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The group ATEEZ has returned looking even more solid after renewing their contracts.
A press conference to mark the release of ATEEZ 13th mini album ‘Golden Hour : Part.4’ was held on the 5th at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.
Set for release at 2 p.m. on the 6th, ‘Golden Hour : Part.4’ is an album that captures the determination of ATEEZ to hold fast to their convictions and push forward even in the middle of a storm. In particular, it is their first comeback since announcing in July last year that all members had renewed their contracts, signaling a more mature narrative and charisma.
Hongjoong said, “It is our first album of the year and also the first after renewing contracts with the agency, so we were nervous but prepared with excitement. We have a special ambition to show another side of ATEEZ.”‘
The group ATEEZ is taking questions at a press conference held on the afternoon of the 5th at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, to mark the release of the 13th mini album ‘Golden Hour : Part 4 (GOLDEN HOUR : Part 4)’. Yonhap News
Regarding presenting the ‘Golden Hour’ series once again, he explained, “It is rare to carry any series through to Part 4, and through the ‘Golden Hour’ series we have had various musical and performance experiences, and I think each member’s character has changed a lot. Based on those experiences and the fact that we renewed our contracts, we thought we should capture what we want to show in a newer way through the ‘Golden Hour’ series.”
Seonghwa also said, “Because it is the first album after the contract renewal, we prepared with the mindset we had seven years ago. As much as we renewed our contracts by carrying forward our earnest feelings over the years, all the members joined forces to prepare,” and Jongho shared his resolve, saying, “In line with the name ‘Golden Hour’, we made it hoping that 2026 would be a year that shines like gold.”
The group ATEEZ strikes a pose at a press conference on the afternoon of the 5th at Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the release of the 13th mini album ‘Golden Hour : Part 4 (GOLDEN HOUR : Part 4)’. Yonhap News
‘Golden Hour : Part.4’ contains five tracks in total, including the title track ‘Adrenaline’. ‘Adrenaline’ is a song with an intense EDM sound, and a different side of ATEEZ, who have mainly presented the hip-hop genre, can be expected.
Mingi said, “It is a title chosen unanimously by all eight members,” adding, “It is a song that feels like it keeps running, like the sound of an engine. Because 2026 is the Year of the Horse, we made it with the meaning that ATEEZ should run as well.”
Yunho added, “In line with the intense EDM sound, ATEEZ performance is woven into it,” and San, who took part directly in creating the choreography, said, “In keeping with the title ‘Adrenaline’, we built the choreography around an intuitively surging feeling. Also, the scene where Yeosang performs group choreography with a total of 24 dancers is impressive. Please watch closely,” raising expectations for upgraded performances.
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Seonghwa further drew attention by adding, “If the previous ‘Golden Hour’ series let you hear us musically, this time we will be able to show it through content. It will evoke our past while presenting a more developed image.”
Finally, echoing the song title, ATEEZ said, “Our greatest weapon is the members’ energy to keep moving forward,” and, “The members have come together again with the intention to bring you more and more varied songs. Our goal this year is to present many stages that are different in character from the new song.”
