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AHOF (Nine) Announces Third Mini-Album RUN TO YOU for July 8 Release
AHOF (Nine) is set to ignite the summer with the release of its third mini‑album, ‘RUN TO YOU’, slated for July 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST. The nine‑member K‑pop ensemble, managed by F&F Entertainment, will return to the spotlight after an eight‑month break that followed the release of its second mini‑album, ‘The Passage’, earlier this year.
The announcement unfolded when the group’s official social‑media account posted the tracklist at midnight KST on June 30. The five‑track set opens with the high‑energy title track “RUN TO YOU” and follows with “Sugar High”, “Just Say Yes”, “Just Because It’s You”, and the reflective closing song “Our Story”. “Sugar High” was pre‑released on June 12, while “Our Story” was previewed during the Asia tour stops in Osaka and Tokyo on June 25 and 27. Members Cha Woong‑ki, Park Han, and Park Joo‑won penned the lyrics for “Our Story”, a tribute that the group described as a sincere thank‑you to their supporters. In a statement accompanying the tracklist, the nine highlighted the album’s emotional trajectory—from the determined drive of the opener to the enduring promise of the finale—as a narrative of pursuit and commitment.
Physical copies of ‘RUN TO YOU’ will be available through the group’s official online store and select Korean retail outlets. The release will feature twelve versions, including Heart, Rush, Digipack (group and nine individual editions), and a QR Album. Pre‑orders opened at noon on June 23, and the full release is scheduled for July 8. The official online store confirmed the distribution details, ensuring fans can secure the album in their preferred format.
The pre‑release single “Sugar High” was billed by F&F Entertainment as a showcase of a more mature attitude and intensified performance energy. Its addictive hook and galloping rhythm, the management noted, underscores the group’s growth since debut. “Our Story”, performed live during the Asia tour, offered audiences an early glimpse into the album’s narrative direction. AHOF was formed through the SBS reality competition “Universe League” and debuted on July 1 2025 with the extended play “Who We Are”. That debut EP traced a journey from individual uncertainty to collective cohesion across six tracks. Since then, the nine members—Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, and Daisuke—have released a second mini‑album and are now preparing for this third release.
Returning after an eight‑month hiatus, AHOF signals a period of maturation for its members, who have been noted for their active participation in songwriting and production. By releasing “RUN TO YOU” with a concise tracklist and a clear narrative, the group aims to re‑establish its presence in the competitive K‑pop market and to continue building an independent story with each new project. As of now, “RUN TO YOU” is scheduled for release on July 8 2026, with pre‑orders already open. The album will be distributed through the official online store and select retail outlets, while the digital release will be available on major streaming platforms.
The announcement unfolded when the group’s official social‑media account posted the tracklist at midnight KST on June 30. The five‑track set opens with the high‑energy title track “RUN TO YOU” and follows with “Sugar High”, “Just Say Yes”, “Just Because It’s You”, and the reflective closing song “Our Story”. “Sugar High” was pre‑released on June 12, while “Our Story” was previewed during the Asia tour stops in Osaka and Tokyo on June 25 and 27. Members Cha Woong‑ki, Park Han, and Park Joo‑won penned the lyrics for “Our Story”, a tribute that the group described as a sincere thank‑you to their supporters. In a statement accompanying the tracklist, the nine highlighted the album’s emotional trajectory—from the determined drive of the opener to the enduring promise of the finale—as a narrative of pursuit and commitment.
Physical copies of ‘RUN TO YOU’ will be available through the group’s official online store and select Korean retail outlets. The release will feature twelve versions, including Heart, Rush, Digipack (group and nine individual editions), and a QR Album. Pre‑orders opened at noon on June 23, and the full release is scheduled for July 8. The official online store confirmed the distribution details, ensuring fans can secure the album in their preferred format.
The pre‑release single “Sugar High” was billed by F&F Entertainment as a showcase of a more mature attitude and intensified performance energy. Its addictive hook and galloping rhythm, the management noted, underscores the group’s growth since debut. “Our Story”, performed live during the Asia tour, offered audiences an early glimpse into the album’s narrative direction. AHOF was formed through the SBS reality competition “Universe League” and debuted on July 1 2025 with the extended play “Who We Are”. That debut EP traced a journey from individual uncertainty to collective cohesion across six tracks. Since then, the nine members—Steven, Jeongwoo, Woongki, Shuaibo, Han, JL, Juwon, Chih En, and Daisuke—have released a second mini‑album and are now preparing for this third release.
Returning after an eight‑month hiatus, AHOF signals a period of maturation for its members, who have been noted for their active participation in songwriting and production. By releasing “RUN TO YOU” with a concise tracklist and a clear narrative, the group aims to re‑establish its presence in the competitive K‑pop market and to continue building an independent story with each new project. As of now, “RUN TO YOU” is scheduled for release on July 8 2026, with pre‑orders already open. The album will be distributed through the official online store and select retail outlets, while the digital release will be available on major streaming platforms.