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WAYF BOYS Drop New Single “SWAG” Expanding Their Vision for “NU-Kpop”
- Rosa Gulliver
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | August 28, 2026
Today, rising five-member Korean boy group WAYF BOYS return with their new single, “SWAG,” the second release from the emerging act already gaining attention beyond the traditional K-Pop lane.
Built around a slick R&B/hip-hop groove, “SWAG” brings a confident, high-energy edge to WAYF BOYS’ sound. The track is made for movement, but its attitude is just as important as its rhythm - effortless, self-assured, and unapologetically WAYF.
The release follows WAYF BOYS’ August 7th debut single, “WAYF BOYS DO,” which quickly connected with fans and established the group as one to watch. Its official music video has surpassed 2.4 million views on YouTube, while the single has also landed on a growing slate of editorial playlists across Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. On Apple Music, the track has been featured on K-Pop Risers and New In Pop. Spotify placements include KimBops! on which they received cover placement, All New K-Pop, All New Pop, and Pop Music Videos, while YouTube Music has featured the group on Brand New Korean Hip Hop, Brand New Korean Music, K-RISING, NEXT ON, and Seoul to Tokyo. Together, these placements reflect growing recognition for WAYF BOYS across major streaming platforms and position the group within a broad range of K-pop, Korean music, R&B, hip-hop, and international pop discovery environments.
About WAYF BOYS
WAYF BOYS, Andrew, Junmyeong, Anderson, Samuel, and Ryan are a five-member group based in Seoul, South Korea, introducing their own take on “NU-Kpop.”
The group is part of WAYF (Where Art Yields Freedom), a creative platform built around artistic freedom and individualit y. Known for their raw vocals, fearless creative direction, and viral pre-debut content, WAYF BOYS built a global audience before officially releasing their first project.
With “WAYF BOYS DO” establishing their arrival and “SWAG” pushing the sound forward, the group is carving out a lane that blends the energy of K-Pop with R&B, hip-hop, and a more unfiltered approach to performance and identity.
Meet the Members of WAYF BOYS
Lee Junmyeong is a South Korean recording artist, songwriter, lyricist, and performer. Before joining WAYF BOYS, he trained with YG Entertainment, Starship Entertainment, and MORE VISION, and was selected for MORE VISION’s pre-debut LNGSHOT lineup. He has appeared on SBS’s B BOYZ and holds songwriting credits on WAYF BOYS’ “WAYF BOYS DO” and “SWAG,” as well as LOUDI’s “SITUATION.” He also performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 prior to the group’s official debut.
Anderson Taylor is a Canadian recording artist and performer who relocated from Toronto to Seoul after being selected through SM Entertainment’s “Welcome to the NeoCiTy” audition. A former SM Entertainment trainee, Anderson competed on NCT Universe: LASTART in 2023, advancing through all four performance missions. He is also a credited lyricist and composer on WAYF BOYS’ “WAYF BOYS DO” and “SWAG,” and performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 prior to debut.
Andrew Han is a Korean-American recording artist, vocalist, songwriter, and performer. A former KOZ Entertainment trainee, Andrew later performed as part of the duo DREW & JAE and competed on Mnet’s BOYS II PLANET in 2025, ranking 54th. He subsequently released the solo single “BOYS II PLAN” and joined WAYF BOYS, contributing songwriting and lyric credits to “WAYF BOYS DO” and “SWAG.” He performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 prior to debut.
Ryan Hwang is a Korean-American recording artist and performer who previously trained with SM Entertainment and FNC Entertainment. Performing as Ryan Again, he contributed “Ground” to the official soundtrack for Mnet’s STAGE FIGHTER in 2024. He competed on Mnet’s BOYS II PLANET in 2025 before making his solo debut with “AROJIN (0123).” Ryan is a vocalist and core member of WAYF BOYS and performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 prior to debut.
Samuel Lee is a Korean-American rapper, recording artist, lyricist, and performer. Performing under the name Lee Chanhee, he competed on Mnet’s Show Me the Money 11 in 2022 before training with MORE VISION, the entertainment company founded by Jay Park. Samuel later joined WAYF BOYS as a core member and holds songwriting and lyric credits on the group’s “WAYF BOYS DO” and “SWAG.” He performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026 prior to debut.
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