KWaveScope | October 24, 2026
ZEROBASEONE’s first unit, EMP, has announced its next single. Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook are teaming up with veteran Korean hip-hop duo Dynamicduo on “RUN (with Dynamicduo),” due November 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST. The announcement comes with an unusual first stage: a planned preview at the Seoul Runners Festival on October 24.
Photos: Existing KWaveScope ZEROBASEONE portrait archive. Not images of the new single or the October 24 performance.
The two dates fans need to know
| Milestone | Date | Location or time |
|---|---|---|
| Announced live preview | October 24, 2026 | Seoul Runners Festival, Yeouido Park, Seoul |
| Digital single release | November 4, 2026 | 6 p.m. KST on music platforms |
| Collaboration | EMP × Dynamicduo | Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook with Gaeko and Choiza |
October 24 is the date of the planned first live presentation, not the digital release. No official streaming availability or music-video release time was confirmed for that date.
Dynamicduo brings a new dimension to EMP’s music
Dynamicduo, whose members are Gaeko and Choiza, have spent years building a distinctive place in Korean hip-hop. The pairing gives EMP a chance to work alongside musicians from a different generation and scene. WAKEONE confirmed their involvement in the single; the precise individual songwriting and production credits should be checked once full credits are available.
EMP’s name is short for electromagnetic pulse. At its launch, the unit described the idea as music powerful enough to make the surrounding noise disappear. That aspiration suits two members who have already been exploring their own musical direction inside ZEROBASEONE.
From a September mixtape to a November single
EMP debuted as ZEROBASEONE’s first unit with EMP Mixtape Vol.1: We the Extra on September 21. The four-track release included the songs “EMP,” “Pina C,” “Woofer” and “In Your Rain.” Seok Matthew and Park Gunwook took part in writing, composing and producing the mixtape. “RUN” arrives less than two months later, showing that the project is continuing beyond a one-off debut.
A running festival is an unexpected launchpad
According to the October 24 agency announcement, EMP were scheduled to introduce “RUN” onstage at the 2026 Seoul Runners Festival. The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s event information identifies Yeouido Park’s Culture Plaza as the location, with running events, family programmes and entertainment on the festival schedule.
That is an appealing setting for a song called “RUN,” although the title alone does not establish the lyrics or musical style. The available advance information confirms the planned preview but not the actual setlist, audience response or final performance outcome. Those details should not be presented as witnessed facts without post-event confirmation.
What to watch next
The next firm milestone is Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. Korea Standard Time, when the digital single is scheduled to arrive. For listeners following both ZEROBASEONE and Korean hip-hop, the release will offer the first complete recorded look at how EMP and Dynamicduo worked together.
Sources: ZEROBASEONE official X — RUN single announcement, October 24 · Seoul Metropolitan Government — festival information · KWaveScope A–Z ZEROBASEONE profile.