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YOUNG POSSE Announce 'we don't go to bed tonight': April 7 Comeback Confirmed

YOUNG POSSE (영파씨) confirm April 7 comeback with their second digital single 'we don't go to bed tonight', their fastest solo return since their 2023 debut.

Pak

March 23, 2026

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#K-Pop Comeback#K-Pop Girl Group#YOUNG POSSE#DSP Media#5th Generation K-Pop#we dont go to bed tonight#April 2026 Comeback

YOUNG POSSE (영파씨) are coming back. The five-member girl group announced their second digital single "we don't go to bed tonight" on March 21, 2026, confirming an April 7 release date in what their label is calling the group's fastest solo comeback since their October 2023 debut, according to OSEN's coverage of the announcement. The midnight KST reveal landed via YOUNG POSSE's official social media channels with a coming soon teaser that set the tone immediately: a "NO ZZZ" street sign, flashing warning imagery, and the phrase "Attention! Seoul c1ty never d1es" superimposed over the frame. The group, co-managed by DSP Media and BEATS Entertainment, has spent their first two years building one of 5th-generation K-pop's sharpest hip-hop identities, and this surprise announcement signals they are not slowing down. For a group whose name comes from the Latin word for "be able to," the message is clear.

Seoul Never Sleeps: Unpacking the Teaser

The coming soon teaser for "we don't go to bed tonight" is spare but specific. A "NO ZZZ" prohibition sign. A city street. The text "Attention! Seoul c1ty never d1es." No members onscreen, no performance footage, just vibes and intent, announced via YOUNG POSSE's official Instagram and X channels at midnight KST on March 21, 2026. That is exactly the kind of teaser YOUNG POSSE does well. They trust their audience to fill in the gaps, and their fan base, which has been tracking this group since their October 2023 debut, does not need heavy handholding. The "no sleep" concept is a natural fit for a group built around hip-hop energy and the raw confidence of five women who do not apologize for taking up space. Fan accounts on X noted the imagery reads like a sequel to their 2025 work, with the Seoul city framing making this feel more personal than most K-pop digital single reveals.

Who Is YOUNG POSSE?

YOUNG POSSE debuted on October 18, 2023, under DSP Media and BEATS Entertainment, making them the first new girl group from the historic DSP label in nearly a decade. DSP Media, one of K-pop's founding agencies, built its legacy on groups including KARA and KARD before parent company RBW acquired it in 2022, per RBW’s official acquisition announcement. YOUNG POSSE's formation came from a collaboration between DSP and BEATS Entertainment, an independent record label that brought a harder hip-hop and street-pop edge to the group's sound and visual identity. The five members, Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun, built their name from the Latin word "posse," representing a crew of young women gathered with purpose. In a crowded 5th-generation landscape dominated by performance spectacle and polished girl-crush formulas, YOUNG POSSE's refusal to soften their edges is their clearest competitive advantage. They are not trying to appeal to everyone. That is the point.

Official artwork from YOUNG POSSE's January 2026 digital single LOSE YOUR SHXT featuring Chinese rapper BENZO
Official artwork from YOUNG POSSE's January 2026 digital single "LOSE YOUR SHXT" featuring BENZO, the third volume in the group's collaborative 'Hearts' Series. Image: DSP Media

Two Years In: A Catalog That Means Something

YOUNG POSSE have not had a slow two years. After their debut EP Macaroni Cheese in October 2023, the group dropped two more EPs in 2024: XXL in March and Ate That in August, both leaning into their hip-hop concept with increasingly confident production. Their 2025 output shifted in tone. The special album Cold, released March 2, 2025, featured 10CM on the lead single, a collaboration that showed range without abandoning identity. Then in January 2026, they released "LOSE YOUR SHXT" with Chinese rapper BENZO as part of their "Hearts" Series Vol. 3, an international collab that positioned the group as something bigger than a domestic girl group story. "we don't go to bed tonight" is framed as their second digital single, a solo effort with no features, just YOUNG POSSE on their own terms. That distinction matters.

April 7: What We Know

"we don't go to bed tonight" drops on April 7, 2026. No tracklist has been released, and no music video details have been confirmed beyond the teaser content, as of this writing. What the teaser does confirm: the aesthetic is urban, the energy is unapologetically nocturnal, and YOUNG POSSE are treating this as a statement about where they are as a group right now. The Chosun English reports that "solidified team identity" is the central narrative of this comeback, and that tracks with everything their last two years have shown. This is not a group still figuring out who they are. April 7 is a delivery, not an introduction.

Fans Also Ask

When does YOUNG POSSE's 'we don't go to bed tonight' release?
YOUNG POSSE's second digital single 'we don't go to bed tonight' releases on April 7, 2026. The group announced the comeback on March 21, 2026, via their official social media with a coming soon teaser featuring 'NO ZZZ' street signage and the phrase 'Attention! Seoul c1ty never d1es.' This marks their fastest solo comeback since their October 18, 2023 debut. No tracklist or music video details were confirmed at announcement.
Who are the members of YOUNG POSSE?
YOUNG POSSE has five members: Sunhye, Yeonjung, Jiana, Doeun, and Jieun. The group debuted on October 18, 2023, under DSP Media and BEATS Entertainment. Their name comes from the Latin word 'posse,' meaning 'be able to,' representing a crew of young women gathered with shared purpose. Yeonjung is credited as a dancer, rapper, and lyricist, while all five members contribute to the group's hip-hop-focused sound and identity.
What label is YOUNG POSSE under?
YOUNG POSSE is managed under DSP Media and co-produced by BEATS Entertainment. DSP Media, one of K-pop's original major agencies, has launched groups including KARA and KARD since its founding in 1991, and was acquired by RBW in 2022. BEATS Entertainment is an independent hip-hop label that shapes the group's genre-forward production identity. This dual-label setup gives YOUNG POSSE both institutional backing and independent creative direction.
What is YOUNG POSSE's music style?
YOUNG POSSE is a hip-hop focused K-pop girl group and part of the 5th generation of K-pop. Their concept centers on street-style aesthetics, confident hip-hop-influenced production, and a bold identity that does not follow typical K-pop girl group formulas. Unlike many peers who prioritize polished performance-spectacle concepts, YOUNG POSSE leans into rap-forward tracks and urban themes. Their collaborative work has extended to international artists, including Chinese rapper BENZO on their January 2026 digital single.
What was YOUNG POSSE's last release before 'we don't go to bed tonight'?
YOUNG POSSE's most recent release before 'we don't go to bed tonight' was 'LOSE YOUR SHXT,' a collaboration with Chinese rapper BENZO released on January 10, 2026. The track was the third volume in the group's 'Hearts' Series of collaborative digital singles. Before that, their last full project was the special album 'Cold,' released March 2, 2025, which featured singer-songwriter duo 10CM on the lead single of the same name.

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