Xdinary Heroes, the groundbreaking South Korean rock band, have released their 8th EP, titled <DEAD AND>.
Xdinary Heroes, the groundbreaking South Korean rock band signed to JYP Entertainment’s STUDIO J, are making another monumental return, with the release of their new EP, <DEAD AND>. Featuring themes of rebirth and resilience and capturing a sense of vitality that persists even in brokenness, the album expands the band’s evolving narrative with a sharper, more layered sound, reframing what it means to rebuild after hitting a dead end. Stream <DEAD AND> HERE.
The seven-track album marks the group’s most sonically diverse project to date, pushing their signature rock sound into deeper, more deliberate territory. <DEAD AND> opens with the retro-tinged “Helium Balloon,” whose floating melodies highlight the band’s versatility and range.
The album also features the hard-hitting “No Cool Kids Zone,” a track that channels the rebellious, unrestrained spirit the group is known for. Other standouts include the emotionally charged “Hurt So Good” and “KTM,” where the band pours its heart into every note, underscoring a newly realized depth that defines the project as a whole.
The title track, “Voyager,” is paired with a visually striking music video set in an unfamiliar dystopian world. Its sweeping, sand-filled landscapes and breathtaking effects highlight Xdinary Heroes as not only exceptional musicians, but visionary creatives steadily establishing themselves as future pillars of the rock landscape.
The album also features the previously released track “X room.” This heartfelt ballad is a further example of <DEAD AND>’s versatility, showing the group’s softer, more vulnerable side in a way that perfectly compliments the rest of the album. The track has quickly become a fan favorite, with its music video amassing several million views within the first few weeks of release.
The album comes on the heels of what was a monumental 2025 for the group. In August, Xdinary Heroes delivered a showstopping performance at Lollapalooza in Chicago, which was then followed by their 2025 World Tour, which included seven major U.S. dates at renowned venues such as the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. The group ended the year with the release of their most recent EP <LXVE to DEATH>, which includes the highly acclaimed track “FiRE (My Sweet Misery).”
<DEAD AND> is out now via all digital and streaming platforms. Get the full album HERE. Watch the “Voyager” music video HERE.
<DEAD AND> Track List:
- Helium Balloon
- Voyager
- No Cool Kids Zone
- Hurt So Good
- Rise High Rise
- KTM
- X room
About Xdinary Heroes
Hailing from South Korea, Xdinary Heroes burst onto the global music scene in December 2021 through JYP Entertainment. Their infectious, heavy-hitting debut single, “Happy Death Day,” garnered the group critical buzz, entering Billboard’s World Digital Sales Chart at #12. That effort was followed by a slew of critically praised EP releases in 2022 and 2023 including Hello, world!, Overload, and Deadlock. Overload, which was released in November 2022, entered Billboard’s Heatseekers Chart at #19, and Billboard’s World Albums Chart at #14 upon its release.
In October 2023, Xdinary Heroes released their fourth EP, Livelock, which was praised amongst the group’s fan community for its driving energy, and thicker, more rocking sound. The EP depicts the band’s growth as artists while navigating the transition between the real world and “♭form,” a concept term that represents the group’s on-stage alter-ego, where they transform into heroes. Livelock takes its name from the computer programming term “infinite repetition,” which follows the other IT-themed names of the group’s previous three releases.
The collective result represents a cohesive spectrum of sound carried across all of the group’s releases to date, each linked together not only by their ability to engage listeners with intriguing storytelling and personas, but also explosive instrumental capabilities and a distinctive musical identity. In April 2024, the group released their first full length Troubleshooting, which received enormous acclaim and was followed by the group’s 5th EP <LIVE and FALL> in addition to three sold out showcases in LA and New York. The group kicked off 2025 in a huge way, releasing their next EP <Beautiful Mind> and taking the stage at the iconic Lollapalooza festival.
The group followed up their performance by embarking on the U.S. dates of their 2025 World Tour, which included seven major stops at renowned venues such as the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Paramount in New York City. They ended their 2025 with the release of their most recent EP <LXVE to DEATH>, which includes the highly acclaimed track “FiRE (My Sweet Misery).”
The name Xdinary Heroes is an abbreviation of “Extra-ordinary Heroes,” through which the group hopes to uplift fans and show that “anyone can become a hero.” That message has resonated with listeners worldwide who have embraced the group for their extraordinary music and unique concepts, perhaps setting the stage for them to be Gen Z’s next global sensation. Xdinary Heroes is Gun-il (drums), Jungsu (keyboards), Gaon (guitarist and rapper), O.de (keyboards, synths and rapper), Jun Han (guitarist), and Jooyeon (vocals and bass).
The group’s 8th EP, <DEAD AND>, is available now on all streaming platforms.
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