EPEX Channels Youthful Romance in New Album
K-pop boy group EPEX is diving headfirst into nostalgia and young love with their third full-length album ‘Shóa (韶華) Chapter 3: Romantic Youth’, set to release on June 28 at 6 PM KST. Teasers dropped via their official YouTube and SNS on June 23 and 24 have already fans swooning.
A Title Track That Hurts So Good
The emotional centerpiece of the album is the title track “Thank You for the Tears”. Blending a pop-acoustic soundscape with heartfelt vocals, the sneak previews deliver a gut-punch of sentiment. The harmony is soft, but the impact is real—and yes, it hits just like a first breakup.
From soaring vocals to visual storytelling, the two music video teasers show EPEX navigating shimmering scenes of youth—from tearful goodbyes to ocean-kissed memories. Picture emotional close-ups, golden hour sun, and one particularly tearjerking shot of member Aiden silently crying beneath a summer rain. 🤧
“Picasso” to “Pluto”: A Genre-Rich Youth Odyssey
The album isn’t just emotional—it’s expansive. Across eight tracks, EPEX shows off lyrical growth and sonic complexity:
- “Picasso”: A passion-fueled pre-release single inspired by the legendary painter
- “Nothing Ever Happened”: A track layered with intense synths and regret
- “Over-the-Top Romance”: Bold and charming, like that one confident kid in every K-drama
- “Dancing with the Wolf”: A cheeky love confession wrapped in funky rhythms
- “A Night Counting Stars”: A harmony-driven acoustic piece perfect for late-night feels
- “Whale Fall”: A powerful pop ballad with cinematic drama
- “Pluto”: A playful anthem about daring youth and cosmic dreams
What’s Next? An International Fan Love Affair
EPEX isn’t slowing down. After dropping back-to-back full albums (rare for rookie-to-mid-tier groups), they’re revving up for their third solo fan concert tour ‘ROMANTIC YOUTH’. Mark your fandom calendars: it’ll hit Seoul’s KBS Arena on August 23-24, followed by Tokyo’s Zepp DiverCity on August 26.
Between emotive visuals, conceptual depth, and a global push, EPEX is making it clear—this isn’t just a comeback, it’s a turning point. And they’re bringing all the feels along for the ride. 💙
