ATEEZ Drops High-Energy 'Adrenaline' with GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4

Rosa Gulliver
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | February 6, 2026

ATEEZ Drops High-Energy 'Adrenaline' with GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4 Mini Album

Fresh off the chart success of GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 and its repackage, ATEEZ continues to build momentum as one of K-pop’s most powerful global forces. Their 13th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4, sees the group pushing forward with even more confidence, ambition, and an ever-expanding global reach.

ATEEZ kicked off 2026 with momentum, releasing their first lead single of the year, “Adrenaline.” The fast-paced track fuses the group’s explosive, larger-than-life sound with a hypnotic EDM drive, showcasing their signature intensity and precision.

Renowned for their fluidity across languages and styles, ATEEZ continue to build a globally resonant catalogue, using “Adrenaline” to reach new audiences while sharpening their sonic identity.

2025 marked a defining chapter for ATEEZ, highlighted by major milestones on the global stage. The group earned their first Billboard Hot 100 entries with “Lemon Drop” (No. 69) and “In Your Fantasy” (No. 68), alongside their fifth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3. The year also saw ATEEZ recognised as K-pop Artist of the Year at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards and nominated for Favourite K-pop Artist at the American Music Awards, affirming their place in the international music landscape.

Looking ahead to 2026, ATEEZ set their sights on an even bolder chapter, preparing to deliver bigger, more dynamic music and performances to audiences worldwide.

The fourth chapter of the ‘GOLDEN HOUR’ series features 5 new songs narrating ATEEZ’s determination to move forward with conviction amid a collision of emotions. The EP marks an exciting new turning point in the group's seven-year-long career as their first official project post contract renewal.

As ATEEZ continues to prove their status as a global top artist, K-pop fans around the world are eagerly anticipating what they have in store for this year. ATEEZ offers their fans the power to pierce through the chaos of these uncertain times with “Adrenaline,” a party anthem for those who refuse to succumb to apathy.

This EP arrives as ATEEZ kick off the Asia and Australia leg of their [IN YOUR FANTASY] world tour, bringing their immersive live performances to fans across the region. With added second shows in Sydney and Melbourne, the tour marks a new chapter as the group takes the stage in larger venues and continues to elevate their global live presence.

ATEEZ 2026 WORLD TOUR [IN YOUR FANTASY] Dates - Photo Credit: KQ Entertainment

About ATEEZ

ATEEZ, short for ‘A TEEnager Z’, is an eight-member South Korean group that has taken the world by storm immediately after their debut in October 2018. Known for standout performances, the octet have turned storytelling into a full musical experience. The eight members of ATEEZ are HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG, SAN, MINGI, WOOYOUNG, and JONGHO. Establishing themselves as top artists early on in their career with a sold out global tour only four months after their debut, they continue to break their own records. With a unique narrative that starts from the very first release in the TREASURE album series and continues through the FEVER and THE WORLD masterpieces, the group combines bestseller narratives with personalised music that speaks to their generation. Beyond the multitude of titles they’ve earned throughout the years as the ‘Next Generation Act’ and ‘Best World Performer’ in award ceremonies, ATEEZ have attained the distinction of becoming a ‘million seller’ group with the release of their 8th EP. In 2024, they dominated on the global stage, taking over festivals around the world with performances at Coachella (US), Summer Sonic (JPN), and even headlining at Mawazine (MAR). Their second studio album, THE WORLD EP.FIN : WILL broke their personal record on the global charts, debuting at No.1 on the Billboard 200 for the week of December 11 and charting for six weeks. After starting their GOLDEN HOUR series, ATEEZ has achieved their seventh Top 10 placement on the Billboard 200 chart as well as their first placement on the Billboard Hot 100 at No.69 with “Lemon Drop” from their 12th EP GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3. In 2025, they’ve taken home the K-pop Artist of the Year at the U.S. 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and earned themselves a nomination for FAVORITE K-POP ARTIST at American Music Awards, only bringing more attention to what they will achieve next with in 2026 and beyond with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.4.

About KQ Entertainment

KQ Entertainment is a fast-growing global entertainment and content company based in South Korea that continuously evolves with the expanding domestic and overseas markets. Using a system that considers the characteristics and needs of musicians to better nurture artist development, the label aims to create a positive impact on the music industry. The system in practice creates a virtuous cycle that establishes a new paradigm of artist discovery, support, and production between idol groups and musicians for a mutually beneficial relationship growth in innovating music. KQ Entertainment currently houses the global phenomenon ATEEZ, rising superstars xikers, legendary vocalist Sohyang, as well as top producers and artists EDEN and Maddox.