Dive into the universe of AHOF through their memories, their ambitions for 2026, and their unconditional love for the FOHA!
Since their debut, the boy group AHOF never ceases to fascinate with its ascending trajectory in the ultra-competitive landscape of K-pop.
Born under the spotlights of the SBS survival show “Universe League”, this multinational 9-member group knew how to transform their raw candor into an unavoidable musical force, chaining successes since the release of their first mini-album “WHO WE ARE” in July 2025.
On the occasion of a radiant spring shooting, the members granted an exclusive interview to the prestigious magazine Rolling Stone Korea. The opportunity for them to look back on the intensity of their journey, the secrets of their musical identity, and their great goals for the year 2026.
Here is a striking excerpt from this exchange, highlighting the uniqueness and determination of the group:
Did you know? Two key questions from the interview:
[RSK] Your song titles until now are all, as if by chance, exclusively in Korean. Can we consider this as the color specific to AHOF?
STEVEN : “We really wanted the message of our music to touch listeners in a direct way. Although our group is composed of members speaking several languages, this is the reason why we place Korean at the center. I think this sincerity makes the color of AHOF even more distinct.”
PARK HAN : “As a K-pop group, I find that it is a great pride to have titles in Korean. What is funny is that out of the 9 members of our group, 5 are foreigners. The fact that members from such diverse origins gather to sing music full of Korean seems to be something even more special and appealing to the public.”
JL : “The titles in Korean are part of our major identity. Beyond the titles, if you listen to our songs, Korean occupies an immense place in the lyrics as well. It is this particularity that makes us stand out from the crowd.”
[RSK] To correspond to your title of “Monster Rookies”, your album results like your performances in the various awards ceremonies continue to show an impressive strength. What is the goal that AHOF absolutely wishes to accomplish in 2026?
SEO JEONGWOO : “My greatest personal goal is to meet our fans more often. I want to communicate more closely with the FOHA through more active promotions, various stages, events, and concerts.”
CHA WOONGKI : “I want to go meet our fans around the world who support us! I want to stand on stages in even more varied countries and feel all the warmth of the local fans.”
JANG SHUAIBO : “Basing ourselves on all the love received in 2025, we want to obtain superb results in even more awards ceremonies in 2026. I want to prove our growth by receiving magnificent trophies.”
PARK JUWON : “Our goal is to grow even higher and go even further than last year! In reality, I am someone very ambitious (laughs). We are going to show you our constant evolution, so continue to follow us!”
Whether it is about their deep sincerity on stage or their desire to launch a world tour to go meet their community, the members of AHOF prove that they have their feet on the ground and their heads turned toward the stars. Their journey is definitely only beginning.
The entirety of the interview and the exclusive photos of AHOF will be to find in the 18th issue of Rolling Stone Korea !
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: Rolling Stone Korea
