AHOF Unveils 'Pinocchio'-Inspired Concept Photos for 'The Passage', Showcasing Mature Charm

Boy group AHOF has captivated fans with their fairytale-like visuals.

AHOF released the first concept photos for their second mini-album, ‘The Passage,’ at midnight on the 21st via their official social media channels.

The new album draws inspiration from the classic fairytale ‘Pinocchio.’ AHOF members project themselves onto the story of Pinocchio, who transforms from a wooden puppet into a human, to express their journey of growing into adulthood within the album.

The released group, unit, and individual concept photos feature various elements reminiscent of the ‘Pinocchio’ fairytale. In particular, a workshop set with concrete walls and wooden props creates an atmosphere that seems to have directly transported the woodworking shop where Pinocchio was created.

In the photos, the AHOF members are seen moving freely around the workshop, exuding a relaxed and comfortable vibe. Holding pieces of wood or appearing engrossed in creation, their calm and focused expressions reveal a more mature side of AHOF compared to their previous appearances.

Following the mood film for ‘The Passage,’ which sparked various speculations about the album’s narrative, AHOF has further heightened fan interest by visually representing the fairytale inspiration through these concept photos. Expectations are growing for the new aspects AHOF will reveal in ‘The Passage,’ which expands their coming-of-age narrative a step further.

AHOF is set to make their first comeback with the release of their second mini-album ‘The Passage’ on November 4th. While their previous work depicted the story of imperfect but infinitely potential boys, this album is expected to showcase their growth from boys into adults.

Meanwhile, AHOF will continue to accelerate their comeback preparations by sequentially releasing scheduled promotional content.

Netizens reacted positively, commenting things like 'The Pinocchio concept suits them so well,' 'I look forward to every teaser for this album,' and 'I can't wait to see their more mature look.'