Global pop sensation KUN releases his self-titled sophomore full-length album and debut project via 88rising. On it, the celebrated multi-hyphenate singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation crafts a homecoming to the unexpected sounds that shaped him across the 11-songs all of which he co-wrote and co-produced. Drifting between decades and genres, across rock, soul, jazz, pop and R&B, KUN filters the timeless textures of American music’s roots with contemporary clarity that showcases his expansive vocal range. The album includes a feature from GRAMMY-nominated frequent Anderson .Paak collaborators, Free Nationals.
To celebrate the release, KUN has shared a filmic, otherworldly music video for the album’s standout focus single “Colder.” The guitar-driven and emotionally raw track captures KUN haunted by regret and leaning into a darker alt-rock sound. Its stark, cinematic production and confessional lyrics channels isolation into something visceral. Its playful yet distressing video was shot in Iceland co-starring KUN as his spaceship crash lands on a planet with only a snowman as his companion. It is directed by Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks (FKA Twigs, A$AP Rocky) with art direction by Eggert Ketilsson (Dunkirk, Interstellar).
KUN says of the album,
“While making the album, I lived inside the songs. I followed them everywhere, from writing to visuals. I followed “Colder” to the glaciers of Iceland, where the cold went straight to my bones but also felt strangely peaceful and healing. “Jasmine” brought me into a bustling city, where everything was loud and overwhelming but somehow still felt freeing. When I performed “What a Day” for the first time before it was released, I felt immersed in the energy and imperfections that come with performing live. So when I went to the studio to record it, I used older recording methods to capture that same feeling. Those imperfect moments are what make us human. I used to ask, “What do they want to hear?” This time, I finally asked, “What do I want to sing?” I’m drawn to sounds that feel most human and warm, like vintage records, old films, classic melodies that feel like they’ve lived longer than we have. I want to make music that carries that feeling forward. I want to make music that can resonate across generations and cultures and reach all of us.”
KUN also announces a Spring North American/UK/European tour including stops in LA, San Francisco, Dallas, Chicago, NYC, DC, London and Paris. These follow major 2025 US performances including the sold out Fonda Theatre headlining concert and sets at Head In The Clouds Festivals in NYC and LA. Tickets are available here.
Across Asia, KUN continues to make waves, further cementing his influence in the region. He was recently honored as All-Round Artist of the Year at JOOX Top Music Night in Bangkok and headlined the inaugural Bubbling & Boiling Festival in Singapore. Most recently, he appeared as a guest performer for a special performance on Indonesian Idol, airing on national broadcast television and reaching millions of viewers across the country.
