April releases teasers & tracklist for January comeback

[waves-of-light.livejournal.com]

K-pop group April is set for a January return with two brand new members. Its agency DPS Media on Wednesday released a teaser image for the new album, titled “Prelude.”

The group debuted in August 2015 as a six-piece, with Somin, Jinsol, Naeun, Chaewon, Yena and Hyunjoo, but the number gradually slimmed down to four. Group leader Somin left within three months of the group’s debut to pursue a different career path. April continued its activities as a five-piece until Hyunjoo left in May, citing health reasons and her wishes to focus more on acting than singing.

Following Hyunjoo’s departure, DPS Media recruited Yoon Chae-kyung from audition TV program “Produce 101” and US-educated Rachel. Together with the new members, April will release “Prelude” on Jan. 4. Industry watchers commented this will be like a second debut for the rookies.When April first debuted, the group garnered attention for its pristine image. The members’ average age was sixteen, and they were referred to as the “younger sisters of KARA.”

April said it named the album a ‘prelude’ to signify a fresh start and new growth.







Edit to add other pic & tracklist

KPopHerald & official.april Instagram 1 2

Comments

[boredpikachu.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited now that Chaekyung got added to the group, I'm glad that their past songs are getting re-recorded [lbr DSP are doing this so it's not awkward for perfs from now one]. Add this to their current Makestar project, DSP will hopefully give it all to their roster now that KARA and Rainbow are gone

[donaldjdrumpf.livejournal.com]

Thank God Somin left! I think she'll be more creatively fulfilled in K.A.R.D. and it's better for April that their members want to be apart of it tbh!

[scribblyness-x.livejournal.com]

for real they should've just added shiyoon as well, it's not like they'll debut another girl group any time soon. i hope they hit it big for my talented bb chaewon.

i'm still meh on chaekyung but she's improved so much from project kara that i can't help but give her kudos.

[maknaeroli.livejournal.com]

I'm so excited chaekyung is finally getting to debut in a solid group I'm so ready for this release to see her ;___;

[audiograms.livejournal.com]

Looks interesting!

[timetobegin.livejournal.com]

'DPS media'?

This is the kind of group that seems to have zero relevance yet they keep getting releases... I should give them another shot.