INFINITE's Jang Dong-woo Announces Solo Comeback with 2nd Mini-Album 'AWAKE'

Jang Dong-woo, a member of the K-pop group INFINITE, is set to return with his second solo mini-album.

On the 5th, Jang Dong-woo officially announced his comeback by releasing the scheduler for his 2nd mini-album 'AWAKE' through the group's official social media channels.

The revealed scheduler features a striking visual of a frame shrouded in darkness, with a torn plastic sheet revealing the contents within. This imagery instantly captures attention, hinting at the album's dreamlike yet tense atmosphere.

According to the scheduler, the tracklist for 'AWAKE' will be unveiled on the 6th, followed by the commencement of physical album pre-orders on the 7th. Fans can also look forward to concept photos showcasing Jang Dong-woo's enhanced visuals, to be released in four distinct versions.

On the 14th, a highlight medley offering a sneak peek of all the songs on 'AWAKE' will be released, further heightening anticipation for his new music. Teaser videos for the title track's music video will also be unveiled in two versions, intensifying the comeback fervor.

Previously, a 'coming soon' teaser video released on the 31st of last month had already sparked curiosity among fans about his solo return. The confirmation of the mini-album release through this scheduler has since generated an explosive response.

Jang Dong-woo, known for his versatile 'all-rounder' capabilities as a vocalist, rapper, and dancer in the 'K-pop legend' group INFINITE, is expected to showcase a new facet of his charm with 'AWAKE', his first solo album in 6 years and 8 months.

Jang Dong-woo's 2nd mini-album 'AWAKE' will be released on the 18th at 6 PM KST across various music platforms. Additionally, a solo fan meeting titled 'AWAKE', sharing the same name as the album, will be held on the 29th at Sungshin Women's University's Unjeong Green Campus Auditorium in Seoul, with two sessions at 1 PM and 6 PM. Fanclub pre-sales will open on the 7th at 8 PM, and general sales on the 10th at 8 PM via Melon Ticket.

Netizens are expressing excitement, with comments like 'Finally, Jang Dong-woo's solo comeback!', 'The album concept looks amazing', and 'It's been 6 years and 8 months, I'm tearing up.' The long-awaited return and the album's concept are generating significant buzz.