ARrC announces comeback with 3rd mini album ‘HOPE’ dropping July 16

Rising K-pop boy group ARrC has officially announced their comeback.

At midnight on July 2 KST, the group shared a Drop Timeline for their third mini album ‘HOPE’ via their official social media channels, confirming a release date of July 16 at 6 PM KST.

The teaser image features the word ‘HOPE’ paired with a powerful visual of boys gazing downward—creating an intense and charismatic contrast to the album’s title, which symbolizes optimism. This intriguing contradiction has heightened curiosity around the album’s concept.

Beginning July 3, ARrC will unveil a series of diverse promotional content including Photo Drops, a Track Breakdown, and an Exclusive Preview Edition, promising a rich and exciting comeback week.

‘HOPE’ comes approximately five months after the release of their second mini album ‘nu kidz: out the box’, which dropped in February. Known for their unique and genre-blurring sound, ARrC is expected to continue building their distinctive sonic identity with this new album—one that challenges conventional formulas and expresses their own independent musical narrative.

ARrC has also been gaining momentum on the global stage. They recently appeared on top-rated Indonesian talk shows and national variety programs, further proving their explosive popularity in Southeast Asia. In addition, they collaborated with the popular NFT character IP ‘Karafuru’, expanding their influence across entertainment and digital media.

With this strong international presence, anticipation is high for what stories ARrC will tell through ‘HOPE’.

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