EPEX 7th EP Album – Youth : Epilogue (2026)

EPEX 7th EP Album – Youth : Epilogue was released on June 9, 2026, at 6 PM KST, featuring the title track “ECHO.”

Youth : Epilogue serves as an epilogue to EPEX’s Youth trilogy, a series that has explored the dreams, struggles, love, and emotional growing pains experienced by today’s youth. Throughout the trilogy, EPEX portrayed the beauty and vulnerability of adolescence, embracing the moments of uncertainty and longing that often accompany this stage of life. In this epilogue, the group shifts its focus toward the confidence that emerges after overcoming those imperfect yet passionate years, capturing the emotions of standing at the threshold of a new beginning.

The title track “ECHO” combines a minimalist sound inspired by the sensibilities of the 2000s with rhythmic grooves to convey a message of self-belief. The song reflects the resonance of inner confidence, encouraging listeners to trust themselves as they move forward into the future.

The album’s remaining tracks further expand on the theme of youth and growth. “BETTER DAYS” is a bright medium-tempo pop song that highlights EPEX’s uplifting energy while expressing hope for better days ahead during the transition between childhood and adulthood. “BOYS IN THE BAND” blends hip hop with dynamic band instrumentation and shifting rhythms, delivering a carefree message about enjoying every moment together without fear or hesitation. Closing the album, “Call it love” is an emotional rock ballad featuring acoustic guitar elements, energetic chants, and grand harmonies. Through its honest lyrics, the song acknowledges the uncertainty of understanding love while affirming that, despite all the questions, there is still one person worth choosing.

Through Youth : Epilogue, EPEX brings the Youth series to a meaningful conclusion by celebrating the resilience, hope, and self-assurance gained through life’s most intense and formative moments. The album captures the realization that even imperfect experiences can become the foundation for a brighter new chapter.