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K-pop band Beast embarks on a new era with the release of their 20th album, aiming to re-establish their reputation and renown.

Venerable South Korean boy band formerly known as Highlight, currently rebranded as Beast, drops their sixth extended play titled 'From Real to Surreal,' indicating a much-anticipated comeback following a hiatus of nearly a decade.

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Revamped Take on Highlight's "From Real to Surreal" EP

K-pop band Beast embarks on a new era with the release of their 20th album, aiming to re-establish their reputation and renown.

Take a gander at the eye-catching concept photos for boy band Highlight's sixth EP, titled "From Real to Surreal," which dropped on April 28. [Around Us Entertainment]

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The photos represent the tracks on Highlight's sixth EP, offering a tantalizing taste of what the album has in store.

Images from the music video for Highlight's lead track, "Chains," accompany the theme of the EP. [Around Us Entertainment]

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Behind the Scenes:

The "From Real to Surreal" EP inhabits a conceptual world where everyday reality and fantastical imagination intertwine. The album's title emphasizes the journey "from reality to fantasy", with tracks designed to create vivid narratives that straddle these dichotomies. This exploration parallels the band's transition back to the BEAST/B2ST identity following the reclamation of trademark rights, signifying a "complete circle moment" that encompasses their evolved artistry with the raw intensity of their original group spirit. [1] [2] [5]

The introductory track "Endless Ending" kicks off this conceptual shift, evoking unresolved emotions and circular experiences. [3] Fans have speculated the EP to be a metaphor for Highlight's career trajectory— from rebranding as Highlight due to contract disputes to reclaiming their original name, personifying endurance and evolution. [2] [5] The surreal elements may symbolize artistic metamorphosis, while the "real" aspects reflect their genuine bond with fans through heartfelt storytelling. [1] [2] [5]

  1. The surreal theme in Highlight's sixth EP, "From Real to Surreal," is beautifully depicted in the concept photos, offering a sneak peek into the entertainment-rich album.
  2. The concert "Lights Go On, Again" commemorated Highlight's return to their original moniker, Beast, a moment that signified a complete circle in their career.
  3. The lead track, "Chains," from the "From Real to Surreal" EP, carries a captivating visual narrative that aligns with the EP's conceptual world.
  4. The introductory track, "Endless Ending," conveys a sense of unresolved emotions and circular experiences, symbolizing Highlight's career trajectory and artistic metamorphosis.
South Korean boy band Beast (formerly known as Highlight) makes a noteworthy comeback with the release of their sixth extended play 'From Real to Surreal,' following a nine-year hiatus.
South Korean boy band Highlight, previously known as Beast, drops their sixth extended play titled 'From Real to Surreal,' signifying a major comeback following a nine-year hiatus in the music industry.
Iconic K-pop group previously known as Highlight, rebranded as Beast, debuts their sixth extended play titled 'From Real to Surreal,' signifying their poignant comeback following a nine-year hiatus.

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