Vernon and The8 of K-pop boy group Seventeen are forming a new unit and plan to release an album in June, a music industry source told Yonhap News Agency on Thursday.
«Vernon and The8 are working on a unit album with the goal of releasing it in June,» the source said, adding that both members are actively involved in production.
The duo is Seventeen’s sixth unit project, following BSS with DK, Hoshi and Seungkwan; Jeonghan and Wonwoo; Hoshi and Woozi; S.Coups and Mingyu; and DK and Seungkwan.
Vernon, a rapper for Seventeen, has written and composed songs since the group’s debut and became a voting member of the Recording Academy last year. The8, a Chinese member, is known for his dance skills and has released solo work in China, including the EP «Stardust.» Vernon contributed lyrics and composition to the lead track «Orbit,» collaborating closely with The8.
Seventeen is currently on their New_ world tour and will hold encore shows on April 4–5 at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium near Seoul.
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