Chung Ha’s label to debut first-ever boyband 8TURN later this month

MNH Entertainment has shared new details for the upcoming debut of its first-ever boy group, 8TURN, later this month.

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The South Korean music label – home to artists such as Chung Ha, Kim Sang-hyun and VVON – officially announced the debut of 8TURN via its social media channels on January 3 with the release of the band’s debut mini-album ‘8TURNRISE’ later this month on January 30 at 6pm KST.

MNH Entertainment also shared that the group will be starring in a special debut showcase on Korean cable network Mnet the day of the album’s release, before the record is due for a physical release the following week on February 6.

8TURN (에잇턴) The 1st Mini Album [8TURNRISE]
RELEASE POSTER

2023. 01. 30 6PM (KST)
2023. 02. 06 (KST)#8TURN #에잇턴 #8TURNRISE pic.twitter.com/tYcPCwPo0g

— 8TURN (@8TURN_official) January 3, 2023

Previously called B.O.M (short for Boys of MNH) , 8TURN comprises eight members in total, and includes I-LAND contestant Cho Kyung-min and Boys24 contestant Moon Jae-yun. They were also previously revealed by the agency to be the result of an audition programme launched by the agency last year called WAG (World Audition for Guys), in search of aspiring singers and dancers who wished to debut under the company.

According to MNH, all eight members of 8TURN were recruited from this programme, as they “showed a solid grip of the basics needed to succeed as an idol as well as charming visuals”, per a report from Mydaily, translated by Soompi.

Prior to their debut, all eight members of 8TURN have already been unveiled and are currently active across several social media channels. Content starring the eight-piece – from song and dance covers to company-produced variety shows – have already been shared on social media for fans.

In other MNH Entertainment news, Chung Ha recently joined forces with Danish singer-songwriter Christopher for duet single ‘When I Get Old’, marking the second time both musicians have collaborated after they released ‘Bad Boy’ two years ago. Following ‘When I Get Old”s digital release, Christopher and Chung Ha performed the song, along with ‘Bad Boy’, live via Dingo Music.

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