The long wait is almost over SUMITs! K-pop girl group LIGHTSUM has confirmed that they’re gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback.
On Monday, September 18, the group’s agency, CUBE Entertainment confirmed the news to Korean media. “LIGHTSUM will end its hiatus, and an October comeback is confirmed,” the label said.
[📰] LIGHTSUM, to comeback with their 2nd mini album on the 2nd week of October.
▶️https://t.co/wYaAaY3KUD#LIGHTSUM #라잇썸@CUBE_LIGHTSUM pic.twitter.com/hBb7wbWfAz
— Lightsum Support Team (@LSSupports) September 18, 2023
According to reports, the album will be released in the second week of October. However, a final date has yet to be announced.
Additionally, details such as the name of the EP and its number of tracks haven’t been disclosed.
Although there’s no concept photos and teasers yet, the group’s official social media accounts have changed its profile pictures to mark a new era.
LIGHTSUM profile update in preparation of their comeback ♥️#LIGHTSUM #라잇썸@CUBE_LIGHTSUM pic.twitter.com/ntITCuqAHP
— Lightsum Support Team (@LSSupports) September 19, 2023
LIGHTSUM is back!
The news was met with ecstatic cheers from fans as it’s LIGHTSUM’s first music release in around 17 months.
They last released their first EP Into the Light in May 2022. Which contains five tracks, including the lead single “Alive.” On social media, fans expressed their excitement in finally having new music from the group.
Moreover, the October release would mark LIGHTSUM’s first release as a six-piece act. In October 2022, members Hulyeon and Jian left the group. However, CUBE Entertainment didn’t disclose the reason for the two members’ departure.
Following this, only members Sangah, Chowon, Nayoung, Hina, Juhyeon, and Yujeong will stay with the group. At the time, the agency promised fans that they will continue to support LIGHTSUM in being active in the industry. They also asked for fans’ continued support for Hulyeon and Jian even though they’re no longer with the group.
Originally an eight-piece act, LIGHTSUM debuted in July 2021 with the lead single “Vanilla.”
They were CUBE Entertainment’s first girl group in three years following (G)I-DLE. Other active artists under the label include BTOB and PENTAGON.
Featured image: LIGHTSUM in a behind-the-scene photo from their ‘SUMtime University’ filming. Credit: Twitter/LIGHTSUM