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Unlock My World (2023)

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This is fromis_9's first full studio album, and it was the first release of the group after a member left in July 2022.

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Unlock My World is the first studio album by South Korean girl group Fromis 9
Released 5 June 2023 by Pledis Entertainment
Contains ten tracks, including the lead single "#menow"
Ten tracks split into six group songs and four unit songs
Music described as spanning dance pop, R&B, electropop and UK Garage
Intro "Attitude" is a dark pop, dance track
"Wishlist" is a dreamy R&B duet sung only by Lee Chaeyoung and Park Jiwon, with writing by Park Jiwon
"In The Mirror" is sung only by Lee Seoyeon and Lee Nagyung, with writing by Baek Jiheon
"Prom Night" is described as a dynamic mood, UK garage track
Closer "Eye Contact" is an energetic rock track with writing from all members

On 15 May 2023, Pledis announced the album title Unlock My World and the 5 June release date
The promotional schedule was released a day later
The track listing was released on 17 May, with "#menow" announced as the lead single
The concept trailer was released on 29 May
The highlight medley teaser was released on 31 May
The music video teaser for "#menow" was released on 4 June
The album was released alongside the "#menow" music video on 5 June
It is the first musical work of the group as an eight-member act after Jang Gyu-ri left in July 2022

Formed through Mnet's 2017 reality show Idol School; the final nine members were chosen by viewer votes.
Pre-debut single "Glass Shoes" was performed at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Japan.
Name "Fromis_" was suggested by netizens; "9" refers to the nine Idol School students.
Debuted on January 24, 2018 with the EP To. Heart.

Five members as of 2025: Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Chae-young, Lee Na-kyung, Baek Ji-heon.
Jang Gyu-ri left in July 2022; Lee Sae-rom, Roh Ji-sun, and Lee Seo-yeon left in February 2025.

Management changed several times: Stone Music and Pledis, then Off The Record (2018), Pledis again (2021–2024), and Asnd from 2025.
Released the first full-length album Unlock My World in 2023 and Glow Me in 2026.
Known for upbeat pop, with Billboard noting the shift to funky retro-pop after 2020.
Nicknamed "The Summer Queens" for summer hits such as "We Go" and "Like You Better".

NME's Gladys Yeo gave the album 4 out of 5 stars
The review says that despite some missteps, the album shows how far fromis_9's identity has come
The review describes that identity as now in full bloom
The review says the album points to even greater things to come
The album is the group's first full studio album after their debut
The album has ten tracks: six group songs and four unit songs

Jang Gyu-ri left the group in July 2022, and this album is the first musical work of the eight-member group
On 15 May 2023, a teaser photo revealed the album title before the official announcement of the release date
The album's closer "Eye Contact" was written by all of the members
"My Night Routine" has contributions from Lee Seoyeon and Lee Nagyung
The concept trailer was released 14 days before the album's release