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IRRIS - 1st Mini Album: WANNA KNOW - EmpressKorea

Category: Girl Groups

IRRIS – 1st Mini Album: WANNA KNOW

Name: IRRIS - 1st Mini Album: WANNA KNOW
SKU: EK-33450
Price: 27.44 USD
Availability: InStock

In Stock

$ 27.44 USD

Key Highlights

The K-Pop album market relies heavily on physical sales, making albums like "WANNA KNOW" not just musical experiences, but also tangible collectibles with significant resale potential. Limited editions and inclusion of rare photocards can dramatically increase an album's value over time.
Girl groups in K-Pop are known for their multifaceted performances, encompassing music, dance, and visual presentation. The "WANNA KNOW" album likely reflects this, with attention given to not only the songs but also the packaging, concept photos, and included merchandise, offering fans a complete sensory experience.

Why You'll Love It

Immerse yourself in IRRIS' debut mini-album and discover their unique sound that blends catchy melodies with powerful vocals. Expect a diverse tracklist that showcases their range and potential.
Own a piece of K-Pop history! Supporting IRRIS' debut album directly contributes to their growth and helps them create more music for their fans.
Unbox exciting inclusions! K-Pop albums are renowned for their engaging physical components, which include photobooks, photocards, posters, and other collectibles. The anticipation of discovering what's inside adds to the overall experience.

Key Features

Authentic Korean Import: Guarantee of genuineness from a registered Korean company, ensuring you receive a legitimate product and support the Korean music industry.
Carefully Curated Photobook: Expect high-quality, visually stunning images that showcase the group's concept and individual personalities, enhancing your appreciation for the members and the album's theme.
Diverse Tracklist: A mini-album typically contains 5-7 songs, offering a variety of genres and styles to discover within IRRIS' musical landscape.
Collectible Photocards: Randomly included photocards of the members provide an element of surprise and collectibility, making each unboxing a unique experience. These cards can be highly sought after by fans.

Perfect For

K-Pop collectors looking to expand their collection with a promising new girl group.
Fans eager to support IRRIS' debut and experience their music and visual artistry firsthand.

Pro Tips

Keep your album and inclusions in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve their condition and prevent fading.
Join online K-Pop communities to trade or sell duplicate photocards and complete your collection.

Amount-Based Discount

Spend 200$ get 10% off

Spend $ 200.00+

10.00% OFF

Spend 1000$ get 15% off

Spend $ 1,000.00+

15.00% OFF

Spend 5000$ get 20% off

Spend $ 5,000.00+

20.00% OFF

Discount applies automatically at checkout

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Delivery & Return

Estimated delivery: Jun 5 – 12

Categories: Girl Groups, K-POP

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Description
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Description

We are a Korean company that is officially registered in Korea and we take pride in selling authentic Korean K-pop albums. We ship directly from Korea, ensuring that our customers receive their orders in a timely and reliable manner. As a reputable company, we guarantee the authenticity of our products and strive to provide the best customer service possible. Shop with confidence knowing that you are supporting a Korean company and receiving genuine K-pop albums from the source.

IRRIS – 1st Mini Album: WANNA KNOW

Your purchase quantity will count towards HANTEO & GAON Chart.

Authentic IRRIS Product

Release Date: July 7th, 2022

Package Contents:
– 1 Photobook (52P)
– 1 CD-R
– 1 Photocard (Random 1 out of 8)
– 1 Sticker
– 1 Folded Poster *First Press Only; while stocks last

Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review

Rated 4 out of 5
Ezra Caldwell from Vancouver, Canada (verified owner) – October 17, 2025
Unpacking the ‘WANNA KNOW’ album felt like rediscovering hidden gems from childhood, vibrant melodies accompanying the mesmerizing imagery. Pure artistic joy.