BTOB (Cube Entertainment)

BTOB will unveil a new album on Oct. 16, according to the boy band’s agency Cube Entertainment on Friday.

“BTOB will return to performing on Oct. 16. The group is preparing many good songs, so we ask for much expectation from fans,” said the agency in an interview with local media.

BTOB debuted in March 2012 under Cube Entertainment and consists of seven members: Eunkwang, Minhyuk, Changsub, Hyunsik, Peniel, Ilhoon and Sungjae. In March, the band released the mini album “Film,” which includes the song “Movie.”

Another K-pop group Highlight will also release a new album on the same day, and fans are looking forward to the friendly rivalry.

By Joel Lee (joel@heraldcorp.com)