Flowering (album)

Flowering
Flowering
Studio album by AKMU
Released	April 7, 2026
Length	37:20
Language	Korean
Label	Cemter of Inspiration
Producer	Lee Chan-hyuk
AKMU chronology
Singles from Flowering
	"Joy, Sorrow, a Beautiful Heart"; Released: April 7, 2026;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
IZM	^[1]

Flowering (Korean: 개화; RR: Gaehwa) is the fourth studio album by South Korean brother-sister duo AKMU. It was released on April 7, 2026, through their own label Cemter of Inspiration. All tracks were solely written by member Lee Chan-hyuk, with "Joy, Sorrow, a Beautiful Heart" serving as the album's lead single.

Background

On March 26, 2026, it was announced through AKMU's social media that the duo would release their fourth studio album titled Flowering, on April 7.^[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Lee Chan-hyuk, and arranged by Lee Jin-hyub and Chan-hyuk, except "Tent" by only Chan-hyuk.

*Flowering* track listing
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Paradise of Rumors" (소문의 낙원)	3:38
2.	"Spring Colors" (봄 색깔)	3:10
3.	"Paid with Bugs" (벌레를 내고)	3:40
4.	"Joy, Sorrow, a Beautiful Heart" (기쁨, 슬픔, 아름다운 마음)	4:36
5.	"Sunshine Bless You" (햇빛 bless you)	3:51
6.	"Tent"	2:30
7.	"Young and Married" (어린 부부)	2:58
8.	"The Right Person" (옳은 사람)	3:42
9.	"Graceful Breakfast" (우아한 아침 식사)	3:08
10.	"Festival of Refugees" (난민들의 축제)	3:05
11.	"Stains" (얼룩)	3:02
Total length:		37:20

Charts

Chart performance for *Flowering*
Chart (2026)	Peak position
South Korean Albums (KMCA)^[3]	14

Sales

Sales for *Flowering*
Region	Sales
South Korea (KMCA)^[a]	9,500

Release history

Release dates and formats for *Flowring*
Region	Date	Format	Label
Various	April 7, 2026	CD digital download streaming	Cemter of Inspiration

Notes

↑ Sales figure as of April 2026.^[4]

References

↑ Jeong, Ha-rim (May 12, 2026). "Flowering". IZM. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
↑ Choi, Seung-seop (March 26, 2026). 악뮤(AKMU), 4월 7일 6년 만의 정규 4집 '개화(FLOWERING)'로 컴백 [AKMU Makes Comeback on April 7th with 4th Full Album 'Flowering' After 6 Years]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved April 17, 2026.
↑ 2026년 15주차 Album Chart. Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
↑ 2026년 4월 Album Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved April 17, 2026.

[5] Sales figure as of April 2026.^[4]

[1] Jeong, Ha-rim (May 12, 2026). "Flowering". IZM. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.

[2] Choi, Seung-seop (March 26, 2026). 악뮤(AKMU), 4월 7일 6년 만의 정규 4집 '개화(FLOWERING)'로 컴백 [AKMU Makes Comeback on April 7th with 4th Full Album 'Flowering' After 6 Years]. Sports Seoul (in Korean). Retrieved April 17, 2026.

[3] 2026년 15주차 Album Chart. Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved April 17, 2026.

[4] 2026년 4월 Album Chart (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. Retrieved April 17, 2026.

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