{
  "id": 13849561,
  "title": "Xdinary Heroes explores desire, youth in 9th mini album 'IMPULSE'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/xdinary-heroes-explores-desire-youth-in-9th-mini-album-impulse",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T02:22:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261012/xdinary-heroes-explore-desire-youth-in-9th-mini-album-impulse"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The K-rock band Xdinary Heroes is set to make a significant comeback to the global music stage with the release of their ninth mini album IMPULSE on Monday. Comprised of five members - Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han, and Jooyeon - the group has carved out a distinct identity in the modern rock scene through their powerful instrumentals and self-produced songs.\n\nThe band has also graced notable stages, both domestically and internationally. They have performed at the Lollapalooza Chicago event and even opened for the renowned British rock band Muse in Korea. Their latest mini album arrives alongside the lead single, Obsessed with Youth. The seven-track project delves into the raw instincts, yearning, and the tumultuous beauty of youth, symbolizing the band's progress in both visual and musical aspects.\n\nIn this piece, the band members reveal the inspiration behind IMPULSE, their songwriting journey, and memories from their most memorable performance moments. When asked about the purpose of their new mini album, Xdinary Heroes stated, \"We wanted to use desire as a keyword to express a wide spectrum of emotions.\" The band shared that their music and visuals have evolved significantly since their previous release, DEAD AND.",
  "summary": "K-rock band Xdinary Heroes is making a bold return to the global music scene with the release of its ninth mini album \"IMPULSE\" on Monday. The five-member group — Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon — has established a unique footprint in modern rock with their explosive instrumentals and self-produced tracks. The band has also performed on prominent stages — from Lollapalooza Chicago to…",
  "key_points": [
    "Xdinary Heroes releases 9th mini album IMPULSE on Monday",
    "Album explores desire, youth through 7 tracks",
    "Band members discuss inspiration and evolution in sound"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This ninth mini album signals a shift toward more mature emotional themes and refined production as the band expands their sonic and visual identity within the modern rock scene.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Xdinary Heroes explores desire, youth in 9th mini album 'IMPULSE'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/xdinary-heroes-explores-desire-youth-in-9th-mini-album-impulse-13852834",
        "published": "2026-10-12T02:42:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}