NCT member Doyoung is set to release a special farewell single in December 2025, just ahead of his mandatory military enlistment. The single will be a duet featuring Belle from the girl group KISS OF LIFE.
Duet Details and Significance
Release Date: The single is expected to be released in December KST.
Collaboration: This track marks the first collaboration between the main vocalists of NCT and KISS OF LIFE.
Meaningful Farewell: Doyoung intends this duet to be a “meaningful, temporary farewell” to his fans before he begins his brief hiatus for military service.
Belle of KISS OF LIFE (Credit: Instagram)
Doyoung’s Busy 2025 and Enlistment
Doyoung had an exceptionally busy schedule throughout 2025, including a variety of major activities:
- Released his 2nd solo album, ‘Soar’.
- Conducted his 2nd Asia tour, ‘Doors’.
- Participated in various OSTs.
- Performed in the musical ‘The Man Who Laughs’.
- Appeared on the MBC variety program ‘I Live Alone’.
The singer is scheduled to enlist as an active duty soldier for the Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) on December 8 KST.
The legendary ’90s Korean hip-hop duo DEUX, composed of Lee Hyun Do and the late Kim Sung Jae, is making a monumental return after 28 years with a new single featuring the voice of Kim Sung Jae, successfully resurrected using advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.
The New Track and Release Details
- Song Title: The new track is titled “Rise”.
- Release Date: The single is scheduled to be released on November 27, 2025.
- Album Project: “Rise” is part of the duo’s project for their upcoming fourth full-length album.
- Genre: The song will return to the New Jack Swing genre, a signature sound for DEUX that fuses hip-hop and R&B.
- Event: A special listening event called ‘The Sound Stages with KT’ will be held on the release day at KT Square in Gwanghwamun and the Sejong Center Courtyard in Seoul.
The Role of AI Technology
This comeback is made possible through a collaboration between DEUX’s agency, Wide Company (led by Lee Hyun Do), and the voice AI specialist company, Sorisori AI.
- Voice Restoration: Sorisori AI developed a specialized engine to accurately replicate the tone and texture of Kim Sung Jae’s voice, allowing the duo to record a new song decades after his passing.
- Visuals: The accompanying music video for “Rise” will also utilize AI video studio The Ape Squad to recreate Kim Sung Jae’s appearance, making the comeback a fully immersive, AI-enhanced experience.
A Look Back at DEUX’s Legacy
DEUX, who debuted in 1993, was a highly influential group known for their trend-setting music, unparalleled dance skills, and fashion sense.
They are credited with being among the first to introduce authentic hip-hop into the mainstream Korean music scene.
- Hit Songs: Their famous tracks include “Look Back at Me” (also known as “Turn Around and Look at Me”) and “In the Summer.”
- Disbandment and Tragedy: The duo disbanded in 1995, the same year that Kim Sung Jae tragically passed away at the age of 23, just one day after his solo debut stage. The circumstances of his death on November 20, 1995, remain one of the most prominent unsolved mysteries in K-pop history.
This new single, “Rise,” marks the end of a 28-year hiatus since their 1997 best-of album, ‘Love, Fear,’ and represents an emotional tribute to Kim Sung Jae, revitalizing his artistic legacy for both long-time fans and a new generation.
