One of 2026’s most anticipated debuts has arrived! AND2BLE have dropped Sequence 01: Curiosity along with the title track, ‘Curious,’ and they’ve brought old-school K-Pop back in the very best way.
AND2BLE consists of five members: Zhang Hao, Yoo Seungeon, Ricky, Kim Gyuvin, and Han Yujin. If you think you recognize those names, you’re probably right! The members appeared on Boys Planet back in 2023 before debuting in their respective groups, and have now reunited under YH Entertainment to form AND2BLE. All five of them are incredibly talented and deservedly beloved, so we were so intrigued to see these talents unite! Spoiler alert: they did not disappoint.
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‘Curious’
Y’all, we meant what we said: old school K-Pop is so back! From intense drums to addictive gang vocals to those belts, AND2BLE’s title track ‘Curious’ has it all! We knew that having Zhang Hao and Seungeon on the same tracks would deliver vocally (remember when they were the main vocal and killing part in ‘Jelly Pop?’), but even so, we were blown away. We’re talking like SHINee and EXO type runs. The members apparently pushed for this to be the title track once they’d heard the demo, with Zhang Hao and Ricky even co-writing the lyrics, and they were so right to do so. It’s the perfect opening statement!
We also have to talk about the title of this song (and the album title itself). It’s not often that you get a rookie group debuting with this level of notoriety for each member. So, as you can imagine, there aren’t many K-Pop debuts with this level of anticipation. We were certainly waiting with bated breath! Given the number of eyes on AND2BLE from the very start, the decision to turn the curiosity surrounding them into their album concept was a genius move. ‘Curious’ opens with Zhang Hao singing “I intrigue you,” and he’s right.
Sequence 01: Curiosity
If ‘Curious’ wasn’t enough to sate your curiosity (sorry, but if AND2BLE are running with this theme, then so are we), then Sequence 01 has four more incredible songs for you to enjoy!
‘Aura’
First up after ‘Curious’ is the promotional b-side ‘Aura.’ Ricky co-wrote this track too, and we’re obsessed with the king of aura-farming actually having a song about aura! The song is super chic, dreamy, and R&B-inspired. It’s the perfect pairing with the intensity of ‘Curious,’ and we can’t wait to see more performances of both songs!
‘Sugar Rush’
At the risk of repeating ourselves, ‘Sugar Rush’ is another song we’re really hoping to see live! The choreography would be so fun. It’s maybe the most familiar-sounding song for these artists, but it still has unexpected depth while being so bright and refreshing. Yujin’s vocals really takes the song to another level as his husky, strong tone plays against the sweetness of this vibrant dance-pop track!
‘Bed’
What would an album that shows off a group’s vocals be without a ballad? Well, we don’t have to find out today! ‘Bed’ is intimate and reflective to begin with, before it simmers out into a pop-R&B track. It balances somberness, sensuality, and wistfulness beautifully, as all five members flex the emotional dexterity in their vocals!
‘Happy &’
Last, but definitely not least, is ‘Happy &,’ which was co-written by Zhang Hao and Gyuvin. Once again, AND2BLE turns to a new genre while still keeping the thread of Sequence 01: Curiosity going. It’s super sweet and would be the perfect encore song for an AND2BLE concert (can you tell we’re manifesting?). ‘Happy &’ is about the magic of meeting someone special, and we couldn’t be happier to have met these members.
All in all, Sequence 01: Curiosity is an album by vocalists for people who love and appreciate vocals. Did we mention the vocals? The songs are dynamic in their own right, but what sells it is the pure talent in this group! AND2BLE has delivered a debut packed with raw charisma. We already know that Sequence 01: Curiosity will satisfy old fans and bring AND2BLE lots of new ones, too. We can’t wait to see this rookie group soar!
What’s Next For AND2BLE?
As for this rookie group’s plans… first up is the promo for Sequence 01: Curiosity. We’re so ready to watch every music show performance, especially their appearance on Show! Music Core which Gyuvin hosts. There’s plenty of variety show appearances out, and more coming, too. Plus, we’ll have AND2BLE’s first concert performance at M COUNTDOWN X MEGA CONCERT on Saturday, May 30th!
Are you as excited about AND2BLE’s debut as we are? Is ‘Curious’ your favorite track from Sequence 01: Curiosity, or is it one of the b-sides? Be sure to let us know by tweeting us at @TheHoneyPOP or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram.
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