ZICO Unveils MV Teaser for 'DUET' Featuring YOASOBI's Ikura, Hinting at a Unique Collaboration

K-pop sensation ZICO, also known as a producer, has offered fans a glimpse into his upcoming music video, heightening anticipation for his new single.

On January 17th at 10 PM, the music video teaser for his new single ‘DUET’ was released on the HYBE LABELS YouTube channel. The teaser features a special appearance by Japanese musician Lilas (Ikura from YOASOBI), who collaborated with ZICO on the track, showcasing their on-screen chemistry. Filmed entirely in Japan, the music video promises an exotic visual experience.

The teaser opens with ZICO in a tense chase, before he finds refuge in a shop. There, he encounters an individual performing a peculiar set of hand movements, a scene previously hinted at in concept photos, sparking immense curiosity.

Subsequent scenes show ZICO and Lilas striking poses amidst a diverse crowd. Despite being surrounded by people of varying ages, genders, and attire, ZICO and Lilas stand out, creating a unique sense of otherworldly contrast. The juxtaposition of ZICO's free-spirited image with Lilas's neat appearance further captures attention.

The upbeat melody of ‘DUET’ featured in the teaser is instantly captivating. The bright instrumental is complemented by lyrics blending Korean and Japanese, and the distinct vocal colors of ZICO and Lilas create a fresh and novel listening experience. The song was composed and written by the same production team behind ZICO's hit track ‘SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)’ released last year, with Lilas adding her personal touch by writing the Japanese lyrics.

Set for release on January 19th at midnight, ‘DUET’ is inspired by the fantasy of what it would be like to perform a duet with an ideal partner. The song highlights the harmony between two artists whose vocal tones and artistic styles appear to be polar opposites. Attention is particularly focused on the synergy that ZICO, a leading figure in Korean hip-hop, will create with Lilas, an icon of Japanese band music.

ZICO is scheduled to release a behind-the-scenes video of the song's production on his official social media at noon on January 18th. Following the release of the music and music video on January 19th at midnight, he will unveil the first live performance of ‘DUET’ at the 'The 17th Melon Music Awards, MMA2025' held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on January 20th.

Korean netizens are buzzing with excitement, with comments like 'This collaboration is what dreams are made of!', 'The music video visuals are stunning!', and 'Can't wait for the song release!' flooding social media.