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[Hanteo News = Reporter KIM YEONWOO] AND2BLE is keeping the excitement surrounding its comeback alive with the release of a performance video for its new song ‘French Kissing’.

AND2BLE is a five-member group consisting of ZHANG HAO, RICKY, KIM GYU VIN, and HAN YU JIN, formerly of ZEROBASEONE, which was formed through Mnet's audition program ‘BOYS PLANET’, along with YOO SEUNG EON, formerly of EVNNE. Bringing together members who had already gained recognition through their previous group activities, AND2BLE made its debut under a new name, earning the nickname "experienced rookies".
 


At midnight on November 2, AND2BLE released a performance video for ‘French Kissing’, the title track of its second mini-album ‘Sequence 02: Attraction’, through its official YouTube channel. Filmed on the set of the song's music video, the performance video captures the five members' choreography through fast-paced direction and experimental camera angles.

In the video, AND2BLE portrays the moment of mutual attraction through captivating facial expressions and delicate gestures. A particular highlight is the signature choreography in which the members cover their mouths with both hands before creating a gesture resembling two pairs of lips coming together, matching the song's lyrics. Despite constantly shifting formations, the group delivers sharp, synchronized choreography, showcasing an increasingly polished performance style.
 


Released on October 27, the group's second mini-album ‘Sequence 02: Attraction’ arrives approximately five months after its first mini-album ‘Sequence 01: Curiosity’. The new release explores the emotional progression from the "curiosity" introduced in the previous album to "interest" and ultimately "attraction". It features five tracks in total: the title song ‘French Kissing’, ‘Haunted’, ‘Potion’, ‘Beautiful’, and ‘Worth It’.

Spanning various genres, including tropical R&B, alternative R&B, plugg, EDM, and Britpop, the album highlights AND2BLE's broad musical range. RICKY notably participated in writing the lyrics for the B-side track ‘Worth It’, while the title track ‘French Kissing’ was composed and arranged by globally renowned production team LDN Noise. Choreographer Nick Joseph also contributed to the song's choreography, further elevating the performance.

During the first week of its comeback, AND2BLE maintained an active promotional schedule across music shows, radio programs, and online content. The group appeared on KBS2's ‘Music Bank’, MBC's ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS's ‘Inkigayo’, performing both ‘French Kissing’ and the B-side track ‘Potion’. Through the contrasting atmospheres of the two songs, the members demonstrated their versatility, ranging from captivating choreography to more controlled, restrained movements.

The group also made appearances on radio programs, including SBS Power FM's ‘Cultwo Show’ and MBC FM4U's ‘Idol Radio Season 4’, where the members discussed their new album and delivered a live performance of ‘French Kissing’.

Through online content such as ‘STUDIO CHOOM’, ‘Relay Dance’, and ‘Relay Singing’, AND2BLE further showcased its vocal and performance abilities. In particular, the members exchanged vocal parts during ‘Relay Singing’, highlighting their increasingly cohesive vocal chemistry.

The group also revealed its offstage charm through variety content such as ‘Idol Human Theater’ and ‘내돌의 온도차’. Their playful banter and natural chemistry showcased their entertaining personalities, offering fans a different kind of enjoyment beyond their performances.


AND2BLE's achievements following its comeback have also attracted attention. The group's second mini-album sold approximately 520,000 copies on its first day, earning half-million-seller status. The album immediately topped Hanteo Chart's daily Album Chart and surpassed the initial chodong sales of its first mini-album, putting the group on track to set a new personal record.

The album also entered the TOP 10 of iTunes Top Albums charts in 13 regions worldwide, while the music video for ‘French Kissing’ surpassed 22 million views.

Building on the experience gained through their previous activities, AND2BLE continues to expand its presence with a new musical identity and performance style. With familiar faces coming together under a new group name, the second mini-album is expected to serve as an important opportunity for AND2BLE to firmly establish its distinctive identity.

As the group maintains its comeback momentum through music, performances, and diverse content, anticipation is growing over the direction AND2BLE will take next.

Meanwhile, AND2BLE plans to continue connecting with fans in Korea and overseas through various music shows and online content.
 yeonwoo38@hanteo.com