XngHan, formerly of RIIZE, has officially launched his solo career under the artist brand XngHan&Xoul, connecting with fans worldwide through a dynamic debut showcase.
The showcase for XngHan&Xoul’s first single ‘Waste No Time’ was held on July 31 at 7 p.m. (KST) at the Shinhan Card SOL Pay Square Live Hall in Mapo, Seoul. The event was livestreamed on XngHan’s official YouTube and TikTok channels, drawing enthusiastic support from fans both in-person and online.
During the showcase, XngHan took the stage with the title track ‘Waste No Time’, a high-energy song that highlights his performance skills, and the B-side track ‘Heavenly Blue’, which showcased a more refreshing and emotional side. Performing alongside two professional dancers, he delivered captivating, high-caliber choreography that marked a strong new beginning.
The event also included segments such as behind-the-scenes stories from the crew’s formation, the production process of the single, an unboxing session, Q&A, and a dance challenge. Reflecting on the debut, XngHan said, “I felt like our hearts were aligned, and that made me so happy. Thank you to everyone who joined me today. I’ll work hard so we can meet more often. This is just the start of the XngHan&Xoul journey—please stay tuned.”
Following its release, ‘Waste No Time’ topped the Hanteo Daily Chart and ranked No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs charts in six countries, including Mexico, Thailand, Poland, Chile, Kenya, and Uzbekistan—demonstrating strong global anticipation and support.
On August 1, XngHan also made his first music show appearance as a solo artist on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’, performing ‘Waste No Time’ on broadcast for the first time. After the performance, he expressed, “I worked really hard to prepare for this moment, knowing that so many fans have been waiting. I promise to show even more sides of myself going forward.”
He further explained the concept of his new artist identity: “XngHan&Xoul is not just a stage name—it’s a crew-based artist brand. Together with Soul, a collective of creatives across music, performance, styling, and art, we’ll be delivering unique and diverse experiences. I hope you’ll look forward to everything we’re preparing.”
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