PLAVE makes a comeback with 'HYPERDRIVE' after 6 months... releases 5 tracks including the title song 'Star Trace'

PLAVE will release their fifth mini-album, ″HYPERDRIVE,″ on the 12th at 6 PM through various music streaming platforms. This album includes a total of five tracks, including the title track ″Star Trace.″ ″Star Trace″ is PLAVE’s first EDM-based dance pop track, which was pre-released during their world tour performances. The song delivers intense energy with layered synthesizer sounds and heavy beats, and its lyrics express the connection between PLAVE and their fans, linking Asterum and Terra. The track ″Rewind″ is the first song PLAVE collaborated on with external composers, with Kenji and the composing team KZLAB participating in its creation. The lyrics reflect gratitude for past moments by looking back on past love and youthful times. Additionally, ″Kkun″ creates a dreamy atmosphere based on bossa nova rhythms, and ″Raindrops on the Blue Sky″ is a rock track featuring acoustic guitar and vocals. ″The Answer Is Yes″ is a pop track characterized by bright and positive energy. Through this album, PLAVE expands their musical spectrum by showcasing various genres such as EDM-based dance pop, bossa nova, rock, pop, and R&B pop. Along with the release of the music, the music video for the title track ″Star Trace″ will also be unveiled on the same day. Ahead of their comeback, PLAVE released a racing concept challenge video for ″Star Trace″ on their official YouTube channel on September 22, and on the 9th, they released a music video teaser. The teaser features members racing on the track in racing cars and performing, with Bambi and Eunho, Hamin and Yejun, and Noah forming teams to compete in the race. PLAVE is a five-member virtual boy group under Blast, which debuted in 2023. The team name combines ″Play″ and ″Rêve (dream)″ to signify their pursuit of their dreams. Meanwhile, the physical album will be released on the 13th, and PLAVE will hold performances on their first world tour ″KEEP IT MANIC″ in Singapore on October 17, Taipei on the 23rd and 24th, Macau on the 31st and November 1, and LA on November 14.