GLOBAL ACT JO1 DROPPED PRE-RELEASE SINGLE “WHATCHA DOIN” ON JULY 24 — FIRST TRACK FROM FULL‑ENGLISH EP “ANIMAL”.
International stars JO1 released the pre-release single “WHATCHA DOIN” from their first full EP, ANIMAL, today on all streaming platforms. The music video will follow, releasing on Thursday, July 30 at 9:00 PM PST.
“WHATCHA DOIN” is an uptempo song with a light, rhythmic groove that is hard to sit still through. The hook, “What you doin’?”, runs through the track as a nudge to get up and move, and it carries the momentum of a group stepping onto the world stage.
The six-track EP ANIMAL, produced by world-renowned, multiple Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Dem Jointz, will feature all-English songs and is set for release on October 2. It will arrive on the opening night of the 2026 JO1 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR “ANIMAL.”
Dem Jointz said, “It’s like an 18-minute roller coaster, full of adventure, energy, celebration, growth, and human connection.”
There is plenty more to come from ANIMAL. Additional advance tracks, videos, and other content will roll out in the weeks ahead as JO1 introduces their sound to U.S. audiences and begins an exciting new chapter.
JO1 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 2026
For dates on the 2026 JO1 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR “ANIMAL,” please see the schedule below.
- 10/02 (Fri) Toronto: Danforth Music Hall
- 10/04 (Sun) New York: Terminal 5
- 10/06 (Tue) Chicago: Copernicus Center
- 10/08 (Thu) San Francisco: The Warfield
- 10/11 (Sun) Los Angeles: The Novo
ABOUT JO1
JO1 is a 9-member global boy group on the rise to becoming worldwide stars. Emerging from PRODUCE 101 JAPAN on March 4th, 2020, they have quickly made their mark with their remarkable talent, chart-topping hits, and dynamic performances. Consisting of 9 members – Sho, Ren, Ruki, Junki, Keigo, Takumi, Syoya, Sky, and MÁME, they were formed through 65 million votes by their passionate fans—the “nation’s producers”—JO1 is carving out a major presence not only in Japan but across the globe.
JO1 has nine consecutive number-one singles on the Oricon charts, including the record-breaking debut single “Protostar,” which sold over 300,000 copies in its first week. They have eight number-one songs and two number-one albums on Billboard Japan, with “Wandering” achieving double platinum status. They’ve achieved three MTV Video Music Awards Japan, three MAMA Awards, and one Japan Gold Disc Award, including Favorite Asian Artist at the 2022 MAMA Awards.
