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Youthful pop with band colors
According to MK Sports, The title 'The First Song I Sing' channels the rush of a confession, inviting listeners to feel like the one receiving it-upbeat, melodic pop with a warm, cinematic lift.
Concept photos and props like guitar, mic, and keys hint at a school band aesthetic folded into polished K-pop production. Track previews and teasers point to brisk tempos and chorus-forward hooks that underline a bright, carefree vibe.
Member-crafted storytelling
The narrative arc follows a slightly fumbled first love, continuing threads teased in the pre-release 'Band-Aid' where effort and nerves don't quite land. Coverage notes all members share credits, with youngest Donghyun writing and composing the title to root the emotions in their own voices.
The album title flips "love" to "Flip," signaling a playful reframe of classic youth themes through the group's identity.
What the album sounds like
The 7-track set spans tender confession pop and kinetic stage cuts, from 'Band-Aid' to performance-ready numbers like 'Gas On It' and narrative pieces like '404: Not Found.' A prologue clip highlights part-swapping vocals and conversational lines for texture, plus a driving message of "running without stopping" that fits the group's forward momentum.
Dance-leaning production sits alongside melodic storytelling, aiming for both chantable choruses and live impact.
Built during the countdown
In the lead-up, the group rolled out 175 concept images and multiple teaser films, shaping a cohesive, diary-like coming-of-age mood. The 'Band-Aid' teaser seeded the emotional through-line, while the main MV snippets add skate-and-court visuals to match the bright sonics. Event plans and previews frame a live-first rollout designed to showcase vocals and choreography as part of the album's core appeal