ZE:A is preparing to make their comeback next month with a new album titled Illusion.

The nine-member boy band announced on July 23 through their agency, Star Empire Entertainment, that they will be making their official comeback on August 9 with a new album and the title track "The Ghost of the Wind" (tentative title).

The upcoming track is said to include some influence from The Phantom of the Opera and the mysterious fictional character Arsene Lupin, according the the ZE:A official Twitter on Tuesday.

It was also disclosed that the new single will be accompanied by a 14-person orchestra.

The agency revealed the first teaser photo for the comeback - a black and white image of all nine members with the new album's title and release date.

Star Empire also announced the group has plans for a concert in Seoul on October 3.

At the moment, the group making preparations for their comeback performances and concert event with leader Junyoung once again rejoining his unified group mates following a foot injury suffered during the filming of a reality show that had him out of commission for last year's comeback.

Since the group's release of "Phoenix" last August, they have been working on sub-unit projects.

In March of this year, ZE:A FIVE, comprised of members Siwan, Dongjun, Hyungsik, Kevin and Minwoo dropped the single "The Day We Broke Up."

Last month Heecheol, Junyoung, Kwanghee and Taehoon, otherwise known as ZE:A4U, made their Korean and Japanese debut with the mini-album "Oops!" last month.

Illusion and its title track will be officially released on August 9.