JO1 releases 'WHATCHA DOIN' video ahead of US EP ANIMAL

The Japanese boy band JO1 published the official music video for their pre‑release single “WHATCHA DOIN” on YouTube at 00:00 JST on 31 July 2026. The track is the lead digital single from their upcoming U.S. debut EP ANIMAL, scheduled for worldwide release on 2 October 2026. Produced by Grammy‑award‑winning songwriter and producer Dem Jointz, the three‑minute video blends high‑energy dance choreography with traditional Japanese visual motifs such as a kimono‑clad geisha gaze and gold‑screen partitions.

The video was released simultaneously with an English‑language MV by rival J‑pop group BE:FIRST, whose view count quickly outpaced JO1’s. Fans of both groups have been urged to stream the JO1 video to support the group’s overseas launch, while the release highlights LAPONE Entertainment’s investment in the band’s U.S. market entry.