“Nugu” Boy Group Works With Avril Lavigne For Second Comeback, Sparking Wide Interest
It has become increasingly common for K-Pop idols to collaborate with Western artists on songs and releases. BTS’s Jungkook has done so on multiple occasions, including with American performers Latto and Usher.
However, usually, it is groups that are more established or have the backing of a major label that can afford these sorts of features.
A boy group is changing this up with their second-ever comeback!
In October 2023, the boy group P.O.W officially debuted with “Amazing.”
The group’s debut caught many eyes due to its line-up, which included Thai actor Yorch, a former member of Trainee A, and Dongyeon, who competed in Loud.
Since then, the group has released a single album and a pre-release single ahead of their upcoming second mini-album.
On October 8, it was revealed that the album would be called Boyfriend and be released on October 21.
In addition to this, the tweet also stated that the title was a reimagining remake of Avril Lavigne‘s “Girlfriend.” Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer-songwriter who contributed to pop-punk music during the 2000s.
Not only will the track be a remake, but Avril Lavigne and the original writers worked with the group for the release!
POW 2ND EP ALBUM [Boyfriend]
Title 'Boyfriend'✔ 2024. 10. 21 6PM (KST) Release
I DON’T LIKE YOUR BOYFRIEND!
I WANT TO BE YOUR BOYFRIEND!에이브릴 라빈의 히트곡 'Girlfriend'가 POW만의 감성으로 재해석된다. 에이브릴 라빈을 포함한 원곡 작곡가들, 그래미 히트메이커들이 POW와 함께… pic.twitter.com/4cytLms3PE
— POW (@POW_grid) October 8, 2024
Many netizens were surprised by the news, expressing interest in the boy groups upcoming release.
That sounds so cool!? Imagine having THEE Avril Lavigne helping in your new song!? https://t.co/oVn7vnR4nY pic.twitter.com/WBOwIp0kFN
— ämpi🛸 (@glownoos) October 8, 2024
wait idk them but im actually so seated for this because what do y’all know about girlfriend 🙌🏼 !?!? https://t.co/Yj4mSt9A2s
— jin જ⁀➴ (@edgyeunchan) October 8, 2024
idk about yall but im seated https://t.co/qvrAmS0aQH
— bry⁷ᯓ✦(matthews gf) (@yeonieflirt) October 8, 2024