Can't Be Blue releases debut full-length album two years after debut

Five-member pop-rock band Can't Be Blue is releasing its first full-length album roughly two years after its debut, stepping up activities both at home and abroad.

The group released its first full-length album, "can't be blue," on June 20. Can't Be Blue debuted in June 2024 and consists of five members — Dohun, Hwiwon, Dahyeon, Chaehyeon and Daehun — and has drawn attention from music fans with its emotive sound and solid musicianship.

The album features several collaborative tracks with artists from Korea and beyond. HAN of Stray Kids contributed lyrics, composition and vocals to the B-side "can't love," while Japanese artist Mulasaki Ima appears on "blue daisy," adding a global dimension to the record.

Can't Be Blue has maintained steady growth since its debut. According to the agency, the band currently draws about 870,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and logs roughly 3 million monthly views on YouTube. Its signature track "사랑이라 했던 말 속에서" has climbed to No. 60 on the YouTube Korea chart, broadening the group's public profile.

That growth has earned the band a spot on Spotify RADAR Korea 2026, the global streaming platform's program to discover and support emerging artists. Can't Be Blue has also been selected for a government-backed small and medium-sized enterprise overseas expansion project and CJ Cultural Foundation's rookie musician support program, Tune Up, further recognition of its musical potential.

The band also won the 2024 Han River College Music Festival, drawing praise from audiences and critics alike for its polished live performances and distinctive musical identity — qualities that belied its newcomer status.

The group is now pushing into overseas markets in earnest. Can't Be Blue is set to perform at Rock in Roma, a major music festival in Italy, in July, where it will meet European audiences. The appearance is expected to raise the band's profile in the European music market.

"Through this first full-length album, we wanted to fully capture the musical color and identity Can't Be Blue has built up over time," an agency official said. "We plan to continue active performances on stages at home and abroad and expand our reach with global fans."