K-pop boy band BAE173 has encountered a significant setback with an unauthorized music leak occurring just weeks before the highly anticipated release of their first full-length album. The incident has prompted their management agency to launch an immediate investigation while maintaining their commitment to the scheduled album release date.
Pocketdol Studio, the group's management agency, confirmed on Wednesday that part of a track from BAE173's upcoming album was illegally uploaded to social media platforms the previous day without any authorization. The leaked material represents a portion of the content that fans were meant to experience for the first time upon the official album release.
"We immediately began investigating the source of the leak and took steps to prevent further damage," stated a company official from Pocketdol Studio. The agency emphasized their serious approach to the security breach, adding, "The cause is currently under review, and we will thoroughly examine all processes to establish measures to prevent a recurrence."
The leaked song is part of BAE173's first full-length album, which is scheduled for official release on October 23. This album represents a major milestone for the group, marking their first studio record since their debut and is expected to showcase the members' musical growth and artistic development over their career.
Despite the unfortunate leak incident, Pocketdol Studio has confirmed that the album release will proceed as originally planned. "There will be no change to the scheduled release date, and BAE173 will continue preparing for its comeback," the official stated, demonstrating the group's resilience and commitment to their fans.
Following the album release, BAE173 has ambitious touring plans that will take them across Japan. The group is set to kick off their Japan tour starting November 4, with performances scheduled in major cities including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, giving international fans the opportunity to experience their new music live.
