EPEX successfully completes first-week comeback promotions, cementing the moniker of ‘performance hotspot’ - 스포츠경향
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The idol group EPEX successfully wrapped up the first week of comeback promotions for ‘ECHO’. They impressed fans as a confident ‘performance hotspot’ with captivating, razor-sharp synchronized choreography and powerful charisma.
EPEX (Wish·Mu·A-Min·Baekseung·Aiden·Yewang·Jeff) released their seventh mini album ‘So-Hwa : Epilogue (So-Hwa : Epilogue)’ on the 9th and, starting with Mnet ‘M Countdown’, appeared on KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’, and SBS ‘Inkigayo’ to perform the title track ‘ECHO (Echo)’.
‘So-Hwa : Epilogue’ is an epilogue album that serves as the finale to the youth series EPEX has continued since 2024. The title track ‘ECHO’ blends a hip beat with a minimalist sound imbued with a 2000s sensibility. Members Jeff·Baekseung·Aiden directly participated in writing the lyrics, delivering a message of confidence in themselves.
Across various music shows, EPEX projected gritty hip-hop energy through powerful synchronized choreography. With relaxed movement and compelling facial expressions, the members displayed heightened confidence. The point choreography that pushes and pulls the hands as if miming further amplified the addictive appeal to watch and listen.
EPEX's enhanced visuals and charisma also drew attention. From street-inspired styling to sporty hoodies, they pulled off a more mature vibe, winning over global fans.
In particular, on the 11th right after the comeback, EPEX announced plans for their fourth solo concert tour ‘ECHO’, sending global fan excitement to a peak. Alongside comeback promotions, anticipation is rising for EPEX's busy run leading into concerts.
They are also active with diverse content. While continuing the ‘ECHO’ dance challenge in full swing, on 1theK Original ‘On the Spot’ they showcased a performance against the backdrop of a wide-open athletic field, offering something different to see. On YouTube ‘Supsegwon Live’, they delivered ‘ECHO’ along with the B-side ‘BOYS IN THE BAND (Boys in the Band)’ in an all-members hand-mic live.
In addition, EPEX held a mini fan meeting with fans who came to the pre-recording for ‘Show! Music Core’, and on the 15th they also took part in the public recording of the ‘Special Show! Music Core’ at the ‘2026 Ulsan Music Festival’, communicating with Zenith (fandom name) in many ways.
Amid this vigorous pace, with their seventh mini album ‘So-Hwa : Epilogue’, following previous works including the full-length trilogy ‘So-Hwa Chapter 1 : Youth Days’, ‘So-Hwa Chapter 2 : Youth Deficit’, and ‘So-Hwa Chapter 3 : Romantic Youth’, they once again surpassed 100,000 in first-week album sales, reaffirming their global popularity.
EPEX will hold their fourth solo concert ‘ECHO’ at the Ticketlink 1975 Theater in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on July 18 and 19, and from there will continue the tour in Tokyo on August 21 and Taipei on September 12.
