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Award-winning Korean all-star group ATEEZ returns with their 12th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, ahead of their upcoming ‘IN YOUR FANTASY’ world tour.
Named iHeartRadio’s K-pop Artist of the Year, the group also earned their first American Music Awards nomination this year and is continuing their unstoppable success with a new album.
This album marks the beginning of a temptation that knows no bounds, as ATEEZ’s sweet yet dangerous allure captures the beauty of every wavering moment, shining brilliantly just as it is. It captures the fevered energy of a summer night—a fleeting burst of freedom and escape that quenches a deep, almost insatiable thirst.
GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 explores how youth confrontsraw emotion, taking listeners on a journey of temptation, rebellion, and wavering to uncover the true nature of feelings. Amid the fast-paced rhythm of daily life, emotions are often suppressed, causing that thirst to intensify—an unquenchable desire that only grows stronger.
It’s a burning thirst that can no longer be delayed and reaching for something sweet yet dangerously tempting offers only momentary relief, never true satisfaction. The EP follows their journey as ATEEZ chooses the path less followed, reclaiming their emotions and rediscovering what once connected them to themselves and others.
The EP features five songs, with members HONGJOONG and MINGI taking part in writing the lyrics for four out of the five tracks on the album. The focus track “Lemon Drop,” is a seasonal song perfectly crafted for summer. Like a refreshing Lemon Drop cocktail, ATEEZ’s sweet and cool confession infuses hot summer days with excitement. You can watch the music video here and stream the album here.
LISTEN TO ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3’
[GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3] TRACK LIST
01. Lemon Drop **title track**
02. Masterpiece
03. Now this house ain't a home
04. Castle
05. Bridge : The Edge of Reality
This EP comes following the announcement of their [IN YOUR FANTASY] world tour, kicking off in Incheon on July 5 and taking the show through the U.S., Mexico, and Japan. ATEEZ will be heading to 11 cities in the U.S., as well as Mexico City at the end of August before taking the show to Japan. This tour takes them to new heights, as they bring their immersive performances to even bigger venues, hitting five stadiums in North America with two nights at the BMO Stadium again.
About ATEEZ:
ATEEZ, short for ‘A TEEnager Z’, is an eight-member South Korean group that has taken the world by storm immediately after their debut in October 2018. Known for standout performances, the octet have turned storytelling into a full musical experience. The eight members of ATEEZ are HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG, and JONGHO. Establishing themselves as top artists early on in their career with a sold out global tour only four months after their debut, they continue to break their own records. With a unique narrative that starts from the very first release in the ‘TREASURE’ album series and continues through the ‘FEVER’ and ‘THE WORLD’ masterpieces, the group combines bestseller narratives with personalized music that speaks to their generation. Beyond the multitude of titles they’ve earned throughout the years as the ‘Next Generation Act’ and ‘Best World Performer’ in award ceremonies, ATEEZ have attained the distinction of becoming a ‘million seller’ group with the release of their 8th EP. In 2024, they dominated on the global stage, taking over festivals around the world with performances at Coachella (US), Summer Sonic (JPN), and even headlining at Mawazine (MAR). Their second studio album, 'THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL' broke their personal record on the global charts, debuting at No.1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of December 11 and charting for six weeks. Their followup release ‘GOLDEN HOUR :Part.1’ continued the momentum, capturing No.2 on the Billboard 200 and ranking in at No.7 on the Billboard 2024’s Midyear Top 10 Selling Albums in U.S. The second chapter of their ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ series, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.2’, led by the title track ‘Ice On My Teeth’ topped the Billboard 200 and made history with another top 5 ranking on the UK Official Charts. ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3’ continues the series, looking to new heights with new music.
About KQ Entertainment:
KQ Entertainment is a fast-growing global entertainment and content company based in South Korea that continuously evolves with the expanding domestic and overseas markets. Using a system that considers the characteristics and needs of musicians to better nurture artist development, the label aims to create a positive impact on the music industry. The system in practice creates a virtuous cycle that establishes a new paradigm of artist discovery, support, and production between idol groups and musicians for a mutually beneficial relationship growth in innovating music. KQ Entertainment currently houses the global phenomenon ATEEZ, rising superstars xikers, legendary vocalist Sohyang, as well as top producers and artists EDEN and Maddox.
For more about ATEEZ, visit: https://ateez.kqent.com/
ATEEZ SOCIALS:
INSTAGRAM (10.6M+) | TIKTOK (8.2M+) | X/TWITTER(4.3M+) | SPOTIFY (3.4M) | YOUTUBE (4.4M+)
INDIVIDUAL INSTAGRAM:
HONGJOONG | SEONGHWA | YUNHO | YEOSANG | SAN | MINGI | WOOYOUNG | JONGHO
Source: Nyou