SHINING UP

INTRO

TEMPEST’s second mini album SHINING UP captures the radiant journey of energetic summer boys.
A refreshing yet mature “summer cool-tone” comeback—TEMPEST returns fully prepared to heat up global fandom.
Youthful energy that shines as brightly as the blazing sun.
A powerful and refreshing summer anthem from TEMPEST, a rising “4th-generation hot pick” that never stops moving forward.

Following their successful debut last March with It’s ME, It’s WE, where seven individual “ME”s came together as one “WE,” TEMPEST returns to fans after approximately five months with their second mini album, SHINING UP. Carrying the bold ambition to become a sweeping storm in the K-POP scene, TEMPEST proved their potential as a 4th-generation rookie group by recording over 75,000 copies in first-week album sales and earning a music show No.1 nomination just six days after debut with their debut title track “Bad News.”

TEMPEST’s second mini album SHINING UP sings of love and hope blossoming in summer, built around the theme of “light”—a symbol that remains unchanged even as time passes. The album captures endlessly sparkling youthful energy and emotion. It features a total of four tracks, and following their debut, member Hwarang once again participated in writing lyrics for both the title track and a B-side, drawing attention to the group’s artistic growth. While the debut album showcased raw confidence and charisma, SHINING UP reveals both TEMPEST’s youthful charm and growing maturity, clearly defining the group’s unique color and concept.

The title track “Can’t Stop Shining” is a refreshing dance-pop song driven by rhythmic sounds, expressing the bold spirit and innocence of boys just stepping into the world. Lyrics such as “On three, we run until we’re out of breath / Come on, take my hand” and “Like a sun that can’t be turned off / Burning endlessly / Just can’t stop shining” paint a bright and hopeful future for both “me” and “us.”

The album also includes “Young & Wild,” which unleashes TEMPEST’s raw and youthful energy over an intense beat; “Just One Day,” portraying a boy running toward love; and “START UP,” a track highlighted by funky sounds and groove—together creating a well-balanced and musically rich album.

Earning titles such as “4th-generation hot item,” “performance idols,” and “B-side hitmakers” within just six months of debut, TEMPEST is set to prove once again that they are a group you can trust and enjoy listening to. With refreshing visuals, stylish sound, and powerful performances, their second mini album SHINING UP is ready to capture the attention of global K-POP fans.