Kep1er announces comeback on March 31 with new album 'CRACK CODE', featuring intriguing teasers and a powerful performance.
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Kep1er will make a comeback to the music world on March 31. Their agency, KLAP Entertainment, announced through official social media that they will return with a new album on March 31, releasing spoiler posters and comeback posters in succession. The released spoiler poster features mysterious puzzle pieces engraved on various newspapers. The words 'CRACK', 'CODE', and 'UNLOCKED' are revealed on the puzzle pieces, sparking fans' curiosity. Notably, the words 'CRACK', 'CODE', and 'UNLOCKED' imply meanings like 'solving the code' and 'unlocking', and it is impressive that the three words meet at the initial 'K' of Kep1er. Fans are excited about what kind of world Kep1er will open through the new album. The subsequently released comeback poster catches the eye with its intense mood. In a darkened time and lonely space, a poster is affixed to a steel wall, focused by headlights, capturing attention. The poster states the name of Kep1er's new album, 'CRACK CODE', and the release date of March 31, raising expectations for their transformation in the new album. This marks their comeback after 7 months since the release of their 7th mini-album 'BUBBLE GUM' on August 19 last year. Fans are curious about what kind of musical epic will perfectly unlock their hearts with Kep1er's powerful performances and enchanting vocal colors. Meanwhile, they have met fans in various Asian countries through their concert tour '2025 Kep1er CONCERT TOUR [Into The Orbit: Kep1asia]', reaffirming their solid fandom while gaining diverse stage experiences. They have also appeared on Nippon TV's 'Best Artist 2025' and Apple TV+'s original global music survival series 'KPOPPED', showcasing their status as a K-POP girl group. Recently, they sang the OST 'I Stay' for the globally popular animated film that topped the box office, 'Moana and the Legend of the Sea 2', receiving high praise from audiences and listeners, drawing attention to Kep1er's transformation in the new album. Kep1er will release their 8th mini-album 'CRACK CODE' through all music streaming sites on March 31 at 6 PM. - Kep1er Yongun announces departure from the group... will continue activities as a 6-member group - “Leaving Kep1er” Yongun shares feelings with fans, “To a new chapter... I hope you stay well until we meet again.”
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