AND2BLE is making an impression beyond Korea just weeks into its career.
Following a standout debut that produced more than 730,000 first-week album sales and two Korean music show victories for lead single "Curious," the rookie K-pop group has begun attracting attention from international outlets including Forbes, The Honey POP, SWEETY HIGH, Tomorrow Magazine and Rolling Stone Korea.
The five-member group — Zhang Hao, Yoo Seung-eon, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin and Han Yu-jin — debuted in May with its first mini album, Sequence 01: Curiosity, one of the strongest rookie launches of the year.
Coverage has centered not only on the group's commercial debut but also on the identity it has established in a remarkably short period.
Forbes highlighted the pace of AND2BLE's early growth, noting that the group had already carved out a place in the market within its first month while earning favorable critical attention.
The Honey POP praised the chemistry among the members and their close relationship with fans, while SWEETY HIGH described Sequence 01: Curiosity as a confident introduction to the group's musical direction. The publication also singled out "Curious" for its synth-led production and house-influenced energy, describing the song as an effective showcase of the group's sound.
Tomorrow Magazine focused on the story behind AND2BLE's debut, exploring the meaning of the group's name and the preparation leading to its first release. Rolling Stone Korea likewise pointed to the group's expanding momentum, citing its music show victories, growing SHOW-CON schedule and the distinct strengths each member brings to the team.
Speaking with Forbes, leader Zhang Hao said the experiences the group has shared since debut have become its greatest asset. He added that maintaining a close relationship with fans while continuing to grow as artists remains the foundation of AND2BLE's approach.
"Our fans are the reason we keep moving forward," the members said. "Their support motivates us to work harder and return to the stage with even stronger performances."
After successful SHOW-CON performances in Seoul and Japan, AND2BLE will continue its Asian schedule with stops in Kobe on July 11-12 and Macau on July 25-26 as part of the 2026 AND2BLE SHOW CONCERT: Welcome to Qurious.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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