Global rookie boy group AEN has confirmed their simultaneous debut in Korea and Japan on August 5 with their debut mini album '[A NEW ERA OF NOW]'.

Ahead of their debut, AEN wrapped up their full-scale debut teaser campaign by releasing the final concept photo, the 'Next to You' version, through their official social media on the 29th.

This concept photo captures the members' friendly and natural charm against everyday settings. Following the previously released 'Always' and 'Everywhere' versions, the release of 'Next to You' delivers a complete message that they will always be by their fans' side.

Members Jiyong, Bomin, Gyuhyun, Haru, Haruto, Junseo, and Kai naturally portrayed the unscripted everyday lives of boys their age with casual styling and playful poses. With a free-spirited and cheerful energy that is 180 degrees different from their charisma on stage, they signaled the team's unique identity.

Meanwhile, even before their debut, AEN has been appearing on major local Japanese broadcast programs such as NHK and TBS, drawing enthusiastic responses from global fans.

After simultaneously releasing their debut mini album '[A NEW ERA OF NOW]' in Korea and Japan on August 5, they plan to kick off their full-fledged promotions with the title track 'X to Z (Next to me)'.

Photo credit: Starship Entertainment, Amuse.