On June 6, boy group A.C.E announced their upcoming comeback with Siren: Dawn, their 5th mini album, and with it, a busy comeback schedule. Amidst regular releases, like a comeback trailer, tracklist, and music video teaser, fans also noticed that the quintet would release three different concept photos, and some of the days on the schedule had nothing but a question mark. In the days following the comeback announcement, concept photos for the first concept, named “Sun,” were slowly released. The members delivered otherworldly visuals, with breathtaking artistic compositions, in two versions – in true A.C.E. fashion.
In the first version of the photos, the members are dressed in white, wearing delicate jewelry and soft shimmery makeup, and are surrounded by flowers in soft bright light – very fitting with the idea of the Sun.
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SUN
✔ JUN🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher#에이스 #준 #ACE #JUN pic.twitter.com/NQm8RigAYI— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 8, 2021
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SUN
✔ CHAN🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher#에이스 #찬 #ACE #CHAN pic.twitter.com/7a3cQZ8SX2— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 10, 2021
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SUN
✔ A.C.E🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#ACE #SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher pic.twitter.com/gD4rl2r3Me— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 10, 2021
The second version of the “Sun” concept photos revealed what the first question mark meant, and truly reflected the name of the album. Drawing on inspiration from John Everett Millais’ painting, Ophelia, and the many interpretations of the siren mythologies, A.C.E. showcased ethereal siren-like visuals, using water as a prop, much like in their previous comeback photos for HJZM: The Butterfly Phantasy. With more detailed makeup, featuring pearls and gemstones, the boys look like magical creatures right out of a fairytale.
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SIREN_SUN
✔ DONGHUN🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher#에이스 #동훈 #ACE #DONGHUN pic.twitter.com/k0mlE7llOQ— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 11, 2021
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SIREN_SUN
✔ WOW🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher#에이스 #와우 #ACE #WOW pic.twitter.com/xihU9NnEdJ— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 11, 2021
5TH MINI ALBUM
[SIREN:DAWN]
• Higher📸 CONCEPT PHOTO #SIREN_SUN
✔ KIMBYEONGKWAN🎧 Release on
2021.06.23 6PM(KST)
2021.06.23 5AM(EDT)
2021.06.23 2AM(PDT)#SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher#에이스 #김병관 #ACE #KIMBYEONGKWAN pic.twitter.com/GxLoGsxISD— A.C.E (@official_ACE7) June 11, 2021
The “Sun” concept photos exceeded fans’ expectations, even though A.C.E is known for having outstanding photos that seem to outdo themselves with every comeback.
well everyone ,,,
T H I S I S A.C.E@official_ACE7 #ACE_COMEBACK #SIREN_DAWN #ACE_Higher pic.twitter.com/CLC79hIgHW
— nora ღ (@shuakwannie) June 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/ykhpjh/status/1403772656550395925?s=20
https://twitter.com/pantonetwosvn/status/1403733976108437506?s=20
A.C.E will be making their comeback on June 23 with the release of “Higher,” the Siren:Dawn‘s title track – stay tuned to see what the group surprises fans with next!
Looking for more comeback news? Check out EnVi’s coverage of EXO’s comeback!
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