AMPERS&ONE Soaring High with 'LOUD & PROUD', Achieving Career-Best Success

Rookie boy group AMPERS&ONE is making significant waves both domestically and internationally with their third mini-album, 'LOUD & PROUD,' marking their biggest career high to date.

Released in August, the album topped the Hanteo daily album chart upon release and secured a high position on the Circle retail album chart, surpassing 100,000 copies sold in its first week. The title track also achieved the group's fastest-ever 10 million views on YouTube, further accelerating their rapid ascent.

This remarkable performance has garnered attention from international media. On September 7, the Chicago Tribune featured an exclusive report on the group, and outlets like Forbes have also highlighted their growing momentum.

In their interview with the Chicago Tribune, member Nakamden shared, "We decided to live our lives with confidence and pride no matter what we do. That mindset carried into our performances for this album as well." Choi Jiho added, "This album has an intense overall energy, with melodies and beats that stick in your head. I think fans will especially enjoy those elements."

Both Nakamden and Mackiah played a crucial role in writing the lyrics for every track, demonstrating their artistic development. Nakamden reflected on his lyric-writing process during their U.S. tour earlier this year, saying, "I often found inspiration just walking down the street, feeling the atmosphere of each city." Mackiah shared, "Whenever I had free time on tour, I worked on rap verses, focusing on what I wanted to express and jotting down keywords for each track."

Looking ahead, AMPERS&ONE is set to expand their global reach further by joining P1Harmony's world tour as an opening act for seven North American dates, commencing on September 27.

AMPERS&ONE debuted on September 19, 2023, under FNC Entertainment, consisting of seven members.

Their debut mini-album, 'PRESHROOM,' showcased their fresh and youthful charms, captivating fans.

The group's name, AMPERS&ONE, symbolizes their aspiration to connect with and become one with their fans, much like the ampersand symbol (&).