WAKER Unleashes ‘In Elixir : Spellbound’ — A 9-Track Journey You CANNOT Miss! 🚀✨
K-Pop’s dynamic group WAKER (Gohyeon, Kwonhyeop, Leejun, Rio, Saebyeol, Sebum) is kicking off 2026 with an electrifying return, dropping their highly anticipated 3rd Mini Album, ‘In Elixir : Spellbound,’ today, January 8, 2026, at 12 PM KST. Hello Korea is ready to deep dive into this powerhouse comeback!
The new album promises a captivating narrative, encapsulating the whirlwind of emotions – the excitement, confusion, and growth – that young individuals experience when encountering love for the very first time. Leading this enchanting journey is the title track, ‘LiKE THAT,’ a vibrant dance anthem designed to hook listeners from the first beat. Its lyrics cleverly portray love as both a remedy and a challenge, perfectly complemented by sleek guitar riffs, intense beats, and a truly sensational melody.
What sets ‘In Elixir : Spellbound’ apart is its astonishing scale; with a total of nine tracks, it rivals a full-length studio album! WAKER truly flexes their musical versatility by spanning an array of genres, showcasing their evolved artistry and sincerity. The album is a sonic adventure, moving through diverse soundscapes:
- 🎶 ’11시 59분’ (11:59): Kicking off with a cheerful sound.
- 🔮 ‘Lucid Dream’: A dreamy synth-pop track.
- 🔥 ‘Revive’: A powerful fusion of dubstep and hip-hop.
- 💯 ’10 outta 10′: An energetic and upbeat banger.
- 🌠 ‘새벽별’ (Saebyeol / Morning Star): A heartfelt, lyrical emotional ballad.
- 🕺 ‘Feeling’: A groovy disco-pop track.
- 🍬 ‘Sugar Crush’: Another sweet, infectious disco-pop gem.
- 💥 ‘Drop Out’: A hard-hitting hip-hop track to round things off.
Speaking of electrifying, WAKER’s performance for this comeback is another major anticipation point. The previously released music video teaser for ‘LiKE THAT’ offered a glimpse of their powerful choreography, leaving a strong impression on fans and amplifying comeback excitement. We anticipate nothing less than highly polished stages, driven by WAKER’s solid live vocals and impressive dance prowess.
Fans can catch WAKER’s very first comeback stage for ‘LiKE THAT’ on Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ today, January 8. Following this, they are set to appear on major music programs including KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank,’ MBC ‘Show! Music Core,’ and SBS ‘Inkigayo,’ ensuring their new sound and performance reach a global audience.
This nine-track mini-album truly sets a high bar for rookie comebacks, showing WAKER’s undeniable potential to dominate the global K-Pop scene. The genre-hopping versatility paired with a cohesive concept makes ‘In Elixir : Spellbound’ an absolute must-listen of early 2026!
Get ready to be utterly spellbound by WAKER’s latest offering!
Editor: Mia Kang 🌈
