South Korean music aficionados have been anxiously waiting for the triumphant return of R&B maestro Dean, who has been notably absent from the music scene for a prolonged period.

However, the cryptic hints dropped by the artist have sent shockwaves of excitement through his dedicated fan base, leaving many to speculate whether the long-anticipated wait is finally drawing to a close.

Dean's Journey from '130 Mood: TRBL' to Stardom and a Mysterious Hiatus

Dean's journey to fame commenced in 2016 with the release of his debut EP, "130 Mood: TRBL," which propelled him to stardom thanks to his captivating vocal talents.

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While DEAN continued to make waves with chart-topping hits and successful collaborations, such as the iconic "Instagram" in 2018, his absence from the music scene has left fans eagerly awaiting new material.

The enigma surrounding DEAN's hiatus has led to various theories, from his well-known perfectionism to the possibility of fulfilling mandatory military service.

However, DEAN has consistently assured his fans that new music is in the pipeline.

In a tantalizing Instagram post in September 2021, DEAN shared a series of images that hinted at an upcoming album titled "130 Mood: RVNG," albeit without providing a specific release date.

In a heartfelt message to his fans, he acknowledged the creative journey he has undertaken since 2019 and affirmed his dedication as a workaholic.

DEAN's Stylist Drops Cryptic Hints on Instagram, Sparking Return & Album Speculation

Subsequently, fans remained patient, longing for more updates. Their patience was rewarded on October 20 when a perceptive eye caught intriguing hints from an inside source—DEAN's stylist, Dohee Kim.

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Kim, who also serves as Dean's stylist, took to Instagram to share stories that tantalizingly pointed towards the artist's imminent album release.

The posts included a computer folder titled "DEAN," another featuring the words "DEAN Album Cover," and a recent photograph of Kim alongside DEAN, accompanied by a tag of a music director from DEAN's label, You.will.knovv.

Dean's devoted fans are now buzzing with excitement, fervently hoping that these cryptic hints signal the long-awaited return of the beloved artist.

With bated breath, they await the official announcement that could mark the end of their prolonged wait for new music from DEAN.

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