Global pop star KUN has officially unveiled his self-titled sophomore album, marking his first full-length release in English — and his debut project with 88rising. Entirely co-written and co-produced by KUN himself, KUN plays like a deeply personal homecoming, tracing the sounds and feelings that shaped him across continents and decades.
Spanning 11 tracks, the album drifts fluidly between rock, soul, jazz, pop, R&B, and alt-leaning textures, channelling the warmth of vintage American records while grounding them in a modern, emotionally open lens. It also features a collaboration with Free Nationals on ‘Don’t Call’, adding groove-heavy ease to the project’s reflective core.
Leading the album is ‘Colder’, a guitar-driven, emotionally raw focus track that finds KUN confronting regret and isolation head-on. Its cinematic music video — shot in Iceland — leans into surreal storytelling, with KUN crash-landing on an icy planet and sharing the screen with a lone snowman. Directed by Folkert Verdoorn and Simon Becks, the visual mirrors the song’s stark vulnerability with otherworldly restraint.
Speaking on the creative process, KUN shared that he “lived inside the songs”, following each track from writing to visuals and even adapting recording methods to capture the imperfections of live performance. “Those imperfect moments are what make us human,” he reflected — a philosophy that runs through the album’s warm, lived-in sound.
Alongside the release, KUN has announced a Spring tour across North America, the UK, and Europe, following major performances including a sold-out headlining show at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre and appearances at Head In The Clouds festivals. Across Asia, he continues to dominate stages and screens alike, recently earning All-Round Artist of the Year at JOOX Top Music Night in Bangkok and headlining Singapore’s Bubbling & Boiling Festival.
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