TREASURE Releases Music Video Teaser for If I, Their First Hip Hop Debut Album

Kapanlagi.com - TREASURE is once again stealing attention ahead of their latest comeback with the fourth mini album titled NEW WAV. The group from YG Entertainment officially announced the album release on June 1 at 18:00 KST through various online music platforms.

Leading up to the album release, YG Entertainment first released a teaser for the music video of the main song IF I through their official blog on May 27. Although only about 36 seconds long, the teaser immediately captured the attention of global fans thanks to its cinematic visuals and energetic hip hop concept.

NEW WAV marks a new transformation for TREASURE since their debut. All the songs in this mini album are filled with hip hop genre, which is referred to as the musical roots typical of YG Entertainment. Check out more information below.

1. Teaser IF I Showcases Cinematic Vibes

Cinematic vibe MV teaser (credit: X/ygtreasuremaker)

The teaser for the music video IF I opens with a scene of a meteor falling from the sky accompanied by intense sound effects. The visuals immediately create a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere from the very start of the video.

After that, a building appears with a rough textured black and white vibe, showcasing a different atmosphere from TREASURE's previous concept. The scene then quickly shifts to display the members with charismatic auras and stronger performances.

2. TREASURE Appears with Stronger Hip Hop Energy

In the teaser, the members showcase a full-energy hip hop performance. They present themselves with free swag and intense choreography that makes it hard for the audience to look away.

At the end of the video, a brief lyric LET'S GO appears, further increasing curiosity about the complete music video. The tension built throughout the teaser also brings a sense of mysterious anticipation for this comeback.

3. NEW WAV Becomes TREASURE's First Full Hip Hop Album

TREASURE's first hip hop album (credit: X/ygtreasuremaker)

The mini album NEW WAV is referred to as a symbol of a leap and new transformation for TREASURE. For the first time since their debut, all the songs in this album fully embrace the hip hop genre.

YG Entertainment stated that NEW WAV will be an important album marking a new beginning for TREASURE. The agency also asked fans to look forward to the second chapter of TREASURE's journey, which is said to shine brighter through hip hop music with YG's distinctive color.

Through this album, TREASURE wants to showcase their musical identity as well as their expanding musical development. The hip hop concept they embrace is also said to be the main foundation for the group's new direction.

4. Track List and Member Involvement in Production

The NEW WAV album features four new songs consisting of IF I, ZOOM ZOOM, NALLY-NA, and DANGER. The song IF I serves as the title track, which piques the curiosity of fans because the details of the song are still kept secret.

YG Entertainment describes IF I as a song that expresses confidence and a strong ambition to continue to grow higher. The song also reflects the desire to prove the potential and possibilities that TREASURE possesses.

Choi Hyun Suk, Yoshi, and Haruto were actively involved in the songwriting process for this album. The three of them received credits on several songs including NALLY-NA, while Junkyu participated in the production of ZOOM ZOOM.

Producers such as DEE.P, P.K, and Kang Uk Jin have also collaborated again with TREASURE on this album. Additionally, several foreign composers participated in the music production of NEW WAV.

5. Tracklist Poster and Fan Concert Tour Schedule

The album tracklist has been released (credit: X/ygtreasuremaker)

On May 25, YG Entertainment released the tracklist poster for the NEW WAV album through their official blog. The poster immediately caught attention as it showcased a strong atmosphere and bold energy that aligns with the previous photo concept.

The tracklist poster further heightened fans' enthusiasm for TREASURE's comeback. The hip hop aura displayed in the poster visuals emphasizes the new concept direction of the group.

After the album is released on June 1, TREASURE will continue their activities through a fan concert tour titled TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 IN SEOUL. The concert is scheduled to take place from June 19 to 21 at Hwajeong Gymnasium, Korea University, Seoul.

TREASURE will also meet fans in eight cities in Korea and Japan through a total of 20 performances. This tour is part of their major promotion for the new era of NEW WAV.

6. FAQ

Q: When will TREASURE's NEW WAV album be released?
A: The mini album NEW WAV will be released on June 1 at 6:00 PM KST through various online music platforms.

Q: How many songs are in the NEW WAV album?
A: The NEW WAV album consists of four songs: IF I, ZOOM ZOOM, NALLY-NA, and DANGER.

Q: What makes the NEW WAV album different from TREASURE's previous albums?
A: NEW WAV is TREASURE's first album since debut that features all songs in the hip hop genre.

Q: Which TREASURE members were involved in writing the songs?
A: Choi Hyun Suk, Yoshi, and Haruto were involved in writing the songs, while Junkyu participated in the production of ZOOM ZOOM.

Q: When will TREASURE start their latest fan concert tour?
A: TREASURE will start their fan concert tour TREASURE THE STAGE 2026 IN SEOUL from June 19 to 21 in Seoul.

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