K/DA Will Make Long-Awaited Return on October 20
League of Legends’ virtual K-pop group K/DA is making their highly anticipated return on October 20, 2026, marking their first major release in six years since the ALL OUT EP. The four-member group—comprising Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai’Sa—will debut new music alongside exclusive “Firestarter” League of Legends skins.
K/DA originally launched in 2019 with the viral hit “POP/STARS,” which achieved massive streaming success with over 435 million Spotify plays and 668 million YouTube views. The group’s cultural impact has only grown since their debut, with Netflix’s animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” drawing inspiration from their concept and reigniting fan interest in a comeback.
The upcoming release will include a new animated music video produced by Fortiche Studios, the acclaimed animation house known for League of Legends’ Arcane series. The project has already received acknowledgment from key creative personnel, with concept artist Adrien Genilier and Fortiche Productions confirming their involvement.
The timing of K/DA’s return capitalizes on renewed momentum from Netflix’s K/DA-inspired content and the continued popularity of League of Legends. The “Firestarter” skins integrate the music project with in-game cosmetics, a strategy that has proven successful with previous K/DA releases and maintains engagement within Riot’s broader entertainment ecosystem.