By Michael Jacobs – Senior Correspondent | JRL CHARTS K-Pop News
SEOUL, KR — (June 14, 2026) — Veteran K-pop group EPEX is celebrating another major milestone as their latest music video, “ECHO,” continues its impressive climb on YouTube. Released on June 9 through C9 Entertainment Official Website, the music video has already generated more than 3.7 million views in just five days, drawing praise from fans worldwide.
The release accompanies EPEX’s highly anticipated seventh mini-album, Youth: Epilogue, a project that serves as the definitive conclusion to the group’s acclaimed Youth trilogy.
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EPEX Brings Its Youth Era Full Circle
The Youth trilogy began in 2024 and unfolded across multiple releases that explored the emotional realities of adolescence, self-discovery, and personal growth. While previous projects focused on the uncertainty, passion, and challenges of growing up, Youth : Epilogue delivers a more mature perspective centered on confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.
According to the members, “ECHO” represents a symbolic return to their origins. The group describes the track as a “version 2.0” of their debut song, “Lock Down,” reflecting how far they have come since their rookie days.
The result is a powerful musical statement that connects EPEX’s past and present while showcasing the group’s artistic evolution.
“ECHO” Delivers a Nostalgic Yet Modern Sound
Built around a minimalist production style inspired by early-2000s pop music, “ECHO” blends emotional vocals, dynamic rap performances, and memorable melodies into one of the group’s most accessible title tracks to date.
Adding to its appeal is a highly addictive hand-movement choreography sequence that has already begun attracting attention across social media platforms and fan communities.
The music video reinforces the song’s themes of reflection and growth through cinematic visuals and emotionally driven storytelling, helping fuel its rapid rise in online engagement.
Meet the Members of EPEX
The eight-member group continues to showcase the diverse talents that have helped establish EPEX as one of K-pop’s most respected acts.
- Wish (Kwak Da-wit) — Leader, Vocalist, Dancer
- Keum (Keum Dong-hyun) — Center, Main Dancer, Rapper
- Mu (Suh Kyung-min) — Lead Vocalist
- A-Min (Cho Min-woo) — Vocalist, Main Dancer
- Baekseung (Kim Hyun-woo) — Rapper
- Ayden (Kwon Ye-jun) — Lead Rapper
- Yewang (Seo Ye-wang) — Main Vocalist
- Jeff (Lee Jae-ho) — Main Rapper, Maknae
Global Fans Embrace EPEX’s Next Chapter
As “ECHO” continues to gain momentum worldwide, the release demonstrates EPEX’s ability to evolve while maintaining the musical identity that first introduced them to fans. The successful conclusion of the Youth trilogy not only celebrates the group’s artistic growth but also signals the beginning of a promising new era for the rising K-pop powerhouse.
With more than 3.7 million views already recorded and fan engagement continuing to surge, “ECHO” is shaping up to become one of EPEX’s standout releases of 2026.
Watch EPEX – “ECHO” Music Video
Follow EPEX Officially
Official Fancafe
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Official X (Twitter)
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Members’ X (Twitter)
https://x.com/by_epex
Official Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/epex.official
Official Facebook
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Official TikTok
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Official Weibo
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