X:IN Target Local Market with Official Japan Pre-Debut Single Release Scheduled for August 21

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Multinational K-pop girl group X:IN (consisting of members E.sha, Nizz, Nova, Hanna, and Aria) has officially set its sights on expanding its international activities into Japan.

On July 22, 2026, the group’s agency, Vivai Entertainment (formerly Vivid Entertainment), officially confirmed that X:IN will begin full-scale promotions in Japan starting with a pre-debut digital single release scheduled for August 21 at 6:00 PM JST.

The news was unveiled alongside a striking “Coming Soon” teaser poster posted across the group’s official social media channels, featuring intense pink typography and a bold, energetic concept.

The visual teasers prominently feature high-energy promotional phrases such as “READY LADIES GO,” “LOSE IT,” and “PARTY ALL DAY,” setting a vibrant, party-centric tone for their upcoming Japanese entry.

According to the agency, leading up to the official August 21 drop, X:IN will release a sequential rollout of promotional content including a teaser scheduler, tracklist, individual and group concept photos, and a music video teaser to build anticipation among local fans.

X:IN via YouTube

Since making their official debut in April 2023 with the digital single “Ready X:IN” and title track “Who Am I,” the multinational quintet has established a distinct identity through versatile concepts and multi-language appeal across mini-albums including “SYNCHRONICITY,” “THE REAL,” “Defend Myself,” and “Hyper.”

The upcoming promotional schedule will see X:IN rolling out teaser materials leading directly to the mid-August launch:

  • Teaser Poster Reveal: July 22, 2026
  • Official Pre-Debut Single Release: August 21, 2026 (6:00 PM JST / KST)

With their upcoming Japan pre-debut single, X:IN aims to establish a firm foothold in the Japanese music market ahead of future full-scale local album releases and live promotional events.

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Park Do-hyun is a Senior Content Writer at OtakuKart who reports on concert tours, live performance production, and large-scale music events. His expertise includes stage design innovation, ticket sales analysis, and global market penetration, alongside coverage of industry regulation, contract negotiations, and evolving artist-agency relationships.

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