SQU4D, the creator of NMIXX, launches its first boy group, OMEGA X

JYP's first boy group from artist headquarters SQU4DScheduled to debut in 2027JYP Entertainment's in-house artist headquarters SQU4D is launching a new boy group, oftheblue. / JYP Entertainment[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Hyun-jung] JYP Entertainment (hereinafter JYP) is introducing a new boy group, oftheblue.JYP's in-house artist headquarters SQU4D opened official social media accounts for oftheblue on the 6th and posted teaser images announcing their debut.The images include photos of individuals with their faces obscured by QR codes and a crossword puzzle with the English words 'BLIND' and 'BLUE,' heightening viewers' curiosity.The QR code leads to the oftheblue promotion website. The website greets visitors with various scenes, including a plane flying in the sky, an afternoon with a sunset, a blue field, a beach with tides, and a city with a camcorder, MP3 player, and earphones.The promotion website also offers a fun experience of seeing and hearing by providing film photos taken by oftheblue members as they walked around Seoul, along with their everyday sounds, and a sound mixer function that allows users to mix 18 everyday sounds.Oftheblue is the first boy group to be introduced by SQU4D, JYP's artist headquarters. SQU4D is a newly established headquarters led by Director Lee Ji-young, who was appointed as the first female in-house director since JYP's founding, and debuted its first artist, NMIXX, in February 2022.NMIXX has been recognized for both its musicality and popularity, and on September 19th, it received the grand prize, 'Sound of the Year,' at the '2026 THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS'.SQU4D plans to introduce oftheblue to the world based on its producing and management capabilities that have elevated NMIXX to the ranks of 'K-pop sensations.'Their group name originated from the idiomatic expression 'out of the blue,' which means an unexpected moment or a surprising discovery. Furthermore, by incorporating the meanings of infinite possibility, freedom, and youth into 'blue,' they plan to depict the image of youth filled with unpredictable moments.Oftheblue is scheduled to officially debut in 2027, and further details can be found on their official social media.laugardagr@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]