“We are going to get another Japanese masterpiece”: Carats rejoice as Seventeen announces the release of their new Japanese album "Always Yours"

Seventeen, the immensely popular K-pop group, has announced the upcoming release of their new Japanese album, Always Yours, on August 23, 2023. The news was shared across the band's various social media platforms on June 22, with a teaser image showing the title of the album.

This eagerly awaited album comprises a remarkable compilation of 27 songs, of which 25 are beloved tracks from Seventeen's previous albums, thoughtfully translated into Japanese to cater to their dedicated Japanese-speaking audience and Japanese music lovers. Apart from this, the album will include two new tracks. This linguistic transformation brings a fresh new flavor to their well-loved songs, allowing fans to experience the joy and beauty of their favorite Seventeen tracks in a whole new way.

Fans are hyped about Seventeen's new Japanese album

Korean pop music, commonly referred to as K-pop, has embraced the Japanese language as a significant element of its cultural and musical landscape. Recognizing the prominence of Japanese as a widely spoken language in Korea, K-pop groups have made deliberate efforts to release Japanese albums, demonstrating their respect for the language.

In the world of K-pop, it is not uncommon for artists to create music in multiple languages, and Japanese has emerged as a prominent choice alongside Korean. By producing tracks in Japanese, K-pop groups aim to appeal to their Japanese viewership, recognizing the language's importance and widespread recognition in the country.

Seventeen has also been largely instrumental in producing Japanese music. The group released their highly successful Japanese EP Dream in 2022, which was also their third Japanese album. So the announcement of the release of another one caused the fans to get all hyped up.

Seventeen's new Japanese album comes after the release of their highly anticipated mini-album FML on April 24, 2023, with six fresh tracks. Among these songs, Super emerged as a standout, gaining immense popularity and love from listeners worldwide.

The six tracks on their recent mini-album showcase their diverse range of vibes. Each track offers a unique perspective. The title track, F*ck My Life, sends a message of resilience and bouncing back despite feeling tired and frustrated with life. Super is an incredibly energetic song that celebrates Seventeen as a team and recognizes their determination. Fire is a hip-hop track featuring S.Coups, Mingyu, Vernon, and Wonwoo, with catchy hooks and EDM-inspired drops, highlighting their success as a group. I Don't Understand But I Luv U is a special composition dedicated to their international fans, emphasizing the fact that love transcends language barriers and is everlasting. April Shower paints a picture of the slow pace during the rainy season and the anticipation of summer and spring to rejuvenate and embrace life's rhythm once again. Lastly, Dust talks about the difficulties of moving on from a past love, no matter how hard one tries.

Formed by Pledis Entertainment, Seventeen made their debut on May 26, 2015, and quickly gained recognition for their unique concept of self-producing their music and choreography.

The group is one of the biggest K-pop groups, consisting of thirteen members: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Each member possesses distinct skills, contributing to the group's diverse musicality and charismatic stage presence.

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Rujula is a pop culture journalist who covers K-pop at Sportskeeda. She graduated with a bachelors in English Literature from Mumbai University, following which, as a self-proclaimed K-pop fangirl, Rujula pursued her passion for the written word to report on all things Korean. Rujula has over 4 years experience in curating content for diverse companies like Disney (Star Sports), KpopWise, Icy Tales, Nettv4u, and Walking Wicket.

For her, referring to official sources and cross-verifying information are of utmost importance to maintain objectivity and credibility of the information she offers to her readers. She also takes into account social media posts from people experiencing an incident first-hand to add depth and perspective to her story.

While creatively presenting information about an artist’s particular look or campaign is Rujula’s forte, she believes her true strength lies in interviewing celebrities and idols. At Sportskeeda, Rujula has exclusively interviewed famous K-pop groups and idols such as ChoCo, Jae Chong, BLACKSWAN, DKZ, Lee Taevin, E:LFIN, Kim Seong-gyeong, and Hyun-woo.

Rujula’s favorite artists in the K-circle are BTS, Jackson Wang, ENHYPEN, and SEVENTEEN, and she admires them for their humility, genuineness, and generosity. When not busy tracking the latest developments in Korean entertainment, Rujula can be found playing cricket, a sport she has played professionally for over 10 years.

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