PLAVE Releases Fifth Mini Album 'HYPERDRIVE' Today, Opening a New Musical Chapter

Idol group PLAVE has launched their fifth mini album, 'HYPERDRIVE,' marking the beginning of a new musical chapter.

PLAVE will release all tracks from 'HYPERDRIVE' along with the full music video on various online music platforms at 6 p.m. on the 12th. This album is their first new release in about six months since the mini album 'Caligo Pt.2' was released in April, featuring a total of five songs, including the title track 'Star Trace.'

The title track 'Star Trace' was previewed during their recent world tour and is PLAVE's first EDM-based dance pop track. The song features layered synthesizers and a heavy beat that create a vast soundscape, with lyrics that express a cosmic love and connection between PLAVE and their fans, bridging the gap between Asterum and Terra.

Ahead of their comeback, PLAVE generated excitement through various promotions. On September 22, they released a challenge video on their official YouTube channel, showcasing members performing on a racetrack while wearing racing jackets, which received positive feedback. A teaser for the vertical music video released on October 9 featured 'Yataz' (Bambi & Eunho) and 'Mad Badz' (Hamin, Yejun, Noah) competing in a dynamic racing setup, heightening anticipation for the new song's concept.

The album also showcases PLAVE's expanded musical spectrum. It includes the dreamy track 'Kkun' with smooth bossa nova rhythms, the rock track 'Blue Sky with Rain' featuring acoustic guitar and clean vocals, and the upbeat pop track 'The Answer Is Yes,' which radiates bright and positive energy.

Notably, the refreshing and romantic R&B pop track 'Rewind' is the first collaboration with an external songwriter since PLAVE's debut. K-pop hitmaker KENZIE and the songwriting team KZLAB contributed to the composition, while the members penned the lyrics, expressing gratitude for their youthful experiences.

Meanwhile, PLAVE is ramping up their global presence with their first world tour, 'KEEP IT MANIC.' Following successful performances in Korea, they will visit Singapore on the 17th, Taipei on the 23rd and 24th, Macau on the 31st and November 1st, and Los Angeles on November 14th to connect with their global fans. The physical album 'HYPERDRIVE' will be released on the 13th.