With their ninth mini album, EX, P1Harmony step boldly into their most ambitious moment yet. For the first time, the six-member group (KEEHO, THEO, JIUNG, INTAK, SOUL, and JONGSEOB) has delivered a project primarily in English — a clear signal of intent toward global audiences, without losing the artistry that’s kept them at the forefront of K-pop’s fourth generation.

The timing couldn’t be sharper. EX arrives just as P1Harmony kicks off their largest U.S. arena tour to date, [P1ustage H: MOST WANTED], following a sold-out kickoff in Seoul and stops across Asia and Australia. North America is next, with the group set to headline arenas like Chicago’s United Center, Oakland Arena, and LA’s Intuit Dome. For a band that’s already cracked Top 40 radio as an indie-signed act and hit #1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart with their last project, the stage feels perfectly set.

Track 1: EX

The opener and title track wastes no time — synths shimmer in the background before the beat snaps into place, setting up a polished but slightly tense atmosphere. What makes the song land isn’t just the production but how the members layer their deliveries. KEEHO’s voice stretches high and clear on the chorus, while JIUNG adds a steadier, grounded tone that balances it out. INTAK and JONGSEOB’s verses are sharp, almost like quick jabs, cutting through the sweetness of the melody so the track doesn’t collapse into pure pop gloss. The refrain has that kind of bittersweet pull — bright on the surface but with a sting underneath. When the Spanish version closes the album, the phrasing and cadence shift just enough to bring out a different kind of vulnerability, almost like the song reveals another face when heard in a new language.

Track 2: Dancing Queen

If “EX” is the big, cinematic statement, “Dancing Queen” is the track that loosens its collar. The beat has a retro bounce, but it never goes overboard with disco influences. Instead, it adds just enough sparkle to keep things playful. The real fun comes from the delivery: lines are tossed out with a smirk, there are little falsetto moments, and the rhythm shifts make the verses feel lively instead of stiff. The song doesn’t try too hard to be clever, but it still comes across that way. There’s room for irony and humor, and P1Harmony lean into that without losing the groove. It’s light and full of personality, the kind of track that makes you picture fans and members alike grinning during the performance.

Track 3: Stupid Brain

This is where the album punches hardest. The production feels restless, built on layered beats that never quite settle, perfectly mirroring the theme of spiraling thoughts. The hook is jagged and loud, almost clumsy on purpose, and that’s exactly why it works — it captures the way overthinking feels messy, exhausting, but also loud in your head. KEEHO pushes his vocals harder here, giving the chorus a raw edge, while the rap verses come in clipped and aggressive, like an argument you’re having with yourself. It’s also the track that feels most tailored for live performance: the shout-along hook, the heavy bass, the kind of song that will shake arenas when thousands of fans scream it back.

Track 4: Night of My Life

Placed after the storm of “Stupid Brain,” this song feels like exhaling. The production strips back into soft layers — airy synths, echoing percussion, touches of reverb that stretch the edges of the sound. THEO and SOUL step into the spotlight here, their voices carrying a warmth and intimacy that makes the track feel personal. The pace is unhurried; the song lets lines breathe instead of rushing to the next hook. Small details stand out — a falsetto run that cuts just a little sharper than expected, an ad-lib that drifts in the background like an afterthought but lingers. It feels like a late-night track, something meant to wash over you rather than demand your attention.

Track 5: EX (Spanish Version)

Ending with this version makes the project feel intentional rather than incomplete. Hearing the title track in Spanish shifts its character — the softer vowel sounds, the change in phrasing, the way the rap verses bend into new cadences. Where the English cut feels sharp and polished, this one carries a warmth and fluidity, like the song is smiling through the heartbreak. It’s not just a novelty or a bonus track; it feels like part of the album’s story, a way of showing how P1Harmony can move between languages and cultures without losing their center.

What EX does best is show range without losing focus. Each track carves out its own identity — synth-pop, cheeky funk, chaotic shout-along, atmospheric slow-burn — but the thread is P1Harmony’s fingerprints, with members directly shaping the writing and production. Rather than diluting themselves for accessibility, they’ve taken their quirks and leaned harder into them.

It’s only five tracks, but EX doesn’t feel small. It feels like a turning point: the kind of project that belongs on arena stages, and one that shows exactly why the group has earned the momentum they’re carrying now.