New Solo Shots Take Fans Back to Class
Up-and-coming J-pop boy group aoen, under YX LABELS, just released solo concept photos for their upcoming digital single Youth Incredible, set to drop on October 15. Posted on the group’s official social media on October 8, the images show the seven members radiating that just-fell-in-love energy against backdrops like shoe lockers, classrooms, and school hallways.
Big Mood: First Love Meets Rock Nostalgia
The concept? Think high school crush meets teen movie montage. It’s all tailored to the single’s theme—nostalgic first love and sparkly youth. Fans were already hyped when the group image teased earlier on October 6, calling it the “perfect concept.” As one fan put it, “We need the music video and choreo ASAP!”
Three Tracks of Youthful Feels
The single album will feature three songs:
- Youth Incredible — A bright rock track capturing the thrill of sudden first love and youthful fluttering hearts.
- MXMM — With surreal lyrics and a powerful sound, it dives into unrequited feelings. It’s also the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Delicious Divorce Delivery.”
- Cough Syrup — A moody take on love’s intensity and pain.
Expect aoen to deliver a sonic rollercoaster fueled by sincerity and teenage angst.
A Fast-Rising Rookie on a Winning Streak
Since aoen’s June 11 debut with The Blue Sun, the group has soared. They nabbed No.1 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart by June 15 and earned gold status at the 2025 Gold Disc Awards.
They’ve also hit major stages like Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 A/W and a string of TV appearances—including TBS’s “All-Star Thanksgiving,” where member GAKU stunned viewers by finishing runner-up in the show’s iconic mini-marathon. Talk about stan-worthy stamina.
Live Debuts Just Around the Corner
Part of aoen’s charm lies in their fanbase, lovingly named aoring. And this bond will be on full display at their mini live showcases, “After School Incredible.” The release-celebration events will take place on November 16 at NHK Osaka Hall and December 7 at Toyosu PIT.
Is aoen J-pop’s Next Big Thing?
From heartfelt tracks to fresh performance energy and that all-too-relatable schoolboy charm, aoen might just be the new standard in Gen Z J-pop. The countdown to “Youth Incredible” begins—are you ready to catch those crush-worthy feels?
