In a music industry constantly welcoming new talents, NEWBEAT (comprised of Park Minseok, Hong Minsung, Jeon Yeoyeojeong, Choi Seohyun, Kim Taeyang, Jo Yunhu, and Kim Riwoo) has made a bold entry with their debut project titled 'RAW AND RAD', which also serves as their first full-length album — a rarity among rookie groups.

Park Minseok expressed the excitement and pressure of releasing a full album as a debut, emphasizing that it allowed NEWBEAT to showcase their diverse musical identity authentically. Each track on 'RAW AND RAD' shares a unique piece of the group's narrative, aiming to convey their sincerity and passion through every beat.

The album features 11 tracks, including an exclusive CD-only single, capturing the members' fearless essence with titles like "Intro: RAW AND RAD," "Sounds like Money," and "Wonder."

To celebrate their debut, allkpop conducted an exclusive interview with NEWBEAT to delve into their album and aspirations. The group shared insights on what makes them stand out from other K-Pop acts, fun facts about themselves, the behind-the-scenes process of creating 'RAW AND RAD', and the message they want listeners to take away from the album.

NEWBEAT members also discussed their favorite tracks on the album, with each sharing personal insights into their music tastes and experiences during the album's production. The group revealed aspirations of performing on global stages like Coachella and the Super Bowl, aiming to spread warmth and positivity through their music.

You can find more about NEWBEAT on their social media platforms: Instagram - @newbeat.beat / @newbeat.official, X - @newbeat__official, Facebook - BEAT.HinLOVE, TikTok - @newbeat_official, and YouTube - NEWBEAT.