iNKODE Boy Group VAYONN Debuts with EP 'Youth Today' and Title 'MUAH!'

The six-member multinational boy group VAYONN debuted on July 6, 2026, with their first mini-album, 'Youth Today'. To mark the release, the group held a media showcase at the NOL Theater Hapjeong Dongyang Life Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul.

Launched by iNKODE Entertainment, VAYONN features members from Korea, China, and Japan. The lineup includes Masato, Sen, Ayang, and Jinyi—former contestants on Mnet’s ‘Boys Planet’—alongside Teru and Mano.

The group introduces a "refreshing" teen dance pop aesthetic for the label. This bright concept serves as a stylistic contrast to iNKODE's first boy group, KIBITUP, which debuted with a more powerful image.

Key Facts

• VAYONN's debut EP, 'Youth Today', includes five tracks: 'MUAH!', 'Got It', 'Watta Day', 'Where My Youth Lives', and 'Super Lucky Song'.
• Label founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Kim Jae-joong produced the group and wrote lyrics for 'Super Lucky Song'.
• The members co-wrote the lyrics for the B-side track 'Where My Youth Lives'.
• The lead single 'MUAH!' features synth sounds and upbeat percussion designed to evoke a summer atmosphere.
• VAYONN is the second idol group launched by iNKODE Entertainment.

Key Terms

• iNKODE Entertainment: An entertainment agency founded by singer and actor Kim Jae-joong.
• Teen Dance Pop: An energetic music genre focused on youth-centric themes and VAYONN's core concept.
• Boys Planet: The Mnet survival program where four VAYONN members first gained recognition.

Key Quote

"He talked to us a lot about manners. He said that if you greet people well and are polite, those around you will look at you favorably, and that becomes an opportunity to grow further." — Mano