Latest news with #d4vd
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
D4vd And Stray Kids' Hyunjin Duet On New, Dreamy 'Always Love' Single
d4vd attends the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week; Hyunjin of ... More Stray Kids performs at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. When d4vd and Hyunjin of Stray Kids first began trading praise in interviews, few could have predicted the virtual admiration would bloom into one of the most heartfelt and cohesive crossover collaborations of the year. Yet today, June 27, the internet bromance becomes a reality on record with the release of 'Always Love,' a swirling duet blending of melancholy pop and R&B production that manages to feels like the perfect union of the two respective musical viewpoints. From the dreamy opening offering psychedelic guitars with simple percussion, d4vd's signature atmospheric soundscape sets a sonic stage that allows his and Hyunjin's soothing, feather-light vocals to float effortlessly on top. The track's lyrical journey unfolds through a progression of intimate questions — beginning with 'Do you…' before moving to 'Would you…' and, ultimately, 'Are you…' — before resolving to the tender resolution: 'I don't need no one else but you.' It's the kind of track that feels both universal while remaining deeply personal. Just weeks before the 'Always Love' release, d4vd met up with Stray Kids backstage at their June 3 concert at SoFi Stadium to snap a photo with the group and a separate selfie with Hyunjin. That image served as the official photo teaser for 'Always Love,' leaving global fans buzzing ever Hyunjin has previously dipped his toes into a solo feature with Troye Sivan's 'Rush' remix alongside PinkPantheress, 'Always Love' marks the first time the K-pop superstar commands a larger section of a song outside of his and Stray Kids' releases, showcasing his ability to shine solo a song on his own and likely paving the way for further solo ventures. 'This was a true full circle moment,' d4vd said in a press statement. 'Hyunjin mentioned me in an interview last year then I mentioned him on the radio when I was in Korea and it just kind of kept spiraling until ultimately we got to work together. He's so talented and I'm really excited with how the song turned out. I'd like to especially thank the Stray Kids fans for being so supportive and accepting of this collaboration.' d4vd co-wrote 'Always Love' the track with producers Andrew Luce and LeeLee. Luce's credits include Lil Nas X's 'Sun Goes Down,' Tomorrow X Together and iann dior's 'Valley of Lies,' and Hannah Bahng's 'perfect blues,' while LeeLee has shaped tracks like Jackson Wang's 'Blow,' keshi's 'Euphoria' and Vedo's 'I Blame You.' The combined expertise and long-running creative relationship with d4vd helps polish the cut into a lush, genre-blurring cut that feels both indie-idiosyncratic and ready to soundtrack a few thousand aesthetic TikTok posts. With 'Always Love,' 20-year-old d4vd not only broadens his artistic palette but cements Hyunjin's growing reputation as a cross-border collaborator capable of holding his own in any musical setting. While summer playlists tend to boast upbeat and bright party songs, this collab can be a lingering late-night anthem to soundtrack everything from friends watching the sunset from a rooftop to lovers lying on the beach awaiting the sunrise. Looking Ahead for dv4d and Hyunjin: WITHERED Deluxe, More Touring 'Always Love' arrives after the April release of d4vd's debut album, WITHERED, a string of high-profile festival appearances like Coachella and Lollapalooza, as well as a sold-out European tour. d4vd teased a deluxe version of the album dropping soon (which 'Always Love' could make as part be part of the tracklist) and will tour Australia in December with Hannah Bahng (who also happens to be the sister of Stray Kids member Bang Chan). Meanwhile, Hyunjin is in the midst of the North American leg of Stray Kids' 'dominATE' World Tour, which will wrap after eight more shows in Europe throughout July. The group previously announced their plans for two album releases in 2025, meaning a new record shouldn't be far off.
Korea Herald
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Hyunjin of Stray Kids collaborates with d4vd
Emotional collaboration blends d4vd's signature sound with Hyunjin's soft vocals Hyunjin of Stray Kids has teamed up with American singer-songwriter d4vd for a new single. The new track 'Always Love (featuring Hyunjin of Stray Kids),' was officially released at midnight on Friday. Even before the collaboration was confirmed, the two artists had been exchanging support via social media, heightening fans' anticipation for a potential team-up. "Always Love" is a heartfelt track that captures the emotions of affirming love for someone special. d4vd's signature dreamy soundscapes are layered with Hyunjin's gentle, emotive vocals, creating a poignant listening experience. Hyunjin's group Stray Kids continues to solidify its presence as a one of the top global acts. Most recently, the group took home the 'Favorite Music Group' award at the 2025 Kids' Choice Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday — the second time a K-pop artist has won at the awards ceremony. The group is currently in the midst of a world tour, with stops across North America and Europe. Meanwhile, d4vd has also been expanding his global reach. After releasing his studio album "Withered" in April, he visited Korea in May and appeared on the music show "M Countdown," a rare move for an international artist. He also held a busking performance at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul, drawing over 2,000 fans and showing his desire to connect with Korean audiences.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stray Kids' Hyunjin and d4vd collab; release date, song title and more! - Read and find out
A collaboration between Stray Kids' Hyunjin and American artist d4vd is underway! For the past few days, the collaboration has been nothing but a floating rumour. However, in a recent post, the latter confirmed that the Stray Kids member will feature on his upcoming song titled 'Always Love'. Stray Kids' Hyunjin's international feature is on the way d4vd recently took to his social media account to set rumours to rest as he confirmed the K-pop-American collaboration. The artist shared a photo of himself and Hyunjin on his account with the caption 'Always Love ft. Hyunjin JUNE 27TH', confirming that the two talented artists will be dropping their collaboration in just a few days. The American artist also shared a teaser clip for fans, where he was seen dancing alongside a life-sized cutout of Stray Kid's Hyunjin with a short audio clip of the upcoming song playing in the background. LISTEN TO HOW GOOD WE SOUND HYUNJIN THE VOCALIST U ARE 😩 — d4vd (@d4vddd) June 22, 2025 Rumours of the duo working together had long been circulating online since last year. Hyunjin, during an interview, had mentioned how he had been listening to d4vd's music continuously. As soon as the idol's comment had gone viral, d4vd had expressed his happiness over the mention and had even publicly expressed his wish to collaborate. Ever since then, the two have been actively interacting with one another online, and fans of both artists have been speculating since then that a collaboration might be on the way. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo D4vd attended the Stray Kids concert this year as well The rumours solidified even more when the American artist even attended the K-pop group's concert 'dominATE World Tour' this month. The artist shared a video from the concert as well with the caption 'HYUNJINNNNNNNN ILYYYYY', sending fans into a frenzy.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Stray Kids' Hyunjin and d4vd CONFIRM collaboration on Always Love: Release date, teasers, lyrics preview and more
The rumored collaboration between Stray Kids' Hyunjin and American singer-songwriter d4vd has now been officially confirmed. On June 22, d4vd announced that his upcoming single, titled Always Love will feature Hyunjin. It will be released globally on June 27, 2025. This collaboration marks a new chapter for both artists: Hyunjin making his name in international features outside of Stray Kids, and d4vd partnering with a major K-pop idol for the first time. Background: A collaboration rooted in mutual appreciation Talks of a potential collaboration began circulating in 2024, when Hyunjin publicly mentioned in an interview that he had been listening to d4vd's music. The comment reached d4vd. He responded on social media, expressing interest in working with the Stray Kids member. Over the following months, the two continued to exchange support online, sparking speculation within fan communities. However, no formal project has been confirmed until now. Earlier in June 2025, d4vd attended a Stray Kids concert in California, part of the group's ongoing dominATE world tour. The concert appearance marked the first known time the two artists met in person. It further fuelled rumors of an active collaboration. Following the concert, fans noticed that both artists were engaging more actively on social media, and speculation about a joint release intensified. Many interpreted the timing of their meeting as a sign that a project was already in progress. Teaser video hints at tone of upcoming track To accompany the announcement, d4vd released a short promotional video through his official social media channels. In the clip, he is seen dancing alongside a life-size cardboard cutout of Hyunjin while holding a SKZOO plush doll. The doll is a reference to Stray Kids' merchandise line. Though the video doesn't reveal full details about the song, fans noted that the brief audio snippet suggests an emotionally driven tone. It's consistent with d4vd's signature moody pop sound. The song is expected to bring d4vd's lyrical vulnerability with Hyunjin's vocal color and visual artistry. d4vd teases lyrics ahead of release As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding whether Always Love will be accompanied by a music video. Both d4vd's team and JYP Entertainment, the agency representing Stray Kids, have remained silent on potential promotional appearances and interviews. They have also not shared any information about behind-the-scenes materials related to the collaboration. Despite the lack of formal details, d4vd has been actively teasing the release on his social media. He also shared a snippet of the song's lyrics, encouraging fans to guess which lines belong to Hyunjin. The post quickly sparked enthusiastic responses, with fans analyzing the lyrics to identify the Stray Kids member's part. Some fans jokingly told d4vd to 'slow down' or playfully scolded him for 'leaking confidential information.' Anticipation high among fans of both artists Following the announcement, fans of both Stray Kids and d4vd expressed excitement across platforms. Many have called the collaboration unexpected yet fitting. They cite both artists' shared themes of introspection and emotional expression in their music.
The Star
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Solo Leveling' emerges as biggest winner at anime awards
Solo Leveling (pic), a fantasy anime that tells the story of Sung Jin-woo living in an alternate reality threatened by supernatural events and monsters, is the biggest winner of the ninth Crunchyroll Anime Awards with nine plums, including Anime of the Year. Other anime recognised at the ceremony were Dan Da Dan, Demon Slayer , and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End , as well as Attack On Titan which received the award for Global Impact. Hosted by Sally Amaki and Jon Kabira, the Anime Awards held on Sunday, May 25 in Tokyo, featured a stacked lineup of celebrity anime fans, including Rina Sawayama, RuPaul's Drag Race alum Plastique Tiara, Kacey Musgraves and d4vd, to name a few.
