Korean music label Singing Beetle revealed today the tracklist for new K-pop boy group 1VERSE’s highly anticipated debut single album, ‘The 1st Verse’. The heart-pounding album from 1VERSE (pronounced ‘universe’) is set to include three tracks all shaped by the group members themselves alongside renowned producers: separate Korean and English versions of the explosive title song ‘Shattered’, and the group’s electric and uplifting pre-debut single ‘Multiverse’.
“We’re very excited that fans will finally have the chance to hear the powerful and deeply personal music that 1VERSE has been working on for so long,” said Singing Beetle CEO Michelle Cho. “From Multiverse to Shattered, this album is going to be an incredible ride, right alongside 1VERSE, for every fan who is still searching for their truest self.”
1VERSE’s pre-debut single, ‘Multiverse’, opens the album as an uplifting, heartfelt tribute to their rapidly growing fanbase – known as 5TARZ (pronounced ‘stars’) – who have walked together with the group on this journey from the very beginning. ‘Multiverse’ is the first original track ever recorded by 1VERSE as a full group.
‘Multiverse’ was created by 1VERSE member HYUK in collaboration with acclaimed producers dr.ahn, Secret Weapon, Shorelle, and Justin Starling, whose work with BTS, TWICE, SEVENTEEN, and NCT has made them household names. Choreography was led by member AITO.
In contrast to the uplifting ‘Multiverse’, 1VERSE’s debut single ‘Shattered’ presents an explosive soundscape that highlights the group’s authentic, raw storytelling. 1VERSE members KENNY and HYUK took part in both writing and composition, working with hitmakers Adrian McKinnon, LAS, dr.ahn, and Secret Weapon. Choreography was co-created by Michael Le (Jason Derulo, Big Sean, ENHYPEN) and 1VERSE member AITO.
1VERSE features five extraordinarily talented artists from Korea, the United States, and Japan: HYUK, SEOK, NATHAN, KENNY, and AITO. Two of the members — rapper HYUK and singer SEOK — are making history as the first North Korean defectors in a K-pop idol group. NATHAN and KENNY come from the US, and AITO from Japan.
‘The 1st Verse’ is set for release on all major streaming platforms at 12pm KST on July 18th, 2025, and is available now for pre-order on 1VERSE.CLUB and major music platforms.
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