fromis_9 will release “Glow ME,” their second full-length album and their first in roughly three years, on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. KST (5 a.m. ET) across online music platforms, according to the group’s agency Ascend (ASND). The 10-track album, led by the title song “Vitamin ME,” is the quintet’s first full-length release since reorganizing as a five-piece — and a deliberate bid to defend the “summer queen” reputation the group has built on a string of warm-weather hits.
A 10-Track Album With the Members’ Fingerprints on It
“Glow ME” arrives about three years after “Unlock My World” (June 2023), the group’s first full album. The new record carries the concept of finding “the most radiant version of myself” through new people, new experiences, and growth through difficulty, the agency said through a written Q&A distributed to Korean media on Monday.
The tracklist runs 10 songs: “Vitamin ME,” “ETERNAL,” “Pocket Treat,” “Blue Heart,” “Screen Time,” “Teacher,” “Cold Blood,” “Why do I cry?,” “DAY 1,” and “Wonderland.” Notably, the members had a direct hand in the writing this time — Song Hayoung contributed to “Screen Time,” Park Jiwon to “Teacher,” Lee Chaeyoung and Lee Nagyoung to “Cold Blood,” and Baek Jiheon to “DAY 1.”
The title track “Vitamin ME” stays inside the group’s signature refreshing summer lane while reaching for a newer sound. “We didn’t want to settle into what was comfortable — we looked for a song that keeps our color but has a fresh appeal,” Baek Jiheon said in the Q&A, as reported by Herald Muse.
Year Nine, and a Second Chapter as Five
The comeback lands in the group’s ninth year since their January 2018 debut, and the members framed the album as proof they are still moving. “We wanted to show through this album that even in our ninth year, we can present new sides of ourselves,” Song Hayoung said, according to Korean outlet Sports Kyunghyang.
Park Jiwon described the record’s throughline in similar terms: “It’s the story of finding the most radiant ‘me’ through meeting different people, having new experiences, and growing through hard times.”
The stakes of this release are shaped by the group’s recent history. In January 2025, five members — Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyoung, and Baek Jiheon — signed with the newly founded agency Ascend after their contracts with PLEDIS Entertainment ended, and the group later reached an agreement with its former label to keep the fromis_9 name. Since the reorganization, the five-piece has released the EP “From Our 20’s” (June 2025), led by “Like You Better,” and the digital single “White Longing” in December 2025. “Glow ME” is the first full-length statement of that second chapter.
Why “Summer Queens” Matters Here
fromis_9 earned the “summer queen” tag through a run of bright, cleanly produced seasonal releases, and Korean coverage of this comeback has framed “Glow ME” as the group rejoining July’s crowded summer-song race. Releasing a full album — rather than a single or EP — in the peak of summer is the group planting a flag on the season it is best known for.
FAQ
When and where can I listen to “Glow ME”?
The album goes live Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. KST (5 a.m. ET) on major streaming platforms, including Melon, Spotify, and Apple Music. Physical editions are available through major K-pop retailers.
Who is in fromis_9 now?
The current lineup is five members: Song Hayoung, Park Jiwon, Lee Chaeyoung, Lee Nagyoung, and Baek Jiheon. They have promoted as a five-piece under Ascend since early 2025, keeping the group’s original name.
Is there a music video for “Vitamin ME”?
Official teasers for “Vitamin ME” have been rolling out on the group’s official channels ahead of release, with the full music video expected alongside the album drop on July 21. Music-show promotion plans have not yet been detailed by Ascend.
Sources: Ascend (ASND) release materials and written media Q&A via Herald Muse, Sports Kyunghyang, News Culture, and Newspim; agency announcements via eToday and My Daily (January 2025).
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