This fall is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in K-Pop history – After School‘s sub-unit, Orange Caramel, has just announced that they’ll be joining the fray with a new album in early October!

Titled ‘One Asia Project Part 2‘, the album will mark a Korean comeback for Raina, Nana, and Lizzy, who’ve been promoting in Japan with After School’s Japanese single, “Bang!”

A representative for Orange Caramel claimed, “Just like how we showed off different concepts with every promotion, we will differentiate ourselves from After School’s powerful and sexy image.”

Orange Caramel will promote their new album for one month before rejoining their sisters in Japan, just in time for their second Japanese single, “Diva“. It’s being said that After School will kick-start their overseas promotions into high gear following Orange Caramel’s wrap-up of their Korean promotions.

Will Orange Caramel be the dark horse of the upcoming girl group rush, or will they fade away amongst their heavy-hitting competition?