AHOF Set to Launch with High-Profile Festival Appearance

Anticipation is building for the debut of AHOF, a new K-pop group, who will be joining the lineup of the ‘2025 NOL Festival: SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer’ on July 26, despite their official debut scheduled for July 1. This early inclusion signals significant industry excitement for the upcoming rookie group.

Rising Rookie Lands Major Festival Spot

The upcoming appearance of AHOF at a major K-pop festival has sparked considerable attention. Their presence at the ‘2025 NOL Festival: SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer’ is a notable achievement. This event will showcase the talents of the top artists in the country. This is especially significant since their debut is imminent.

This pre-debut momentum for AHOF is unusual, given that their official launch date is set for July 1. The group has already garnered attention from the music industry.

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In a recent demonstration of the industry’s growing interest, AHOF performed at the MyK FESTA, held at KSPO DOME in Seoul on June 19. Performing before their official debut is a unique trajectory for a new K-pop group. According to recent data, the K-pop industry has seen a 20% rise in global revenue over the past year (Statista 2024).

Group Details and Debut Plans

AHOF, formed under F&F Entertainment, is the agency’s first boy group. The group consists of nine members: Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, and Daisuke. The lineup came together through SBS’s survival program ‘Universe League,’ which concluded in January.

Their debut mini-album, ‘WHO WE ARE,’ will be released on July 1 at 6 p.m. KST. The album explores the group’s identity. The members share their hopes and emotional growth.

To celebrate their debut, AHOF will have a showcase event on July 1 at 8 p.m. KST. This will be their first opportunity to meet fans since officially launching. With the early booking of two high-profile stages, AHOF is rapidly establishing themselves as one of the year’s most anticipated rookie acts.