EPEX is back with a new pre-release single, teasing the final chapter of their ‘Youth’ trilogy.
On July 21, EPEX released the pre-release single ‘Picasso’ from their upcoming album ‘Youth Chapter 3 : ROMANTIC YOUTH’, along with its music video. The synth-hip-hop track channels Pablo Picasso’s artistry, expressing a drive to break limits and create something new, especially in the darkest moments.
The ‘Picasso’ music video, released alongside the track, is shot in a vertical format for a mobile-friendly, immersive experience. EPEX delivers a bold, high-energy performance with a unique and unpredictable concept.
‘Youth Chapter 3 : ROMANTIC YOUTH’ marks the final installment in the group’s ‘Youth’ trilogy, which began with their April 2024 release ‘Youth Chapter 1: YOUTH DAYS’, followed by ‘Youth Chapter 2 : YOUTH DEFICIENCY’ in November 2024.
We’re already releasing our third full-length album, and this album contains many good songs that we confidently feel are the strongest among all the full albums we’ve released so far. I’m very excited to present amazing performances to our fans and wrap up the Youth series on a good note. I hope many people will make pleasant memories by listening to our new album this summer.
— A-MIN, member of EPEX
The final chapter of EPEX’s ‘Youth’ series continues the story from past albums, focusing on the emotional journey of accepting flaws and embracing new beginnings. The members hope it brings comfort to listeners, especially young people discovering love and growing through their own experiences.
‘Youth Chapter 3 : ROMANTIC YOUTH’ is set to be released on July 28 at 6:00 PM KST (2:30 PM IST).
Watch the MV of ‘Picasso’ here:
About EPEX
EPEX (이펙스) is currently promoting under C9 Entertainment, with members WISH, MU, A-MIN, BAEKSEUNG, AYDEN, YEWANG, and JEFF. They debuted on June 8, 2021, with the 1st EP, ‘BIPOLAR Pt.1: Prelude of Anxiety.’
After performing the title track, ‘Lock Down’, of their first EP, for SBS MTV’s ‘THE SHOW’, they were nominated for 1st place just 15 days after their debut, making them one of the most anticipated groups of 2021. EPEX achieved the No.1 album sales among K-pop idols who debuted in 2021 and were chosen as a global super rookie in the ‘Hanteo Global K-pop Report’ released by Hanteo Chart, standing up as a fourth-generation group representative. Most recently, EPEX was nominated for the Next Icon Award at the 2025 Newsis K-Expo and the Male Group Popularity Award at the 2025 K-World Dream Awards, proving their impact and presence as a global artist once again.
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