Ateez out to prove itself again with 15th EP

Ateez will put out EP No. 15, “Golden Hour: Part 6,” on Friday, KQ Entertainment has announced.

The new album comes just five months since “Golden Hour: Part 5,” which featured the megahit “Bad.” The last EP made a chart-topping debut on the Billboard 200, marking its third No. 1 entry on the main albums chart. It sold over 1.88 million copies in the first week. The lead single gained unexpected traction especially due to the choreography, with San's chest-popping close-up going viral.

“It’s been like a dream these days,” San admitted at a media conference in Seoul on Thursday, expressing appreciation for the love and recognition wherever the team goes.

Despite the success, however, the octet still strives to outdo itself, according to Mingi.

“We aim to showcase our dominance on stage, delivering our 8-year-old story through the trendiest and coolest songs,” he said.