Young Posse channels growing pains into fierce, hip-hop driven new EP

In a scene where girl groups dedicated to true hip-hop are a rarity, K-pop act Young Posse has doubled down on what they do best. The five-member group drops its fourth EP, "Growing Pain pt.1 : FREE," Thursday at 6 p.m., delivering a fresh round of hard-hitting hip-hop. The new project arrives five months after the group — Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun and Jieun — released its special album, "COLD." According to the group's agency, DSP Media, the record explores the "growing pains" that come with searching for one's true self, a theme reflected in its title. To mark the release, the members hosted a media event at YES24 Wanderloch Hall in Seoul's Seodaemun District, just a few hours before the actual release. Rather than presenting a conventional comeback showcase, the band branded the gathering a "Media Mini Festival." True to its reputation for dynamic live performances, the group opened the event with their signature hits "XXL" and "ATE THAT" before launching straight into the new title track with unrelenting energy. Since debuting in 2023, the five Young Posse members have consiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times