New K-pop boy band AHOF steps into spotlight with big dreams, global roots

Yet another survival audition show has given rise to the next K-pop hopefuls — a nine-member boy band called AHOF, who say they're aiming for nothing less than a spot in the genre's hall of fame. Formed through SBS' audition program "Universe League" (2024), the group features a lineup that spans the globe: Jeongwoo, Woongki, Han and Juwon from Korea, Steven from Australia, Shuaibo from China, JL from the Philippines, Chih En from Taiwan and Daisuke from Japan. The name AHOF stands for "All-time Hall Of Famer," but in Korean it also translates to the number nine, hinting at the idea of being "unfinished" and the group's desire to keep growing. AHOF officially took its first step into the industry Tuesday with the release of its debut album, "WHO WE ARE." Just a few hours earlier, the group hosted a media showcase at YES24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul to celebrate the launch. The show hit a brief snag when a stage lighting glitch delayed the start by about 10 minutes, but AHOF members appeared unfazed, each sharing their hopes for the debut. "I'm so happy and thrilled that my dream has becWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times