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Le Sserafim to Prerelease Lead Single 'Celebration' Ahead of New Album 'Pureflow pt. 1'

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will release its second studio album 'Pureflow pt. 1' on May 22, with the lead single 'Celebration' dropping April 24. The album marks the group's first full-length release in nearly three years, following their Billboard Hot 100 success with 'Spaghetti.'

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 13–24, 2026 Published Aug 13

Overview

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim is set to release its second studio album, "Pureflow pt. 1," on May 22, with the lead single "Celebration" dropping April 24, according to multiple reports from Yonhap News Agency. The announcement, made via the group's agency Source Music on the K-pop fan community platform Weverse, details the album's focus on confronting fear and finding strength.

"Pureflow pt. 1" marks Le Sserafim's first full-length album in nearly three years, following their 2023 release "Unforgiven," as reported by both Yonhap articles. The album is said to "delve into the change and growth experienced by its five members through confronting fear and finding strength," per the agency.

Coverage Comparison

Both articles from Yonhap News Agency provide consistent, overlapping coverage of the upcoming release. The April 13 article (by Shim Sun-ah) first announced the album's May 22 release date and described its thematic focus. A subsequent article dated April 24 provides additional details about the lead single "Celebration," including its musical style and the group's personal connection to the song.

Both reports anchor the release to Le Sserafim's 2022 debut, when the group adopted the message "We are strong because we have no fear." According to Source Music, the new album reflects a more mature perspective — that "understanding fear has made them even stronger." This evolution forms the thematic core of the upcoming record, as described in both articles.

Key Claims

Album details: "Pureflow pt. 1" will be released on May 22 at 1 p.m. Korean time through major online music services, as reported by Yonhap.
Lead single: "Celebration" will be prereleased on April 24, according to both reports. The song "celebrates the moment one acknowledges fear and finds inner strength," per Source Music.
Musical style: The first article describes "Celebration" as featuring "an upbeat, addictive rhythm and melody." The second article adds that it blends "melodic techno with hardstyle," a form of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1990s.
First full-length album in nearly three years: Both reports confirm this, noting "Pureflow pt. 1" follows "Unforgiven" (2023).
Previous success: Le Sserafim's single album "Spaghetti" reached No. 50 on Billboard's Hot 100 and No. 46 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100 last October, as stated in both articles.
Group's connection to the single: In the April 24 article, Le Sserafim is quoted through their agency: "We imagined people enjoying the song together at parties or concerts from the moment we first heard it, and we wanted to share it as soon as possible. We believe it aligns even more closely with the theme of 'celebration,' as it carries our story with vibrant energy."

Perspectives

Agency perspective: Source Music frames the album as a coming-of-age narrative, positioning the group's previous fearless image as evolving into a more nuanced understanding of fear and strength.
Group's perspective: Le Sserafim members emphasize the celebratory, high-energy nature of the lead single, suggesting a desire to connect with audiences in communal settings.
Critical/fan perspective: While not directly quoted in the available reporting, the group's prior chart performance with "Spaghetti" suggests strong international anticipation for this release.

Timeline and Context

2022: Le Sserafim debuts with the message "We are strong because we have no fear."
May 2023: The group releases its first studio album "Unforgiven."
October 2024: "Spaghetti" lands on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Chart.
April 24, 2025: "Celebration" is prereleased as the lead single.
May 22, 2025: "Pureflow pt. 1" is scheduled for release.

How this outlet told it

Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC

Framing: Upcoming music release — Informative and promotional

Facts Included:

Le Sserafim will prerelease the lead single 'Celebration' on April 24
The song 'Celebration' celebrates the moment one acknowledges fear and finds inner strength
The track features an upbeat, addictive rhythm and melody
The full-length album 'Pureflow pt. 1' will be released on May 22
Le Sserafim debuted in 2022 with the message 'We are strong because we have no fear'
The group earned global recognition with their single album 'Spaghetti' landing on Billboard's Hot 100 chart

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Yonhap News — English as of Apr 13, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC

Framing: Upcoming music release — Informative and promotional

Facts Included:

Le Sserafim will release their second studio album 'Pureflow pt. 1' on May 22
The album marks the group's first full-length album in nearly three years
The release delves into the change and growth experienced by the members
The group will unveil the lead single 'Celebration' on April 24
Le Sserafim earned global recognition with their single album 'Spaghetti' landing on Billboard's Hot 100 chart

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimLe Sserafim will prerelease the lead single 'Celebration' on April 24. The song 'Celebration' celebrates the moment one acknowledges fear and finds inner strength.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe track 'Celebration' features an upbeat, addictive rhythm and melody.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimThe full-length album 'Pureflow pt. 1' will be released on May 22.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimLe Sserafim debuted in 2022 with the message 'We are strong because we have no fear'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
ClaimLe Sserafim earned global recognition with their single album 'Spaghetti' landing on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC
Claim'Pureflow pt. 1' marks the band's first full-length album in nearly three years, following 'Unforgiven' in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yonhap News — English as of Apr 24, 2026, 1:00 AM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Yonhap News — English 6 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-13