K-pop group Apink will be back with a new album in July, its agency Plan A Entertainment said Thursday.

The new album marks the six-piece band’s first record since its EP “Pink Up” in June last year.

In celebration of its seventh anniversary, the band released a special single and fan song “Miracle” in April.

Apink made its debut in April 2011 with the EP “Seven Springs of Apink.”

Often compared to first-generation K-pop girl groups S.E.S and Fin.K.L., Apink rose to stardom with its innocent and girlish image. The group’s bubblegum hits include “No No No,” “My My,” “Mr. Chu” and “Remember.” In June last year, the group released its sixth EP “Pink Up,” along with the lead track “Five,” which swept local music charts.

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