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K/DA virtual group comeback and 'Firestarter' EP release

Overview

Speculation regarding a potential comeback for the virtual K-pop group K/DA began following updates to their official social media accounts. These updates, which included new profile and banner images featuring pink and magenta flames, coincided with datamined leaks suggesting a ‘Firestarter’ skin concept and a new song registration.

Riot Games subsequently confirmed the group’s return with the announcement of a new single titled ‘FIRESTARTER’. This release marks the group’s first major musical project since 2020. The comeback features a new aesthetic inspired by haute couture and a music video produced by Fortiche Production. While some original members remain, the lineup includes new voices for the characters Evelynn and Kai'Sa, while SOYEON of (G)I-DLE returns as Akali.

The project has since expanded into the ‘Firestarter’ EP, a four-track release containing the title track, ‘WATCH ME’, ‘NEVER GOING BACK’, and ‘GIRLS’, the latter of which features a collaboration with DJ Sona. The vocal lineup for the EP includes Miyeon and Soyeon of (G)I-DLE as Ahri and Akali, Sophie Powers as Evelynn, and British artist Mimi Webb as Kai'Sa.

In addition to the animated music video for ‘Firestarter’, the release includes a visualizer for ‘NEVER GOING BACK’ produced by Histeria!. The comeback is set to culminate in a scheduled performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship Finals at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Entities

K/DA · Riot Games · League of Legends · Fortiche Production · Barclays Center

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Riot Games virtual group K/DA releases 'Firestarter' EP

    Riot Games' virtual group K/DA has returned with the 'Firestarter' EP, featuring new vocalists and music videos ahead of their 2026 League of Legends World Championship performance.

  2. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    K/DA announces comeback with new single ‘FIRESTARTER’

    Riot Games' virtual pop group K/DA returns with a new single, ‘FIRESTARTER’, featuring a mature aesthetic and new vocalists for Evelynn and Kai'Sa.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    K/DA social media updates fuel comeback rumors

    Official social media updates and datamined leaks have fueled rumors of a comeback for the virtual K-pop group K/DA after a six-year hiatus.

Sources

bandwagon.asia · consolefun.fr · gameit.es · gamerfocus.co · gametimers.it · gosugamers.net · invenglobal.com · me.ign.com · nhi.gov.tw · pausemusicale.com · sea.ign.com · thatericalper.com

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