In a vibrant culmination of a nine-month wait, XngHan (Seunghan) has officially returned to the music scene with his first mini-album, “Glow,” under his dedicated artist brand, XngHan&Xoul.
Released on April 27, 2026, at 6 PM KST, the album serves as a definitive step forward for the former RIIZE member, showcasing a matured artistic vision and a deep dive into club-inspired sounds.
The title track, “Glow,” is a spirited pop-house anthem that explores the concept of “shining again when together” and the rediscovery of one’s purpose through the presence of others.
The music video, which premiered alongside the album, has already garnered significant attention for its sophisticated use of light and high-energy performance.
The artistic brand XngHan&Xoul is built on the philosophy that creative direction, dance, and music are inseparable.
This release follows the global success of his debut single, “Waste No Time,” which topped iTunes charts in 12 regions last summer. With “Glow,” XngHan expands this foundation into a five-track mini-album that explores diverse EDM sub-genres, from future disco to afrobeat.
The performance for the title track is particularly noteworthy, featuring a concept centered around “capturing light” and a powerful dance break that showcases XngHan’s technical mastery.
As he explained in a recent Q&A, the album is a reflection of his personal taste:
“The entire album is filled with the style I like… it has a calm and mellow feel as well.”
A New Chapter of Versatility and Connection
The “Glow” era is defined by the unique interaction between XngHan and his “Xouls”- the rotating group of performance collaborators that define the XngHan&Xoul brand.
For this mini-album, XngHan collaborated with a new set of dancers, emphasizing the changing chemistry that comes with each new project.
This fluid structure allows him to present “new sides” of his artistry, moving beyond the traditional solo artist format.
The preparation for this comeback also marked a personal milestone for XngHan, who expressed a goal to become more outgoing for his fans. In a candid moment, he shared,
“My goal is to try becoming an MBTI ‘E’… I feel like I wasted too much time being shy.”
The tracklist for “Glow” highlights this versatility:
- “Glow”: The titular pop-house anthem with sharp, angular choreography.
- “Dancing Anyway”: A house song that transitions from a melodic piano intro into a danceable beat.
- “Lovin’ On Me”: A rhythmic track with a dreamy, genre-crossing intro.
- “Light The Fire”: An up-tempo future disco song designed to build like a slow-igniting flame.
- “Wishlist”: A medium-tempo pop song rooted in afrobeat, which has quickly become a fan favorite.
Celebrating with the “Let’s Glow” Fanmeeting
To mark the album’s release, XngHan held a special two-part fanmeeting titled “2026 XngHan&Xoul Fanmeeting [Let’s Glow]” on April 26 at the XSCALA venue in Seoul.
This event served as a world premiere for the new music, allowing fans to experience the performance of “Glow” with the full Xoul crew just one day before the digital release.
For the “Xnghan&Mate” fandom, the event was a powerful reminder of the resilience and growth that led to this moment.
The fanmeeting provided an intimate space for XngHan to share the behind-the-scenes stories of his nine-month journey and his excitement for the future.
As “Glow” begins its ascent on global charts, the industry consensus is that XngHan has successfully carved out a niche as a performance-centric soloist.
His ability to blend high-concept EDM with relatable themes of youth and light has positioned him as a standout figure in the current fifth-generation landscape.
With SM Entertainment confirming a robust promotional schedule, including appearances on major music programs and collaborative content with labelmates, the “radiance” of XngHan&Xoul is only just beginning to spread. As the artist himself put it:
“‘Glow’ is a song I would recommend to everyone who wants to shine.” Through this release, XngHan has ensured that both he and his fans are doing exactly that.
