Crush returns after 14 months with '삐그덕' featuring IU

Crush's first song in 14 months

Crush released '삐그덕 (Feat. 아이유)' on October 21 at 6 PM. His first new music in approximately 1 year and 2 months, since the mini-album 팽 (FANG) dropped in August of the previous year.

The track depicts the clumsy, creaky process of falling in love. Crush and IU will also appear together in a music video and live clip content, extending their collaboration beyond the recording.

Crush was direct about why he wanted IU on the song: "I thought IU's voice was the only one that would suit this song best, so I suggested it and was very happy when she accepted."

He added that the session changed how he heard his own work. "There were moments when emotions I hadn't discovered while making the song alone sounded new through IU's voice," he said. Their two contrasting vocal colors blended in ways that surprised him.

Loco's first release under Duover Entertainment

Loco signed an exclusive contract with Duover Entertainment in September. On October 15, he put out his first track under the new deal: '타타 (Feat. 미나미 of RESCENE)'. The song carries the sentiment that no matter how far away a loved one is, you can always fly to them.

Loco explained the casting choice plainly: "I needed a pure vocal. This song itself is talking to someone far away. Minami is also active in a place that is not her hometown, so she could sing with similar emotions."

Minami (미나미 of RESCENE) said the opportunity felt almost too good to be real. "It was so good that I wondered if I could do it," she said. "I tried to sing with a pure heart and plainly." Working with Loco—an artist she regularly listens to and respects—made it even more surreal.