All members participate in songwriting, hinting at musical transformation.
They are also actively pursuing international presence and global tour plans.
[TV Daily Reporter Kim Ji-ha] The group 82MAJOR is set to return to the music scene at the end of April. They released a teaser video at midnight on the 19th via X (formerly Twitter).
The stunning visuals in the video showcase the silhouettes of 82MAJOR members, accompanied by the ticking clock, adding to the anticipation. In the latter part of the video, the phrase '82MAJOR NEW ALBUM 2026.04' appears, officially confirming the comeback date.
This new album arrives approximately six months after their last work, 'Trophy', released in October of last year. Notably, 82MAJOR is recognized as a 'self-producing idol group', with all members involved in song creation, raising expectations for the musical transformations they will present in this album.
82MAJOR is uniquely positioned as a 'self-producing idol group', with all members involved in songwriting, reflecting their artistic autonomy. After making a significant impact by recording 100,000 copies in their debut week, expectations are high for how this identity will evolve in their upcoming album.
The group is also making waves at various awards ceremonies, having been nominated for 'Best New K-Pop Artist' at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Such accolades serve to strengthen their presence on the global stage. Their growth trajectory and potential musical transformations are creating considerable excitement among fans.
With international activities ramping up through fan meetings and concerts, and a recent contract with a major Japanese management company, they are expanding their global fanbase. As they perform on increasingly larger stages, affirming their status as 'performance-oriented idols', anticipation builds for the upcoming album and tour results.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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