THE 8, VERNON (V8) - 1st Mini Album V8

VERNON THE 8 (V8) – 1st Mini Album [V8] (Photobook Ver.) | hello82 Exclusive CARATs, the unit you didn't know you needed just announced themselves with a V8 engine metaphor and two of the most visually distinct album versions PLEDIS has released in years. VERNON THE 8 (V8) is the SEVENTEEN sub-unit combining Vernon (Hip-Hop Unit) and The 8 (Performance Unit) — two members who represent completely different artistic poles of the group, colliding into something that feels like it was inevitable in hindsight. The "V" from Vernon. The "8" from The 8. Together: V8 — named after the eight-cylinder engine that generates intense acceleration. The metaphor writes itself. 🏎️ The V8 1st Mini Album releases June 29, 2026 through Pledis Entertainment (HYBE, distributed by YG PLUS) and comes in two versions — REV Ver. and RAT'S NEST Ver. — each wrapped in a completely different visual world: REV VER. 🟠 — Warm amber, orange, and gold. The outsleeve has a distressed, weathered industrial texture — think sun-bleached metal, desert road trips, golden-hour light filtering through factory windows. The "REV" concept is raw, tactile, and warm. Every inclusion (photobook, poster, cards) carries this amber-toned visual thread. This is the version that looks like it smells like gasoline and campfire smoke. RAT'S NEST VER. ⚪ — Cool white, grey, and muted pink. The outsleeve is embossed with a star-burst impact design and the V8 logo pressed into the surface. The aesthetic is cleaner, more abstract, more deconstructed. The photobook and cards shift into soft pastel-grey tones with an almost ghostly quality. This is the version that looks like it was shot through a frosted window at 5am. Both versions include the same 8 inclusions: Outsleeve — version-specific artwork and texture Photobook — version-exclusive photography featuring Vernon and The 8 CD-R — version-specific disc design (amber tone for REV, white/grey for RAT'S NEST) Photocard (Unit) — unit photocard featuring Vernon × The 8 together Photocard — individual member photocards (random pulls from pool) Sticker — version-specific design (REV: ruler/ticket style, RAT'S NEST: compact design) Lyric Paper — printed lyrics Folded Poster — version-specific member photography This is a hello82 exclusive edition — sourced through hello82's allocation for the US market. Vernon contributed lyrics and composition to the lead track "Orbit," collaborating closely with The 8 on the album's creative direction. Both members are deeply involved in production — Vernon as a songwriter/composer (full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association and Recording Academy voting member) and The 8 as a choreographer/visual artist (creator of "The 8 Contemporary Art" film series combining music and contemporary dance). Vernon (버논, born Chwe Hansol, July 18, 1998) is a Korean-American rapper and songwriter in SEVENTEEN's Hip-Hop Unit. Previous solo releases include the mixtape Black Eye (2022) and singles "Bands Boy" (2021) and features with Charli XCX. He has co-written and co-composed numerous SEVENTEEN tracks since debut. The 8 (디에잇, born Xu Minghao, November 7, 1997) is a Chinese dancer, vocalist, and visual artist in SEVENTEEN's Performance Unit. Previous solo releases include the Chinese EP Stardust (2024) and solo tracks "Side by Side" and "13 Months." He is known for his contemporary dance artistry and has released "The 8 Contemporary Art" — an art film series blending music and dance. SEVENTEEN (세븐틴), the thirteen-member boy group under Pledis Entertainment (HYBE), debuted on May 26, 2015. V8 is SEVENTEEN's sixth unit project, following BSS (DK, Hoshi, Seungkwan), Jeonghan × Wonwoo, Hoshi × Woozi, S.Coups × Mingyu, and DK × Seungkwan. Following the album release, V8 will hold "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE" concerts on July 11–12 at KINTEX (Goyang) and July 18–19 at AsiaWorld-Expo (Hong Kong). The official fandom name is CARAT (캐럿). Ships from Denver, Colorado, USA 🇺🇸 — hello82 exclusive allocation, shipped with no customs fees. 📧 Questions? Hit us at support@kpop.exchange V8 1ST MINI ALBUM — CONTENTS Outsleeve — 1EA (version-specific: REV = orange-gold distressed texture; RAT'S NEST = white-grey embossed star-burst) Photobook — version-exclusive photography (Vernon & The 8) CD-R — 1EA (version-specific disc artwork) Photocard (Unit) — Vernon × The 8 unit card Photocard — individual member photocards (random from pool) Sticker — 1EA (version-specific design) Lyric Paper — 1EA Folded Poster — 1EA (version-specific member photography) TRACKLIST   WHY ORDER FROM KPOP EXCHANGE? 🇺🇸 Ships from Denver, Colorado: No waiting weeks for overseas shipping! Your album ships directly from our U.S. warehouse with real-time tracking. Most domestic orders arrive within 3-5 business days. 📦 Protective Packaging: We know how important your albums are. Every order includes protective packaging to ensure your item arrives in pristine condition — no bent cards, no damaged collectibles. 💰 No Surprise Customs Fees: Domestic U.S. shipping means no unexpected customs charges or import duties. The price you see is the price you pay. 📊 Chart Eligible: Your purchase counts! Orders from Kpop Exchange are Hanteo Chart eligible ✅ 100% Official & Authentic: Every album we sell is official merchandise from KQ Entertainment. No bootlegs, no counterfeits — guaranteed authentic K-pop albums straight from authorized distributors. 🎁 Fandom-Friendly Service: We're fans too! Our team understands the importance of photocards, member versions, and getting your albums on time. Questions about your order? We're here to help. ⭐ Trusted by Collectors: Join thousands of satisfied K-pop collectors who trust Kpop Exchange for their album needs. Check our reviews and see why people choose us for their collection needs! Delivery times can vary. Give your tracking 1–3 days to update after receiving it. No updates after 3 days? Email support@kpop.exchange. All sales are final. Returns accepted only for items damaged in transit or defective items. The outer case/box is simply for protecting goods. (Damages such as scratches or discoloration on the case/box cannot be compensated.)The sales volume of applied 100% in the charts on Apple, HANTEO, GAON, and Music Bank K.   **All items will be shipped out within 3~7 business days once the order has been processed. Shipping: * Every order comes with a tracking number* Shipped from Denver, Colorado, USA  What is V8? V8 is a SEVENTEEN sub-unit consisting of Vernon and The 8. The unit name combines the "V" from Vernon and the "8" from The 8, while also referencing a V8 engine — symbolizing the duo's powerful momentum and dynamic creative energy. V8 is SEVENTEEN's sixth unit project, following BSS, Jeonghan × Wonwoo, Hoshi × Woozi, S.Coups × Mingyu, and DK × Seungkwan. Their 1st mini album releases June 29, 2026 through Pledis Entertainment (HYBE). What is inside the V8 1st Mini Album? Each copy contains 8 items: (1) Outsleeve (version-specific), (2) Photobook (version-exclusive photography), (3) CD-R, (4) Photocard (Unit) featuring Vernon × The 8, (5) Photocard (individual member cards), (6) Sticker, (7) Lyric Paper, (8) Folded Poster. Exact dimensions and pool sizes will be confirmed by Pledis. How many versions of the V8 album are there? Two versions: REV Ver. (warm amber/orange/gold aesthetic) and RAT'S NEST Ver. (cool white/grey/pink aesthetic). Both share the same inclusion structure with version-specific artwork and photography. What is the difference between REV and RAT'S NEST versions? The REV Ver. features a warm amber-gold distressed industrial visual concept with sun-bleached, tactile textures. The RAT'S NEST Ver. features a cool white-grey embossed aesthetic with muted pink tones and a star-burst design. The photobook, outsleeve, disc, sticker, poster, and cards all carry version-specific artwork. The tracklist is the same. What is the lead track of the V8 album? The confirmed lead track is "Orbit," written and composed by Vernon in collaboration with The 8. Full tracklist details will be announced ahead of the June 29 release. Is this a hello82 exclusive? This listing is sourced from hello82's exclusive allocation for the US market. hello82 is an authorized US K-pop retailer. The album content is the same as standard Korean retail — the "exclusive" refers to the distribution channel allocation. When does the V8 album release? June 29, 2026 via Pledis Entertainment (HYBE), distributed by YG PLUS. Will V8 have concerts? Yes. "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE" concerts are confirmed for July 11–12 at KINTEX Exhibition Center (Goyang, South Korea) and July 18–19 at AsiaWorld-Expo (Hong Kong). Who is Vernon? Vernon (버논, Chwe Hansol, born July 18, 1998) is a Korean-American rapper and songwriter in SEVENTEEN's Hip-Hop Unit. He is a full member of the Korea Music Copyright Association and a Recording Academy voting member. Solo releases include the mixtape Black Eye and single "Bands Boy." Who is The 8? The 8 (디에잇, Xu Minghao, born November 7, 1997) is a Chinese dancer, vocalist, and visual artist in SEVENTEEN's Performance Unit. Solo releases include the Chinese EP Stardust (2024). He is known for "The 8 Contemporary Art" art film series. Where can I buy the V8 album in the USA? At Kpop Exchange (kpop.exchange), Denver, Colorado, USA. Both REV and RAT'S NEST versions available (hello82 exclusive allocation). Ships domestically with no customs fees. Does the V8 album count toward Hanteo and Billboard? Yes. 100% chart-eligible on Hanteo, Circle, Billboard, and Music Bank. Who are the members of SEVENTEEN? SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) is a 13-member boy group under Pledis Entertainment: S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The 8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino. Debuted May 26, 2015. Fandom name: CARAT. Can I cancel my pre-order? No. All pre-orders at Kpop Exchange are final sale. How long does shipping take? 3–7 business days from Denver, CO. Tracking included. No customs fees.

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VERNON THE 8 (V8) – 1st Mini Album [V8] (Compact Ver.) CARATs, the Photobook versions went warm and cool. The Compact version went chrome. The VERNON THE 8 (V8) 1st Mini Album Compact Ver. throws out the traditional outsleeve entirely and ships your album in a sealed silver metallic foil package — like it was packaged in a space station or vacuum-sealed for interplanetary delivery. Inside that shiny pouch: a mini CD-R, a photobook, photocards, a sticker, and a folded poster, all in a format designed to be grabbed, ripped open, and collected on the go. 🪩 The Compact Ver. is the third format for V8's debut album (alongside the Photobook REV and RAT'S NEST versions) and it has a completely different visual identity. Where REV went amber-industrial and RAT'S NEST went white-embossed, the Compact Ver. runs on hot pink, neon yellow, silver metallic, and dark tones — the most visually aggressive colorway in the V8 lineup. The sticker is hot pink. The photobook pages flash between neon yellow, pink, and moody dark spreads. The photocards have a silver metallic finish. It looks like it was designed for a rave and we mean that as the highest compliment. ⚠️ This contains a MINI CD-R, NOT a standard 120mm CD. The mini disc is smaller than a standard CD and may not be compatible with slot-loading disc drives (MacBooks, some car stereos, some laptop drives). Tray-loading CD/DVD players and gaming consoles will play it without issue. Check your player before inserting. The foil package is a sealed silver metallic bag — think mylar, think snack bag aesthetic, think "I can't tell if this is an album or a sample from a high-end cosmetics brand." It's sealed, it's shiny, and opening it is an experience. The package is the inclusion. The packaging IS the concept. The photobook appears to be a smaller-format zine-style booklet with a mix of member photography, graphic design pages in pink and yellow, and text spreads. The aesthetic is raw, collage-like, and maximalist — the opposite of the Photobook versions' more curated editorial feel. Releasing June 29, 2026 alongside the REV and RAT'S NEST Photobook versions. V8 is the SEVENTEEN sub-unit combining Vernon (Hip-Hop Unit, Korean-American rapper, songwriter, Korea Music Copyright Association member, Recording Academy voting member) and The 8 (Performance Unit, Chinese dancer/vocalist/visual artist, creator of "The 8 Contemporary Art" film series). The unit name references a V8 engine — symbolizing unstoppable momentum powered by the duo's combined creative energy. V8 is SEVENTEEN's sixth unit project. The lead track "Orbit" was written and composed by Vernon in collaboration with The 8. Following the album, V8 will hold "2026 VERNON THE 8 [V8] LIVE" concerts on July 11–12 at KINTEX (Goyang) and July 18–19 at AsiaWorld-Expo (Hong Kong). Released via Pledis Entertainment (HYBE), distributed by YG PLUS. Fandom: CARAT (캐럿). Ships from Denver, Colorado, USA 🇺🇸 — your chrome-plated album pouch, shipped safely with no customs fees. 📧 Questions? Hit us at support@kpop.exchange COMPACT VER. — CONTENTS  Foil Package — 1EA (sealed silver metallic foil bag) Mini CD-R — mini-sized disc(s) with silver/holographic V8 artwork Photobook — zine-style booklet with pink, yellow, and dark-toned pages featuring Vernon & The 8 photography and graphic design Photocard — multiple cards with silver metallic finish and V8 branding Sticker — 1EA (hot pink with "VERNON THE 8" text and V8 logo) Folded Poster — 1EA (dark-toned member photography) TRACKLIST   WHY ORDER FROM KPOP EXCHANGE? 🇺🇸 Ships from Denver, Colorado: No waiting weeks for overseas shipping! Your album ships directly from our U.S. warehouse with real-time tracking. Most domestic orders arrive within 3-5 business days. 📦 Protective Packaging: We know how important your albums are. Every order includes protective packaging to ensure your item arrives in pristine condition — no bent cards, no damaged collectibles. 💰 No Surprise Customs Fees: Domestic U.S. shipping means no unexpected customs charges or import duties. The price you see is the price you pay. 📊 Chart Eligible: Your purchase counts! Orders from Kpop Exchange are Hanteo Chart eligible ✅ 100% Official & Authentic: Every album we sell is official merchandise from KQ Entertainment. No bootlegs, no counterfeits — guaranteed authentic K-pop albums straight from authorized distributors. 🎁 Fandom-Friendly Service: We're fans too! Our team understands the importance of photocards, member versions, and getting your albums on time. Questions about your order? We're here to help. ⭐ Trusted by Collectors: Join thousands of satisfied K-pop collectors who trust Kpop Exchange for their album needs. Check our reviews and see why people choose us for their collection needs! Delivery times can vary. Give your tracking 1–3 days to update after receiving it. No updates after 3 days? Email support@kpop.exchange. All sales are final. Returns accepted only for items damaged in transit or defective items. The outer case/box is simply for protecting goods. (Damages such as scratches or discoloration on the case/box cannot be compensated.)The sales volume of applied 100% in the charts on Apple, HANTEO, GAON, and Music Bank K.   **All items will be shipped out within 3~7 business days once the order has been processed. Shipping: * Every order comes with a tracking number* Shipped from Denver, Colorado, USA  What is the V8 Compact version? The V8 1st Mini Album Compact Ver. is a portable, compact format of the debut album by SEVENTEEN sub-unit V8 (Vernon × The 8), releasing June 29, 2026 via Pledis Entertainment (HYBE). Unlike the standard Photobook versions (REV, RAT'S NEST), the Compact Ver. comes in a sealed silver metallic foil package with a mini CD-R (not a standard CD), a zine-style photobook, photocards with silver metallic finish, a hot pink sticker, and a folded poster. The visual concept features hot pink, neon yellow, silver metallic, and dark tones. What is inside the V8 Compact version? Contents: (1) Foil package (sealed silver metallic bag), (2) Mini CD-R, (3) Photobook (zine-style, pink/yellow/dark pages), (4) Photocards (silver metallic finish), (5) Sticker (hot pink with Vernon The 8 branding), (6) Folded poster. Exact dimensions and pool sizes will be confirmed by Pledis. What is the foil package? The foil package is a sealed silver metallic bag that serves as the Compact Ver.'s outer packaging — replacing the traditional outsleeve or box. It is a mylar-style pouch that you open to access the album contents. The package itself is part of the visual concept. Is this a regular CD? No. The Compact Ver. contains a mini CD-R, which is smaller than a standard 120mm CD. Do NOT insert into slot-loading disc drives. Use a tray-loading player, external USB drive, or gaming console for safe playback. What is the difference between the Compact version and the Photobook versions? The Photobook versions (REV, RAT'S NEST) come in a traditional outsleeve with a full-size photobook, standard CD-R (120mm), unit photocard, photocards, sticker, lyric paper, and folded poster. The Compact Ver. comes in a silver foil package with a mini CD-R, zine-style photobook, silver metallic photocards, and a hot pink/neon yellow color scheme. The Compact is smaller, more portable, and visually distinct from both Photobook versions. What is the difference between ALL V8 album versions? The V8 1st Mini Album comes in three formats: REV Ver. (warm amber Photobook with standard CD), RAT'S NEST Ver. (cool grey Photobook with standard CD), and Compact Ver. (silver foil package with mini CD-R, zine-style booklet, neon pink/yellow aesthetic). All three share the same tracklist. The Photobook versions are the premium editorial formats; the Compact is the portable, visually aggressive alternative. Where can I buy the V8 Compact version in the USA? At Kpop Exchange (kpop.exchange), Denver, Colorado, USA. Ships domestically with no customs fees. Does the V8 Compact version count toward Hanteo and Billboard? Yes. 100% chart-eligible on Hanteo, Circle, Billboard, and Music Bank. When does the V8 album release? June 29, 2026 via Pledis Entertainment (HYBE), distributed by YG PLUS. What is V8? V8 is a SEVENTEEN sub-unit of Vernon (Hip-Hop Unit) and The 8 (Performance Unit). The name combines "V" from Vernon and "8" from The 8, referencing a V8 engine. It is SEVENTEEN's sixth unit project. Lead track: "Orbit." V8 LIVE concerts: July 11-12 KINTEX (Goyang), July 18-19 AsiaWorld-Expo (Hong Kong). Who are the members of SEVENTEEN? SEVENTEEN (세븐틴): S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, The 8, Mingyu, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, Dino. Debuted May 26, 2015 under Pledis Entertainment. Fandom: CARAT. Can I cancel my pre-order? No. All pre-orders at Kpop Exchange are final sale. How long does shipping take? 3–7 business days from Denver, CO. Tracking included. No customs fees.

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