Two weeks ago, the Loona subunit ODD EYE CIRCLE announced a new album with an image teaser of JinSoul. It's called “Version Up” and is coming out as soon as July 13. Version Up is the first ODD EYE Circle album since “Max & Match” more than five and a half years ago!
It's also the first Loona project since the members left their previous agency Blockberry Creative. The girl group last released the summer album “Flip That” in June 2022.
ODD EYE CIRCLE has announced three versions of Version Up, one for each of the members: Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry. Who is your bias? Or will you get all three versions to have something from every member?
Each version consists of a 66-page booklet, which includes a CD and a number of extras.
The cover as well as the booklet and the CD differ depending on the version. The same goes for two of the extras: a folded poster and one of six possible special objects. Judging by the preview images, we assume the special objects are photocards.
In addition, each version also includes one of three stickers, one of three transparent photocards and one of three ID pictures. These three extras are the same in all versions, so it won't be too hard for collectors to collect them all!
What kind of photos can we expect?
Over the last two weeks, a series of image teasers has been released, giving us a glimpse into the photo books. In the photos, Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry are dressed completely in black and white and wear an eye patch.
ODD EYE CIRCLE is one of three Loona subunits.
It debuted in September 2017 with the mini album Mix & Match and released the repackage album Max & Match one month later. These are the only albums by the unit so far. The other two units, Loona ⅓ and Loona yyxy, were also formed in 2017. Like ODD EYE CIRCLE, Loona ⅓ has only released two albums (Love & Live, Love & Evil), and Loona yyxy even just one (Beauty & the Beat).
Kim Lip, JinSoul and Choerry have been signed to the label Modhaus since March.
In the meantime, two more Loona members have joined: Heejin & Haseul. Haseul only signed her contract with Modhaus a few days ago. Modhaus founded the ARTMS Project for Loona and is planning further activities for the girl group. We're curious whether more members will join the label and return to the stage together!
You can find more articles about ARTMS and Loona's legal dispute against Blockberry Creative here!
Have you heard that ODD EYE CIRCLE will be giving concerts in Europe?
On June 20, the unit announced a European tour titled VOLUME UP! As part of the tour, Kim Lip, Choerry and JinSoul will give four concerts in August:
- August 5, 2023: London, England
- August 7, 2023: Berlin, Germany
- August 9, 2023: Warsaw, Poland
- August 11, 2023: Paris, France
Will you be attending one of the concerts?
Sources: ARTMS Twitter, Naver
