ATEEZ Returns with Pre-Release Track “Drip” Ahead of GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 6

After a year packed with unforgettable new music and countless career highs, it’s hard to believe that ATEEZ × About group ATEEZ ATEEZ is an eight-member K-pop boy group known for powerful performances, intense choreography, and a strong global fanbase. Since debuting in 2018, they have built a reputation for cinematic concepts and commanding stage presence. Tap again to view profile → Close could outdo themselves once again. But the eight-member performance powerhouse–made up of Kim Hongjoong × Artist bio Hongjoong Real name: Kim Hong-joongPosition: Leader, RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1998-11-07Birthplace: Anyang, South Korea ATEEZ’s leader and creative force, Hongjoong is known for his sharp rap style, strong leadership, and deep involvement in the group’s music and concepts. - Hongjoong is a determined, creative leader who spends most of his time on music and concepts, with a thoughtful and caring side. - He is a INFP-A Tap again to view profile → Close , Park Seonghwa × Artist bio Seonghwa Real name: Park Seong-hwaPosition: Vocalist, RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1998-04-03Birthplace: Jinju, South Korea A versatile performer with elegant visuals, Seonghwa balances vocals and rap while delivering powerful, emotionally driven performances. Seonghwa is tidy, gentle, and responsible, often called the “mom” of the group while also being playful with members. Tap again to view profile → Close , Jeong Yunho × Artist bio Yunho Real name: Jeong Yun-hoPosition: Main Dancer, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-03-23Birthplace: Gwangju, South Korea One of ATEEZ’s main dancers and tallest members, Yunho is known for his athletic stage presence, precision dancing, and bright personality. Yunho is bright, energetic, and encouraging, known for his tall height and powerful but friendly presence. Tap again to view profile → Close , Kang Yeosang × Artist bio Yeosang Real name: Kang Yeo-sangPosition: VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-06-15Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea With a deep, distinctive voice and calm charisma, Yeosang brings a mysterious edge and visual strength to ATEEZ’s performances. Yeosang is quiet and observant, with a reserved charm and a subtle sense of humor that shows more over time. Tap again to view profile → Close , Choi San × Artist bio San Real name: Choi SanPosition: Lead VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-07-10Birthplace: Namhae, South Korea Famous for his intense expressions and emotional delivery, San is a standout performer who commands attention on stage. San is expressive and intense on stage, but soft, affectionate, and emotional off stage with fans and members. Tap again to view profile → Close , Song Mingi × Artist bio Mingi Real name: Song Min-giPosition: Main RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-08-09Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea A towering presence with a deep, powerful rap tone, Mingi adds bold energy and unmistakable charisma to ATEEZ’s sound. Mingi is charismatic and confident in rap, while off stage he is humorous, slightly shy, and very warm-hearted. Tap again to view profile → Close , Jung Wooyoung × Artist bio Wooyoung Real name: Jung Woo-youngPosition: Main Dancer, VocalistNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1999-11-26Birthplace: Goyang, South Korea Known for sharp dance lines and playful charm, Wooyoung connects easily with fans through expressive performances. Wooyoung is loud, playful, and teasing, with strong stage charisma and a soft, loyal side to friends. Tap again to view profile → Close , Choi Jongho × Artist bio Jongho Real name: Choi Jong-hoPosition: Main Vocalist, MaknaeNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 2000-10-12Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea ATEEZ’s powerhouse vocalist and youngest member, Jongho is recognized for his impressive high notes and vocal control. Jongho is mature and steady for his age, with powerful vocals and a quietly caring personality. Tap again to view profile → Close –have done exactly that with “Drip”, the pre-release song that sets the tone for the upcoming next installment in their GOLDEN HOUR album series. Released on October 23rd, the song reconnects with the trap-heavy roots featured in much of their older discography, while showcasing the artistic maturity of present-day ATEEZ through dark visuals and the intense choreography that has become a trademark of the group known as K-pop’s “Performance Kings”.

For the first time since their FEVER series in 2021, the group is set to promote two lead tracks from GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 6, and “Drip” is first up on the roster. The accompanying music video has accumulated more than more than seventeen × About group SEVENTEEN SEVENTEEN is a self-producing boy group with 13 members, divided into the 3 main sub-units, hip-hop, vocal, and performance, to form 1 team. They are known for intricate choreography, impressive synchronisation and sophisticated song writing. Tap again to view profile → Close million views at the time of writing in just four days since its release, and continues to climb on major South Korean music charts. It debuted at number eight on the Global Spotify music video chart, marking the group’s first-ever entry and placing them amongst major global artists. And its success is well-deserved. “Drip” succinctly shows that ATEEZ is never afraid to change the game, even when they’re already winning. The song is a stark departure from their previous release “BAD”, which shot the group to unprecedented levels of virality for its Brazilian-funk inspired sound and addictive choreography that quickly took the internet by storm. Never a group content to rest on their hard-earned laurels, their newest track shows a different side of the octet, reminiscent of ATEEZ classics such as “TO THE BEAT” (2020) and “The Leaders” (2021) but with new twists that let even the most dedicated of fans to experience a different sound from the vocal and rap lines. 

Set to release on November 13th, GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 6 will feature five new songs, including “Drip” alongside title track “UP”. Throughout the album series, which began in 2024 with the first mini album fronted by “Work”, ATEEZ continues to highlight their unshakable ability to draw inspiration from their own musical roots while writing their next chapter as evolving artists. The promotional material for their upcoming release, for example, teases pirate-themed visuals that have long been instrumental in their concept as a group. For those well-versed in ATEEZ’s lore-based storytelling, the “Drip” music video includes many hints at what is to come, and fans online have been excitedly speculating on where they will take their concept in the next GOLDEN HOUR installment. “Wanted posters” spotted in Seoul’s Hongdae area even feature a QR code that sends the viewer to a pirate ship simulation, teasing the November release. It’s part of a longstanding tradition between the group and their fans, in which comeback season often features scavenger hunts or puzzle-type promotions across various mediums. 

On October 27th, ATEEZ’s first live performance of “Drip” aired on the Jennifer Hudson show, filmed in California earlier this month. The group unveiled the explosive performance in front of fans hearing the then-unreleased song for the first time, and sat down to speak with Hudson about the track. During the interview, Hudson revealed that the show received more than ten thousand ticket requests to watch the members perform–perhaps an omen for the overwhelming demand they generate wherever they go. The “Drip” release and album promotions come shortly after ATEEZ announced their 2027 world tour ZERO TO ALL, with shows kicking off as soon as January in Incheon, South Korea before continuing with dates in Japan, Europe, and North and South America. The new track states that ATEEZ is a “different monster”, which feels appropriate as they continue to soar to new heights, cementing their place as one of the dominating forces in K-pop across the globe. They head into the next chapter of their “golden hour” with a stacked year ahead of them, and “Drip” certainly manages to set a pedal-to-the-metal pace for what comes next for this eight-member supergroup.