BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON Make Long-Awaited Return
The active members of B.A.P, Bang Yongguk, Jung Daehyun, Yoo Youngjae, and Moon Jongup have come together to make their highly anticipated and long-awaited return to the music industry! Under the name of BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, the quartet has finally banded together to release a special album, CURTAIN CALL. It has been over seven years since the group has come together since leaving their former entertainment agency. With several military enlistments, solo activities, and tours, the time has come for their return. It should be noted that member Zelo would have participated in this comeback however, due to him currently in active military service, he could not take part.
Tracklist:
“Love”
“Farewell”
“Gone”
“Stand it all”
“Way Back”
”Gone” But Not The End
For many fans, this has been a dream come true to see most of the members come together to release a new album. In the months leading up to their official return, there have been little crumbs of hope that have gone through the fandom. When news officially confirmed their return as well as a documentary series on YouTube had launched, it’s safe to say BABYz erupted with joy and excitement. Their return was no easy feat as all the members were busy with different labels and activities however, thanks to Jongup really pushing for their return through his agency, MA Entertainment, what was once a dream, is now a reality.
The more that BABYz were treated to teasers, including the return of their beloved alien bunny Matoki, the more fans all over the world began to awake and prepare for this comeback. As described in their documentary, they don’t know what the future holds but they knew that they wanted to come together and release something for BABYz who have been waiting for so long.
With a lot of second generation groups making a resurgence in the industry, BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, push their entry for 2024 and are all in because it’s now or never. With 12 years under their belt, this album truly shows their experience and their undying love for not only the members themselves, but their journey and their fans. “Gone” as well as the rest of the album, feels like the closing of a chapter and the birth of a new one. This song reflects on how even though it feels like things are ending and we may be saying goodbye, it doesn’t change the bond that was made and the love that they have and share.
The music video follows the members as they go on a journey together as a group and are there for each other throughout what seems to be a road trip, which eventually leads to them coming on stage together once more. One of the most endearing things of the music video itself is to see them altogether on stage, performing choreography together after such a long hiatus. By the end of the music video, it pans out to show the entire music video being played on a phone and the members resuming having a meal together. This proves that their bond remains strong, and whether they're making music or not, they will continue to support each other.
This is not the end for BANG&JUNG&YOO&MOON, as there is hope for a future comeback, especially with the desire to see Zelo as part of the group once more. For now, it's important to cherish the fact that all members are together, sharing the stage again, and it’s equally important to continue supporting the group during this grand opportunity. Many BABYz agree that this is surely not goodbye.
Edited by Joi Berry