ZICO and Lilas Unveil Striking Contrast in 'DUET' Concept Photos, Hinting at Epic Collaboration

Global music sensation ZICO has amplified anticipation for his upcoming comeback by releasing captivating concept photos for his new single, 'DUET'.

On December 16th at 10 PM, ZICO's official social media channels dropped the concept images for the single. The photos also feature Japanese musician Lilas (Ikura from YOASOBI), who collaborated on the track, drawing significant attention.

The visuals in the released photos present a stark contrast between the two artists. ZICO exudes a relaxed and free-spirited charm, expressing different emotions through his wide smile and contemplative expressions. In contrast, Lilas captivates with a refined and neat aura, gazing at the sky or engrossed in a newspaper while dressed in a suit, highlighting a distinct difference from ZICO.

This pairing of ZICO, a leading figure in Korean hip-hop, and Lilas, a frontrunner in Japanese band music, seems to visually represent their distinct musical colors. Expectations are soaring for the music produced by these 'top-tier Korean-Japanese' musicians, who have reached the pinnacle of their respective fields.

Furthermore, the reunion of the production team behind last year's hit 'SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)' is set to enhance the new track. Lilas also contributed to the lyrics, infusing her unique sensibility into the song.

ZICO is scheduled to perform 'DUET' for the first time at the 'The 17th Melon Music Awards, MMA2025' held at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on December 20th.

Korean netizens are buzzing with excitement, commenting things like, 'The collaboration between these two artists is already highly anticipated,' and 'ZICO and Ikura together? This is truly a legendary collaboration!' They are also eager to see the chemistry they will display on stage.