Global virtual boy group BE:THEHOOD will make its official debut with the release of its first official album 'THE REAL DEAL' on October 20. The album will be released worldwide on online music platforms on the same day.

BE:THEHOOD has been confirming its debut schedule step by step. On September 28, the group revealed its first live broadcast schedule and plans to communicate with fans through its official social media, and on September 30, it confirmed the album release news by unveiling a debut poster with a distinctive vibe. On October 2, the group will hold its first live broadcast on its official YouTube channel to meet global fans. Teasing content related to the debut album will also be released sequentially.

■ Musical Prowess Proven Through Pre-release Singles

The group demonstrated its versatility across various genres through pre-release singles such as 'Lowkey,' 'The Baddest,' and 'JADED.' In particular, 'JADED' achieved notable results, ranking first on the YouTube Shorts daily chart, fifth on the trending music video daily chart, and entering the TOP100 of the YouTube Music weekly chart for two consecutive weeks.

The group also collaborated with the American brand 'VANSON LEATHERS' and creator 'Bbadernaseu (BDNS),' drawing attention even before its debut.

■ Agency Levels: 'Presenting a New Paradigm for Virtual Artists'

Its agency, Levels, said, "Starting with the first official live broadcast and the release of the debut poster, BE:THEHOOD is finally presenting to the world the overwhelming planning capabilities and musical results it has built up. True to the album title 'THE REAL DEAL,' we are preparing authentic music, performances, and vivid real-time communication that will present a new paradigm for virtual artists, so we ask for your interest and support until the debut on October 20."