Band Touched to Release First Full-Length Album in October, Five Years After Debut

Korean band Touched will release its first full-length album in October. It is the group's first studio LP in the five years since its debut.

Until now, Touched has released music mostly through singles and EPs. The new album pulls together stories tied to each of the members within a single larger concept.

Since earlier this year, the band has been previewing unreleased songs from the album at its live shows. Built on the group's established band sound, the new tracks push into different messages and musical ideas than the group's earlier work, and fans have heard several of them live before the studio versions arrive.

A representative from the group's agency, MPMG Music, said the album has been in the works for a long time. "It's a project that captures each member's story within one large concept," the representative said, "so listeners will get to meet another side of Touched's music."

Before the album drops, Touched has a concert film on the way. "Touched Concert 'Highlight Four': The Movie" opens on the 26th, capturing the band's live show on the big screen. The group will then continue its festival run with appearances at the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival and Grand Mint Festival 2026.