On March 18, 2026, Baby Don't Cry announced a fresh Instagram update, unveiling the first concept photos for their mini-album 'AFTER CRY', which is slated to drop on March 24 at 6 p.m. The images channel the group's signature mystique, with an elegant black outfit set against a yellow rose bearing the words "Thank You." Fans reacted with comments like "KUMI DAYO!!!" and "Beautiful," ramping up anticipation.