ONEUS Will Release 12th Mini-Album First Light: Jeong
The group will drop their new project on September 23, 2026, followed by a 21-city world tour.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in R&B
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ONEUS is set to release their 12th mini-album, First Light: Jeong, on September 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. Following the launch, the group will embark on a new world tour titled Full Moon starting in October 2026.
Why it matters
The album launch signifies a new chapter for the group following their transition to Biwave Entertainment after spending seven years with their previous agency, RBW. The project is designed to symbolize mutual illumination between the members and their fans.
The group marks their 12th mini-album release after successfully completing a prior world tour across 21 cities in 2025. This upcoming tour will again span 21 cities worldwide.
The players
ONEUS
This is a South Korean music group that debuted in 2019.
Biwave Entertainment
This is the current management agency representing the group.
RBW
This is the former agency that managed the group for seven years.
The details
The album features the title track Don't Look Away and incorporates unique choreography that uses the character Jeong to convey the album's core message. Performances include complex visual staging, such as members throwing and stepping over one another.
Timeline
February 2019: Group ONEUS made their debut.
2025: The group completed a large-scale tour across 21 cities.
September 23, 2026: Release of 12th mini-album First Light: Jeong.
October 2026: The Full Moon world tour is scheduled to begin.
Industry Dynamics
The upcoming tour follows the footprint of the 2025 ONEUS world tour, continuing the group's established strategy of extensive international engagement. This expansion reflects a broader trend of K-pop acts prioritizing large-scale global touring to reach established fan bases.
Fans can look forward to the digital release of the mini-album on September 23, 2026, at 6 p.m. Prospective concert attendees should monitor for future announcements regarding ticket availability and specific venue locations for the 21 scheduled tour stops.
The takeaway
The release of First Light: Jeong demonstrates the group's commitment to artistic evolution after moving to a new agency. Listeners should look for the title track Don't Look Away to understand the thematic direction of this latest project.
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