WONHO's New EP 'CORE' Blends Dance Genres and Explores Vulnerability
Forbes reports on K-pop star WONHO's latest EP 'CORE', released on July 21, 2026. The seven-track album blends house, electronic, R&B, club, and hyper-pop genres, marking a shift from his previous romantic pop style. The lead track 'Don't Wake Me Up' is an explosive dance-pop anthem with a music video depicting government oppression and personal liberation. WONHO contributed to lyrics, composition, production, and arrangement across all tracks. The EP explores themes of hidden wounds, self-protection, vulnerability, and self-acceptance, with concepts titled RAW, SHELL, and CRACK. Notable collaborators include Brother Su, known for working with BTS and BLACKPINK. The album contains both English and Korean songs, targeting global audiences and his Korean fanbase WENEEs.
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