Golden Child's Hong Joo-chan to Release First Single 'Rise & Shine' on November 26

Hong Joo-chan, a member of the K-pop group Golden Child, is set to release his first single album, 'Rise & Shine,' on November 26, marking his comeback as a solo artist.

His agency, Woollim Entertainment, announced the news on October 20th at 6 PM KST through the group's official social media channels, unveiling a 'Coming Soon' poster for the single.

The poster features a room filled with various musical equipment, including an LP player, keyboard, headphones, and microphone, immediately capturing attention. The space, decorated in calming brown tones with a sofa, table, and rug, evokes a distinct autumn atmosphere. The song title 'Rise & Shine' and the release date '2025.10.26, 6PM' are prominently displayed, further heightening anticipation.

This marks Hong Joo-chan's first solo music release in approximately 1 year and 8 months, following his remake digital single 'Eotteokayo' released last year. His new music has already garnered enthusiastic responses from global fans who have eagerly awaited his return.

Previously, Hong Joo-chan pre-released the new song 'Rise & Shine' during his solo fan meeting 'JooBit Night: Hidden Track' held in Seoul last month. He captivated the audience with a fantastic performance using a stand microphone, showcasing his powerful vocals.

Having established himself as an 'all-rounder' artist through his activities in musicals, variety shows, and radio, expectations are high for the emotional depth and musicality he will deliver with 'Rise & Shine.'

Fans are buzzing with excitement, commenting things like, 'Can't wait for Joo-chan's solo debut!' and 'The poster aesthetics are amazing, I bet the song will be even better.' Many also praised his vocal talent, noting, 'I've been a fan since his Golden Child days, and his voice is top-tier.'