iNKODE’s New Boy Group KEYVITUP Debuts With a Vibrant First EP
South Korean boy group KEYVITUP made its official debut on April 8, 2026, under iNKODE Entertainment with the self-titled first EP, KEYVITUP. As the first boy group produced by Kim Jae-joong, the five-member act arrives with a built-in sense of significance for the company, while also introducing a performance-driven sound shaped by hip-hop influences and an international lineup made up of Hyunmin, Taehwan, Sena, Jaein, and Rukia.
A debut built around identity and momentum
The EP itself includes five tracks: pre-release single “Best One,” double title tracks “KEYVITUP” and “Legendary,” plus “Show Me Something” and “Polaroid.” “Best One” offered an early look at the group’s choreography and energy, while the full release expands that introduction into a broader statement of KEYVITUP’s style, performance approach, and overall direction.
Conceptually, the group’s name points to ideas of opening doors and carrying vitality, which fits a debut centered on confidence, movement, and forward momentum. That early push is also extending beyond the EP itself, with KEYVITUP already set for KCON JAPAN 2026 and KCON LA 2026 as the group begins reaching audiences on a larger scale.
With all that in mind, “KEYVITUP” works as the strongest snapshot so far of how the group wants to introduce itself—and we’re definitely intrigued about what comes next.
Watch the official music video for “KEYVITUP” below.
