"I want to become a male LUNN" Yoon Hyung-bin's ambitious plan... Will Antares write the 'miracle of small and medium-sized idols' narrative? [Comprehensive]

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Group Antares (ANTARES) has issued a challenge to the success story of idols from small and medium-sized agencies.

Antares (Jae-ho, Seung-hee, Ji-no, Ha-ru, I-no, U-ri) held a showcase to commemorate the release of their new digital single 'TRIGGER' at K-Pop Stage in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 22nd. Comedian Yoon Hyung-bin served as the MC for the event.

Antares is active in both Korea and Japan. They made their comeback approximately seven months after releasing 'BLIND' last November.

On this day, Seung-hee shared her thoughts, saying, "Last year, we performed the song 'BLIND' on 'Music Bank,' and I was very nervous, with many regrets. Since it was a part where the members could show more, we prepared by highlighting our strengths."

'TRIGGER' is a song that captures the intense attraction between each other and the dangerous emotions hidden within. It expresses the process of being uncontrollably engulfed by each other after boundaries crumble, likening it to 'TRIGGER'.

Jae-ho introduced the song, saying, "We have returned with a more mature and sexy concept than the song 'BLIND.' This is a concept we are trying for the first time." Following this, I-no confidently stated, "As soon as I heard the song 'TRIGGER,' I thought, 'This is it.'"

We also asked about Antares' unique points. Seung-hee said, "Although we debuted in 2023, we have been actively promoting for two years now. Our differentiating point is that we can meet and communicate with fans up close through performances."

Additionally, the group, which has been building recognition while active in Japan, shared, "It seems that fans in Japan think they are growing and nurturing us together. So, we feel more loved."

Especially, Yoon Hyung-bin, who participated in the production on this day, took the microphone himself to provide support for Antares. He revealed, "Actually, Antares is a team that used to busk. They have talent, and from a comedian's perspective, isn't it true that 'a hidden gem reveals itself'? I thought they were a team that would be loved by fans once thrown onto the field, so I cast them."

He continued, "They are currently loved quite a bit in the Japanese market," and confidently added, "If they get a wider stage and opportunities, they will be able to be loved even more." He then added, "Recently, aren't small and medium-sized idol groups like LUNN rising a lot? I hope they become a male version of LUNN."

Meanwhile, Antares' new digital single 'TRIGGER' will be released on the 22nd at 6 p.m. through various music sites.

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