The group ATEEZ has confirmed their comeback in Japan. Their agency KQ Entertainment announced on the official SNS at 6 PM on the 22nd that they will release the teaser images for ATEEZ’s second Japanese studio album, ’Ashes to Light,’ and revealed that the album will be released on September 17. The teaser images showcase ATEEZ styled in all-black against a clean white background. The eight members’ diverse and striking visuals, combined with their charismatic gazes, create a luxurious mood that has captured the fans’ attention. Another cut features ATEEZ in all-white outfits against a black background, drawing the eye. The contrasting colors of the intense teaser images have heightened expectations for the new album.

ATEEZ’s Japanese studio album will be released approximately 4 years and 6 months after their first studio album, ’Into the A to Z,’ which was introduced in March 2021. As a result, the reaction from local fans who have been waiting for ATEEZ’s comeback has been explosive. The new album title ’Ashes to Light’ signifies ’new hope from adversity.’ The album will include a total of 9 tracks, featuring the title track ’NOT OKAY’ and the included track ’Days’ from last year’s third Japanese single, as well as the title track ’Birthday’ and the included track ’Forevermore’ from the fourth single, along with 5 newly recorded songs.

ATEEZ will hold their 2025 world tour ’IN YOUR FANTASY’ for three days in Saitama, Japan, starting on September 13, four days before the release of ’Ashes to Light.’ This performance is expected to be a venue for meeting fans. They will continue the tour in Nagoya on the 20th and 21st, and in Kobe on the 22nd and 23rd of October. ATEEZ plans to showcase a fiery and captivating performance during the Japan concerts, simultaneously building anticipation for the new album. Given that the album will be released during the tour, there is also the possibility of experiencing the new songs on stage.

On the day of the release of ’Ashes to Light,’ a showcase will also be held. Various stages and events, including new songs from the album, will be prepared to delight the eyes and ears of local fans. ATEEZ’s second Japanese studio album, ’Ashes to Light,’ will be released on September 17.