2AM releases first Korean album in more than a year

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Ballad-singing K-pop boy band 2AM will release its first Korean album in over 18 months on March 12.

Ahead of the launch of the album, which will be the band’s second EP, the group opened a teaser Web site on Feb. 22 to generate interest and anticipation among fans. The Web site contains just a single line: “One and a half years after goodbye.”

“The nation will again fall for the Golden Disk Award-winning band’s soulful melodies,” said a representative from 2AM’s agency, JYP Entertainment.

The band spent most of January in Japan, holding its first sold-out tour there as well as promoting the Japanese release of its hit song “Never Let You Go.”

By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr]