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CNBLUE’s third full album 3LOGY marks a confident new era for the veteran rock band, fusing their festival‑ready live energy with a polished, story‑driven rock sound built entirely on their own songwriting. Across 10 self‑composed tracks and striking concept photos, the trio present themselves as mature rock stars who have turned a decade of experience into a cohesive narrative about their past, present, and future.
Album and concept
- 3LOGY is CNBLUE’s 3rd full-length album and their first studio release in over a decade since 2015’s 2gether, making it a highly anticipated comeback for both fans and the Korean rock scene.
- The album contains 10 tracks, all written or co‑written by the members, emphasizing a wide musical spectrum that balances powerful rock anthems with more introspective, melodic cuts.
- Conceptually, 3LOGY represents three intertwined timelines—the journey the band has already walked, who they are now, and where they are headed next, echoing the idea of “three stories, one band.”
Members and musical identity
- CNBLUE now promotes as a three‑member band: vocalist-guitarist Jung Yong-hwa, drummer Kang Min-hyuk, and bassist Lee Jung-shin, each positioned as a distinct creative “axis” within the group.
- Rather than chase fleeting trends, the group leans into their identity as live musicians, using 3LOGY to showcase tighter band arrangements, confidently layered guitars, and rhythms that feel designed for arena stages.
- The trio’s long tenure on university festivals and major events in recent years has honed their performance style into something both crowd‑pleasing and musically sophisticated, a duality that feeds directly into the album’s sound.
Concept photos and visual style
- The first group concept photo is laid out like a bold festival or tour poster, with the members in leather jackets standing in front of their instruments, their gazes direct and unapologetically “rock star.”
- Typography and graphic details echo the album’s storytelling: snippets of lyrics from all 10 tracks and different fonts convey ten emotional worlds, hinting that each song is a chapter in a larger trilogy‑like narrative.
- Triangular motifs and carabiner‑like symbols visually link the three members, turning the number “3” into a core design element that underscores their unity as a trio while highlighting each member’s individuality.
Era launch and activities
- 3LOGY is scheduled for release on January 7 at 6 p.m. KST across major music platforms, accompanied by the music video for title track “Killer Joy.”
- A carefully staged rollout includes a concept film titled “My Name ____,” tracklist reveal, lyric poster, multiple sets of concept photos, a highlight medley, and MV teasers, building momentum into the new year.
- The album also lends its name to CNBLUE’s 3LOGY world tour, kicking off with a two‑night Seoul concert on January 17–18 before expanding to cities across Asia and into Australia.