TEMPEST Returns With a New Chapter
After a seven-month break, K-pop boy group TEMPEST is back—and they’re embracing a whole new vibe. Their seventh mini album, titled ‘As I am’, is set to release on October 27, and if the teaser poster is anything to go by, this comeback might just be their most mature yet.
A Teaser That Speaks Volumes—Without Saying Too Much
The group’s agency confirmed the comeback on September 24, setting the stage for fan excitement. The teaser poster, revealed via the group’s official SNS channels, features symbolic elements: a towering tree, a cherry, and the soft silhouette of someone reclining. It all unfolds in moody black-and-white against a stark white wall, radiating a mysterious and upscale aura.
The visual isn’t just aesthetics—it’s a mood board teasing the album’s emotional depth and artistic direction. As fans pick apart each visual clue, the buzz around ‘As I am’ is building fast.
From Youthful Dreams to Unfiltered Identity
This marks TEMPEST’s first release since their March 2023 mini album ‘RE: Full of Youth’, which showcased themes of carefree youth, romance, and ambition through energetic performances. Now, with ‘As I am’, they seem to be moving toward a more introspective and perhaps self-assured concept.
Fans are already speculating about what kind of music and message the new album will deliver. Will it explore vulnerability? Identity? Growth? One thing’s for sure: TEMPEST is ready to reveal a new side of themselves.
What’s Next for TEMPEST?
With their reputation for polished choreography and heartfelt lyrics, TEMPEST’s comeback is one of the most anticipated among rising fourth-gen groups. As leader LEW once said in an interview, “Our goal is to show who we really are through our music, step by step.” Looks like ‘As I am’ is that next step.
Mark your calendars for October 27—and get ready to meet TEMPEST, just as they are.
