[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] Fantagio's global boy group ASTRO, which is under its management, has set a new record as their 8th mini album released on the 2nd received favorable reviews overseas.
Fantagio announced on the 4th that ASTRO's new 8th mini album ‘SWITCH ON’ topped album charts in more than 20 countries and regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, signaling a positive start for its success.
Composed of six tracks, ‘SWITCH ON’ is an album embodying the ambition to bring joy to the world through music. All ASTRO members participated in writing and composing, capturing each of the six members' unique emotions that are distinct yet harmonious. The title track ‘After Midnight’ is a disco-based funky and enjoyable up-tempo pop song that delivers refreshing energy aimed at the summer season.
A Fantagio representative said, “This SWITCH ON album is the new release from ‘Summer King’ ASTRO, who has grown into a global boy group through diverse activities over the past six years,” adding, “Since the album itself, including the title track, has succeeded globally, we expect meaningful sales to follow.”
He continued, “We will continue to provide steady support for ASTRO and discover talented rookie groups targeting the global market, advancing as a global entertainment company.”
Meanwhile, ASTRO, which has been expanding its global presence by continuously breaking its own records, will officially begin activities with ‘SWITCH ON’ and meet the public through various content and broadcasts.
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