NCT's Doyoung will release his new single 'Promise' on December 9, a day after his military enlistment, expressing gratitude to fans.
December/1/2025 11:24
NCT's Doyoung will release a new single the day after his enlistment. Doyoung's new single 'Promise' will be released on December 9 at 6 PM through various music distribution sites such as MelOn, FLO, genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kuguo Music, and Kuwo Music. The new single includes the title track 'Late Words (Promise)' and the included song 'Whistle (Feat. BELLE of KISS OF LIFE)', totaling two songs. It holds a special meaning as it conveys Doyoung's gratitude to the fans who have always sent him great love. He will deeply express the epic of youth and dreams through his unique musical sensibility and message in his first solo album 'YOUTH (Youth's Ephemeral)' in April 2024 and his second solo album 'Soar' in June 2025. Doyoung has solidified his status as a 'representative vocalist of K-POP' by successfully completing his second solo tour, proving his excellent singing ability, stage presence, and global influence. The new single 'Promise' will also be released as a CD. Pre-orders are available from today (the 1st) both online and offline. Doyoung is set to enlist in the army on December 8, alongside member Jungwoo.
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