{"id":3995,"date":"2026-01-05T09:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T00:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3995"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:31:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T02:31:16","slug":"apink-marks-15th-anniversary-with-comeback-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=3995","title":{"rendered":"Apink Marks 15th Anniversary with Comeback Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Apink\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0105\/1767571754436824.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Girl group Apink marks its 15th anniversary with the release of its 11th mini album today.<\/p>\n<p>Apink (Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Kim Nam-joo, Oh Ha-young) will release their eleventh mini album, &#8216;RE : LOVE,&#8217; on various online music platforms at 6 p.m. KST on the 5th.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;RE : LOVE&#8217; is an album reflecting on Apink&#8217;s past 15 years to rediscover and redefine true love. This sincere retrospection, bridging the group&#8217;s glorious present with past memories, delivers a profound message of healing and empathy. The album includes five tracks filled with Apink&#8217;s classic sensibility and a rich narrative.<\/p>\n<p>The title track, &#8216;Love Me More,&#8217; combines modern and delicate sounds with 1990s analog synth sounds, creating a poignant and affectionate emotional landscape. Apink sings about eternal love with a straightforward and charming confession, expressing it without reservation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0105\/1767571769977787.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The music video for &#8216;Love Me More,&#8217; released simultaneously with the album, showcases Apink&#8217;s pure yet chic performance and deep narrative. The beautiful visuals, capturing the seasonal transition from winter to spring, are expected to enhance emotional engagement with the members&#8217; complex emotions.<\/p>\n<p>This album also includes &#8216;Fizzy Soda,&#8217; an old-school hip-hop track showcasing Apink&#8217;s fresh groove; &#8216;Birthday Cake,&#8217; which conveys a sweet message to a cherished presence; &#8216;Sunshine,&#8217; featuring an appealing voice and refreshing band sound; and &#8216;Take My Hand,&#8217; expressing heartfelt sincerity to fans.<\/p>\n<p>Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, Apink has imbued its 11th mini album with a unique identity and strong chemistry. This release marks the group&#8217;s first album comeback in two years and nine months since &#8216;SELF,&#8217; their 10th mini album, released in April 2023, adding to its significance. Expectations are high for Apink&#8217;s new activities as the group continues to solidify its status as long-running icons.<\/p>\n<p>An hour before the album&#8217;s release, at 5 p.m. KST on the 5th, Apink will host a live comeback countdown broadcast on its official YouTube channel, initiating meaningful communication with fans. The 11th mini album &#8216;RE : LOVE&#8217; will be available on various online music platforms starting at 6 p.m. KST.<\/p>\n<p>Image source: Withus Entertainment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Girl group Apink marks its 15th anniversary with the release of its 11th mini album today. 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