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The K-Nostlgia — Written by Genevieve Torkornoo, August 13, 2026
South Korean solo artist ALL’N debuted with his first single, “We Up,” in April 2026. The track brought a new sound to the industry, infusing modern elements with classical music while highlighting his classically trained skills as a violinist. His April debut “We Up” passed one million views and carried him across every major Korean music broadcast, from M Countdown to Music Bank to Inkigayo. ALL’N’s returns with his second single, “Dream Higher,” out worldwide August 14 at 1 PM KST through a new global distribution partnership with EMPIRE.
ALL’N’s stage name is rooted in the English phrase “all in,” representing how he gives his all to his craft and everyday life. The name also holds a clever second meaning derived from the Korean word for violin, “바이올린.” The final two syllables, “올린,” are represented as “ALL’N,” phonetically resembling the English phrase “all in.”
ALL’N is well known for his authenticity, challenging industry conventions through his multifaceted skills as the self-established CEO of SKS Entertainment, a classically trained violinist, K-pop artist, songwriter, director, and editor. By editing his own videos and maintaining creative control over his work, he cultivates an authentic artistic identity. Each track incorporates live instrumentation, helping establish his signature sound while remaining true to his classical roots.
Ready to reach greater heights, ALL’N describes his latest single, stating:
“I set my dreams so high that the idols I grew up watching became my rivals. That is what this song is. ‘We Up’ introduced me. ‘Dream Higher’ tells you what it cost to get here and where I am going next.” — ALL’N
“Dream Higher” continues his signature sound, featuring an electric violin that runs throughout the song before erupting into a solo performed in torrential rain. For the first time in his catalog, electric guitar joins the arrangement. Surrounding the strings are rapid-fire rap verses, vocals that climb into soaring high notes, and a chant-ready hook built to be shouted back by a crowd.
The accompanying music video for “Dream Higher,” self-directed by ALL’N, matches the rawness of the lyrics. Shot on RED cinema cameras, the video moves between choreography, breaking, backflips, and physically demanding training sequences in the rain, remaining intentionally unfiltered.
ALL’N’s latest single is laced with intent and inspiration, delivering a message of hope to listeners navigating painful times. His second single, “Dream Higher,” will be released worldwide on August 14 at 1 PM KST through a new global distribution partnership with EMPIRE.
Pre-save for “Dream Higher” is available now. The single and accompanying music video will be released worldwide on August 14 at 1 PM KST / midnight ET.
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