Loud & Proud (EP)
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| Released | August 12, 2025 | |||
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| Length | 17:39 | |||
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| Label | FNC Entertainment | |||
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Loud & Proud is the third extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Ampers&One. It was released on August 12, 2025, by FNC Entertainment. The EP consists of six tracks, including the title track, "그게 그거지 (That’s That)".[2][3][4][5]
Themes and lyrics
The album comes four months after the band’s last EP Wild & Free, released in April. The new album follows a "rebellious angel" concept and features six tracks: the lead track "That’s That," and the B-sides "Seesaw," "Get Famous," "Move Out," "Did it," and "I’m Down." The members actively participated in the album’s productions, with Kamden and Mackiah being credited for the lyrics of all the tracks.[6][7][8][9]
Their third EP, Loud & Proud, captures the confident Ampers&One, even in the face of the world's prejudices and standards. No matter what anyone says, they confidently declare, "Speak up!" and remain confident and bold in any situation. They particularly highlight the "bad angel" concept, subverting the conventional image of angels as benevolent and delivering a unique message.[10]
When you think of an angel, you imagine a very kind and pure image. But we wanted to break that stereotype, even if we’re not perfect, we can still be cool and confident.
— Kyrell talks about the album.[11]
Music video
The music video conveys the message that true freedom can be found by remaining true to yourself and enjoying life in your own way, even in a chaotic world. The world suddenly experiences a glitch, buildings fall from the sky, and the members are trapped inside air conditioners, creating a chaotic situation. Yet, the Ampers&One members' playful portrayal of enjoying themselves in their own way adds to the enjoyment. Ampers&One's increasingly powerful visuals and performance captivate viewers.[12]
Commercial performance
The EP peaked at number 2 on the Korean Gaon Chart and has since sold more than 108,215 copies.[13] In just one week, the EP became AMPERS&ONE's most commercially successful release to date, surpassing their previous peak with April 2025's Wild & Free, and also marked the first time the group surpassed 100,000 units.
Track listing
Credits adapted from FNC Entertainment website.[14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "그게 그거지" (That’s That) |
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| 3:15 |
| 2. | "삐걱삐걱" (Seesaw) |
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| 3:25 |
| 3. | "Get Famous" |
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| 2:32 |
| 4. | "길을 비켜" (Move Out) |
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| 2:51 |
| 5. | "일냈어" (Did It) |
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| 2:42 |
| 6. | "I’m Down" |
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| 2:54 |
| Total length: | 17:39 | |||
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak
position |
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| South Korean Albums (Circle)[15] | 3 |
References
- ^ "FNC Entertainment". www.fncent.com.
- ^ "FNC Entertainment". www.fncent.com. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Ampers&One to release 3rd EP 'Loud & Proud' on Aug. 12". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Ampers&One to release new album on Aug. 12". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Who Breaks The Rules? 앰퍼샌드원's True Rebel Angel". world.kbs.co.kr. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Ampers&One may be 'imperfect' but 'confident' with 'Loud & Proud' — in pictures". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. 2025-08-12. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ 연합뉴스 (2025-08-12). "Ampers&One to release 3rd EP ＂Loud & proud＂ after 4 months". 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Brash, Brass, Loud, Proud: AMPERS&ONE is Back". The Kraze. 2025-08-15. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ You-mee, Hwang (2025-08-22). "Ampers&One to open P1Harmony's North American tour". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "FNC Entertainment". www.fncent.com. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Ampers&One may be 'imperfect' but 'confident' with 'Loud & Proud' — in pictures". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. August 12, 2025.
- ^ "FNC Entertainment". www.fncent.com. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "CIRCLE CHART - 써클차트". circlechart.kr. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "FNC Entertainment". www.fncent.com. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Circle Album Chart – Week 15 of 2025". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved April 17, 2025.