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Four B.A.P Members Set for Comeback as BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON

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Four members of the iconic boy group B.A.P are making a highly anticipated return to the music scene.

According to MA Entertainment, Bang Yong-guk, Jung Dae-hyun, Yoo Young-jae, and Moon Jong-up will make a comeback in August. They will reunite under the name BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON. This exciting news was shared alongside a teaser for a documentary featuring all four members. The teaser showed the members dressed all in black, walking towards chairs in a studio. This, along with close-up shots of their faces, added to the intrigue surrounding their comeback.

‘Man on the moon’ Documentary Teaser (ENG/CHN/JPN)

In the teaser, the members expressed their excitement about reuniting with a powerful statement: “To all the fans who’ve been waiting, we’re finally back together. As much as you’ve supported us all this time, we’ll show you how much we’ve grown musically. We hope you’re looking forward to it. We’ll see you soon.” The first two episodes of the documentary have since dropped on MA Entertainment’s YouTube channel. 

Following the announcement, the agency shared more details about the group’s comeback on social media. These updates include the title of their first album, CURTAIN CALL, and the promotional schedule.

BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON to hold fan concert

BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON have also released a character animation video for their pre-release track “Farewell.” The video begins with animated versions of Bang Yong-guk, Jung Dae-hyun, Yoo Young-jae, and Moon Jong-up leaving Earth with their luggage. It ends with all four touching down on the planet MATO and looking back at Earth.

Soon, the group will reveal the full tracklist of their new album and pre-release the song “Farewell” on July 15. They also announced plans for a fan concert on August 17 and 18 to coincide with the album’s release.

‘CURTAIN CALL’ MATO Animation

Bang Yong-guk, Jung Dae-hyun, Yoo Young-jae, and Moon Jong-up originally debuted as part of B.A.P in 2012 with the hit single “WARRIOR.” They quickly gained a large following thanks to other popular tracks like “CRASH,” “ONE SHOT,” and “No Mercy.” 

However, in 2014, a contract dispute with their original agency, TS Entertainment, led to a hiatus that lasted over a year. B.A.P concluded their activities in 2017 with their eighth single “EGO” and officially disbanded in 2019. – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Image: All four opened up about this comeback in the first two episodes of their new documentary. Source: X/@maenter1234.

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B.A.P.’s Daehyun Joins Former Bandmate Jong-Up’s Agency

MA Entertainment releases new profile photos of B.A.P's Daehyun. Credit: Twitter/MA Entertainment

Daehyun, a member of the boy group B.A.P., has signed an exclusive contract with MA Entertainment. With this, he will now be joining his former bandmate Moon Jong Up in the said label.

“It is a great honor that we embark on this journey with a multifaceted artist like Jung Daehyun, who has showcased his exceptional talent in areas such as music, acting, and musical,” MA Entertainment said in a press release upon welcoming the singer.

Meanwhile, Daehyun also expressed his happiness in being part of the label, “I feel great about being at the same agency as Jong Up. And I ask for your support of my activities with MA Entertainment,” he said. Moreover, the singer also relayed his gratitude to the fans who waited for him after his military hiatus. 

Furthermore, the agency assured fans that they will support Daehyun so he can grow into a better artist. “We will actively support him so that he can unleash his unlimited potential and can shine through a wide variety of activities,” MA Entertainment shared.

In addition to Daehyun and Jong Up’s reunion under one label, fans were also thrilled to know that Daehyun has started following all the B.A.P. members on Instagram. Upon seeing this, fans are hoping that the group would have more interactions in the future. 

More about B.A.P. and Daehyun

For those who don’t know, the boy group B.A.P. made their official debut in 2012 with the mini EP Warrior. Composed of members Daehyun, Jongup, Yongguk, Himchan, Youngjae, and Zelo, the group gained recognition for their songs “1004,” “Wake Me Up,” “One Shot,” among others.

However, the group, which stands for Best Absolute Perfect, disbanded in February 2019. Since then, Daehyun began promoting as a solo artist under a different agency. In the same year, he made his debut as a solo artist with the album Chapter 2 ‘27’.

Aside from his career as an idol, he also ventured into the world of acting. To note, the 30-year-old artist played the lead role in the 2020 drama Meal Kid.

With the news of Daehyun signing with a new agency, fans can’t wait to see more of his activities, both in music and in film.

Featured image: MA Entertainment releases new profile photos of B.A.P’s Daehyun. Credit: Twitter/MA Entertainment

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Moon Jong Up Makes 1st Solo Comeback in More Than 2 Years

Moon Jong Up updates fans with new photos. Credit: Twitter/Jongup

The long wait is over as B.A.P’s Moon Jong Up finally returned with his second mini-album, SOME, on Monday, October 30. 

In SOME, five songs are included  in the album with “X.O.X“ as the title track. Meanwhile, it’s sub-title “Common” has two versions: Korean and English. 

Moreover, SOME marks Jong Up’s first solo comeback in more than two years and 3 months. His last solo release was the min-album US, which  was released in July 2021. 

Moon Jong Up on being a solo artist

In an interview with allkpop, Jong Up looked back on his career, including pursuing a solo career outside of B.A.P. activities. 

“There was definitely a lot of pressure going solo. With the energy and everything that I have shown when I was part of a group, I don’t want to come out as a solo artist to disappoint with my releases,” he said. 

The artist added that he wants to show to his fans a “different performance and side” of him that they haven’t seen yet. Moreover, he also admitted that while doing solo activities is a difficult experience, it also helped him mature as an artist. 

Additionally, Jong Up also opened up about his involvement in the production of the album. As well as his thought process in penning the lyrics for the tracks. 

“I really put my personal story and emotions into it because I wanted to embed my own color into this song,” he said. 

And his hardwork is definitely paying off as charts showed that he’s broken his personal record for album sales with SOME. 

According to the Hanteo chart, SOME has recorded exactly 9,642 album sales on its first day. It surpassed the 600 units sold on the first day for his debut album US. Furthermore, SOME also has become his highest-selling album in first-week sales.  

Jong Up’s career

Moon Jong Up debuted as a member of the K-pop group B.A.P in 2012. However, he left TS Entertainment in 2019, alongside three other B.A.P members. 

Despite being under different agencies, the B.A.P members remain close and supportive of each other. In fact, the B.A.P members congratulated Jongup for the release of SOME. 

Prior to making his solo comeback, Jong Up also participated in the JBTC survival show Peak Time. There, he placed first in the global individual votes and his team finished third overall. 

Featured image: Moon Jong Up updates fans with new photos. Credit: Twitter/Jong Up

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