Description
A.C.E The 3rd Single Album <PINATA>
“Remember, remember the 20th of November.”
A.C.E continues to make waves in the global music scene, recently securing the 16th spot on Billboard’s ‘2024 Best K-Pop’ list. Following the success of their special digital singles ‘Supernatural’, ‘Anymore’, and ‘Just Better’, the group has garnered immense international recognition.
Their achievements include making history as the first K-Pop group to earn a diamond plaque on the US DRT chart for two consecutive songs, ‘Supernatural’ and ‘Anymore’. Notably, ‘Anymore’ reached #1 on the Global Independent Chart and surpassed 30 million cumulative radio listeners, as reported by US Mediabase.
After successfully completing a 14-city North American tour, an appearance at KCON LA 2024, and another 14-city tour across South America and Europe, A.C.E is back with their third single album <PINATA>, set to release on November 20th at 6 PM KST—this time as a full five-member group.
The Meaning Behind “PINATA”
A piñata is a traditional decorative figure used in celebrations, especially in Latin America and the United States. In modern culture, it is filled with treats and broken open while blindfolded to reveal its hidden surprises.
Historically, the piñata traces back to the 16th century, where it was associated with Catholic traditions. The first Sunday of Lent was once called ‘Piñata Sunday’, symbolizing faith and devotion. The act of blindly striking a piñata represents the struggle against temptation, while the bursting of the piñata and release of gifts symbolize the rewards of faith.
In A.C.E’s interpretation, the piñata represents a world where negative emotions like sadness and pain are locked away. The group stands as rebels seeking restoration, aiming to unleash emotions back into the world. This powerful concept unfolds through the intro track ‘Recuerda, recuerda’ and the title song ‘PINATA’.
The phrase “Remember, remember the 20th of November.” serves as A.C.E’s rallying cry, marking this date as one of liberation and renewal.
Album Specifications
The album comes in 5 unique versions, each packed with exclusive collectibles:
- Photobook (1 per version, total 5 types)
- CD-R (1 per version, total 5 types)
- Folding Poster (Random 1 out of 2 per version, total 10 types)
- Photocard (Random 2 out of 8 per version, total 40 types)
- Message Postcard (Random 2 out of 4 per version, total 20 types)
Don’t miss out on A.C.E’s highly anticipated comeback with <PINATA>—a release that blends powerful storytelling, deep symbolism, and emotional resonance. Be part of the revolution on November 20th!