Whereas gearing up for his or her massive returns to the stage, Ok-pop musicians have been getting ready particular exhibitions the place guests can view numerous content material associated to approaching albums at completely different venues throughout Seoul.

Taeyeon, a member of Ok-pop powerhouse Women’ Era, is holding an exhibition as a preview for her upcoming third full-length solo album “INVU” earlier than its launch on Feb. 14, in accordance with her label S.M. Leisure.

“INVU: The Exhibit,” which opened Monday, runs by way of Feb. 14 at Punto Blu, a gallery and cafe situated in Seongsu-dong, japanese Seoul. The eight-day exhibition is open from midday to eight p.m.

The exhibition is split into 4 areas, the place guests can admire the idea of affection and discover pictures of Taeyeon’s upcoming album.

“INVU: The Exhibit” is free, however reservations are required through SMTown & Retailer, the company’s on-line merchandise store, or Naver.

Taeyeon’s new album is ready to drop at 6 p.m. on Feb. 14 by way of on-line music streaming platforms and bodily report shops on the identical day.

Boy band Treasure will even open a pop-up retailer to commemorate the discharge of its first EP “The Second Step: Chapter One,” which is slated to be launched Feb. 15, in accordance with the group’s company YG Leisure. 

“‘The Second Step: Chapter One’ Do Treasure Idea Pop-up” will run for 9 days from Feb. 19 on the Identical Cafe, situated in entrance of YG’s new headquarters in Hapjeong-dong, western Seoul. It’s to open from midday to eight p.m.

It marks the beginning of the “Do Treasure” venture, by way of which the 12 bandmates will invite followers to affix them on a journey searching for the “Treasure Impact,” the corporate mentioned.

“Do Treasure Idea Pop-up” will supply interactive content material that connects the boy band and its international fan group, generally known as “Treasure Maker.” Particular packages through which the bandmates have participated will even be out there for viewing on the website.

An exhibit of photographs that haven’t been beforehand revealed can be on show as nicely, whereas a few of the experiences can be shared later on-line.

Admission to the pop-up retailer is freed from cost, however reservations should be made by way of Naver as a result of persevering with surge of COVID-19. Reservations open at 2 p.m. on Friday.

In the meantime, boy band Victon additionally opened a pop-up retailer final month, celebrating its return with third single “Chronograph.”

Extra Ok-pop artists, together with Blitzers, Onewe and Mamamoo’s Moonbyul have additionally lately been working their newest album-themed cafes.

By Jie Ye-eun ([email protected])