JO1 Releases New Single ‘WHATCHA DOIN’’ From Upcoming English EP

Aug 03, 2026 05:19 PM - 2 hours ago 1

JO1 released their newest single, “WHATCHA DOIN’,” connected Friday, from their upcoming all-English EP, ANIMAL.

“WHATCHA DOIN’” is an uptempo creation popular opus astir hollering astatine the personification you’re willing in. The euphony video, directed by YUANN of kidzfrmnowhere, doesn’t hide their Japanese roots, contempt the opus being wholly successful English. There are odes to their Japanese civilization pinch women successful Noh masks, dancers dressed successful ninja attire, and golden surface room dividers successful the back. The animal mural that has the members etched successful location represents the sanction of the EP, arsenic JO1 are among the animals. It astir apt intends thing more, arsenic kidzfrmnowhere stated they were capable to “contribute to JO1’s world maturation by creating this movie utilizing diverse, world expertise mixed pinch raw, explosive productivity 🐺🐎🐍👽🔥.”

The opus is the group’s 4th English track, antecedently releasing “All Hours” (2022), “BE CLASSIC (English ver.)” (2025), and “Handz In My Pocket (English ver.) (2025). Now, JO1 – comprised of Sho, Ren, Ruki, Junki, Keigo, Takumi, Syoya, Sky, and MÁME – will merchandise their first English mini-album this October. The six-track EP, ANIMAL, is produced by world-renowned Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and predominant K-pop and J-pop collaborator Dem Jointz.

“It’s for illustration an 18-minute roller coaster, afloat of adventure, energy, celebration, growth, and quality connection,” Dem Jointz said successful a statement.

The medium is group to merchandise connected October 2, the aforesaid time arsenic the opening nighttime of their 2026 JO1 North American Tour ‘ANIMAL.’ They will beryllium releasing much tracks, videos, and contented arsenic their circuit comes closer. The group will beryllium performing astatine KCON LA for M Countdown connected Sunday, August 16.

As for their North American tour, the group originates successful Toronto connected Friday, October 2, past heads to New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and ends successful Los Angeles.

JO1 'WHATCHA DOIN''

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