TAEMIN’s new release, ‘PHASE 1 : Soft Violence,’ is confirmed for release on August 31, 2026. According to the official AVEX distribution campaign notice and a Yonhap News report, the digital release is scheduled for 6 PM that day.
Key Changes
The new release is identified in the verified materials as an EP or mini-album, not a full-length album. The Bugs album page categorizes ‘PHASE 1 : Soft Violence’ as an EP (mini-album).
Materials from Bugs and Sports Kyunghyang identify ‘FLOAT’ and ‘Gooey’ as the double title tracks. Reports state that the album includes new songs alongside tracks performed at Coachella in 2026.
The release time is confirmed as 6 PM on August 31, and the album format is listed as an EP or mini-album.
Current Status
The official sales notice and music platform pages list August 31, 2026, as the album’s release date. Bugs lists 11 tracks with a total runtime of 33 minutes and 13 seconds, while Apple Music lists 10 tracks with a runtime of 30 minutes.
Therefore, it is difficult to confirm a single track count based on the currently available information. Whether the difference is due to digital editions or regional track configurations requires further verification.
Impact
Readers should prioritize three points in the current release information:
- The release date is August 31, 2026.
- The official distribution notice and Yonhap News identify 6 PM as the release time.
- ‘FLOAT’ and ‘Gooey’ are presented as the double title tracks, but platforms list different track counts.
Information about chart performance, sales, fan reactions, and follow-up activities was not included in the materials reviewed for this report.
Next Checkpoint
After publication, listeners should recheck the actual track list and runtime on their music platform of choice. In particular, it is worth monitoring whether the discrepancy between Bugs’ listing of 11 tracks and 33 minutes 13 seconds and Apple Music’s listing of 10 tracks and 30 minutes is resolved.