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Mark your calendars because Akdong Musician (AKMU) is gearing up for their first comeback in almost two years. 

YG Entertainment confirmed on Tuesday, July 25, that the duo of Lee siblings Suhyun and Chanyuk are releasing new music in August. 

“AKMU is currently working on post-production for the album with the goal of making a summer comeback. We will share more details when they are confirmed,” the agency said. 

Additional details, such as album name and final release date, have yet to be announced. 

Prior to the upcoming album, AKMU’s latest music was the collaboration album NEXT EPISODE, which was released in July 2021. NEXT EPISODE included seven collaborative tracks featuring IU, Crush, Zion. T, Lee Sun Hee, Beenzino, Choi Jung-hoon/Jannabi, and Sam Kim. 

During their two-year break, the Lee siblings focused on their individual activities. Chanhyuk made his solo debut through the album ERROR, which was released in October 2022. Meanwhile, Suhyun recorded OSTs for dramas My Liberation Notes and Curtain Call and hosted the Netflix variety show 19/20.

AKMU made their debut in 2014 after winning the reality competition show K-pop Star 2. They renewed their contract with YG Entertainment in January 2021. 

AKMU is known for their songs “200%,” “Last Goodbye,” “Give Love,” “Time and Fallen Loves,” and “How Can I Love the Heartbreak, You’re the One I Love.”

Featured image: AKMU’s Facebook