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Upcoming K-pop boy band Newbeat drops pre-release single 'Hiccups' ahead of debut

Published Mar 13, 2025 05:18 pm

Upcoming K-pop boy band Newbeat dropped their second pre-release single “Hiccups” ahead of their official debut and release of their studio album. 

Newbeat, under agency Beat Interactive, will be making their debut on March 24 with the release of their album “Raw and Rad.” 

“Hiccups” brings a new nuance to the word, as the track uses the word to describe how a bodily signal that cannot be suppressed right before a hidden superpower is unleashed.

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Newbeat member Jeon Yeoyeojeong said, “‘Hiccups’ feels like the moment when we finally break through the last barrier that was holding us back. From the very first time I heard it, I knew this song could fully express who we are.” 

The release of “Hiccups” follows the recent release of Newbeat’s first pre-release single, “JeLLo (Sleepers),” which came out on March 8. 

“Hiccups” adds to Newbeat’s debut narrative of up-and-coming artists who are about to unleash their own stellar artistry to shine through their debut and beyond. 

“JeLLo (Sleepers)” started their artist story with the Korean title of the track, “힘숨찐 (him-soom-jjin),” which is a Korean abbreviation for “a nerd or geek with hidden strength,” or someone who appears weak and ordinary on the outside but secretly holds extraordinary power. 

“‘Hiccups” takes listeners deeper into the group’s journey, hinting at the moment when Newbeat’s true strengths and talents will shine through. 

The members are excited to share the authentic and endearing start of their career, inviting fans to connect with a story they can truly relate to.

“We captured the undeniable excitement and anticipation in this song—just like how NEWBEAT is standing on the brink of a brand-new beginning,”  said Choi Seohyun, another member of Newbeat. 

Fans and viewers can tune into Mnet/M2 YouTube channel on March 24 at 8 p.m. KST where Newbeat will be doing a global debut show. 

The members of Newbeat are Park Minseok, Hong Minsung, Jeon Yeoyeojeong, Choi Seohyun, Kim Taeyang, Jo Yunhu, and Kim Riwoo. 

Formerly known as HinLOVE, members of Newbeat participated in music videos and performances for their labelmates A.C.E. 

In July and August last year, they performed at KCON LA as dancers for A.C.E and did a busking tour titled High&Low Donuts, where the members collaborated and performed with multiple dance crews in the US. 

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