A brand new K-pop group full of familiar faces, Y&W (Young & Wild) hit the scene on July 18th with their debut track “Walk With Me.”
The four-member boy group under INAKIST Entertainment is already creating a buzz within the K-pop community due to the members all being part of boy groups that have either disbanded or are on indefinite hiatus.
- Team leader Woojoo, the powerful rapper and charismatic dancer. Formerly of boy group Elvin Crew who debuted in 2017 and disbanded later the same year.
- Restrained dancer and chic vocal Minsu from Boys’ Republic, the first K-pop group under Universal Music. They went on indefinite hiatus in September 2018, just a few months after their 5th year anniversary.
- Main vocalist Eunjae with a cool high-pitched voice and powerful popping dance skills, who is the former main vocal of 14-member group, 14U. They debuted in 2017 but later disbanded in 2019, after 13 of the 14 members terminated contracts with company, BG Entertainment.
- Intense performer Ino – previously known as Bonkuk of INX. The group promoted often in Japan but disbanded in 2017 after 16 months of activities.
Y&W’s debut single “Walk With Me” is filled with emotional melodies and trendy hip-hop rhythm and bass. It was created through a joint production of songwriters Jay Lee and legendary fast-paced rapper Outsider while leader Woojoo and main vocal Eunjae participated in the lyrics.
The video for the song on the group’s official YouTube channel “Young&Wild TV” reveals footage and fun behind the scenes moments from Y&W’s profile making photoshoot.
Check it out below!
Justin is an avid K-pop fanboy and a lifelong lover of music with a passion for sharing his love of underrated and lesser known groups. Finding a new appreciation for music during recent times, he has been enjoying getting acquainted with new artists and rediscovering classic favourite songs from the past.
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