lottery ticket" as a bonus. Details of the prizes that can be applied for with the "serial number entry lottery ticket" will be announced later. <Store-specific Purchase Benefits> If you pre-order or purchase at the designated stores below, you will receive store-specific benefits on a first-come, first-served basis. The designs will be revealed later, so please look forward to it! If you pre-order single or multiple CDs at aoen Weverse Shop or UNIVERSAL MUSIC STORE, you will receive store-specific benefits on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check the pre-order site for details. Related Links: aoen Official Site aoen Official X
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