Korean band FT Island drop new album 'Sage'

'Sage' comes more than one and a half years after the K-pop band's last EP, 'Lock Up'. — Photo: FNC Entertainment

FT Island dropped its ninth EP Sage on Thursday, returning over one and a half years after its previous mini album Lock Up.

The three members co-wrote all six tracks including the main track of the same title. The rock tune that mixes strong drumbeats and guitar sounds encourage listeners to “sagely” take another step toward the road they chose, into the bigger world. The band performed all songs in advance at their concert held on Aug. 26-27.