Photo Credit: Evermore Entertainment
Photo Credit: Evermore Entertainment
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NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — With their first-ever trek to the UK and Europe looming on the calendar, CATCH THE YOUNG has just unveiled a brand-new single album titled PARANOIA. The drop arrives as the South Korean act prepares to introduce its evolving sound to audiences across the Atlantic for the very first time. All five members share composer credits on this track, with NAMHYUN and KIHOON handling the lyric-writing duties and JUNGMO contributing the single’s cover artwork.
“PARANOIA is finally out in the world, and we wish you show it a lot of love. I’m also really looking forward to the UK and Europe tour. There’s the curiosity of going somewhere we haven’t been, and especially the thought of going to the UK, the home of band music, makes it even more exciting. I hope we can put on our best shows together with our fans in Europe as well.” – SANI
Described as a fresh take on hard rock, PARANOIA fuses multiple strains of the genre into the band’s signature approach. Lyrically, the track confronts fear and self-doubt, urging listeners to trust themselves and break into uncharted territory. It’s a rallying cry about persistence, exceeding your own limits, and chasing the light. With this release, the group is deliberately stepping away from its pop-alternative foundation and leaning into a bigger, more anthemic rock identity.
“PARANOIA is a bold, energetic track. Thinking about performing it with all of our fans at the shows already gets my heart racing. I really want to play it live as soon as possible, so please listen to PARANOIA, and I hope you give it lots of love.” – NAMHYUN
The new music won’t have to wait long to be heard in a live setting. Shortly after the single’s arrival, the band launches the CATCH THE YOUNG 2026 EUROPE TOUR IGNITE EVOLVE, which begins in November and is organized alongside European live performance platform FRONTROW. This marks the first opportunity for European listeners to experience the new track in person. Additional tour dates and venue information will be shared via the group’s official social channels in the coming weeks.
ABOUT CATCH THE YOUNG
CATCH THE YOUNG is a South Korean alternative pop-rock band under Evermore Entertainment that debuted on November 1st, 2023, with their first mini album, Catch The Young : Fragments of Youth. The group comprises five members: Sani, Kihoon, Namhyun, Junyong, and Jungmo. The band calls its music genre ‘youth pop-rock,’ encapsulating the core topic of youth and the band’s strength in harmony, multi-vocal, and performance skills. In less than a year since their debut, they performed at the biggest music festivals in Korea, including the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival and Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival in 2024, which they performed for the second time in a row in 2025. As the next-generation K-Rock band, they plan to take on new challenges and expand their activities globally by releasing new music, as well as promoting and performing in and out of Korea.
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CATCH THE YOUNG ‘PARANOIA’ Music Video
Why it matters: This release signals a deliberate sonic evolution for CATCH THE YOUNG, positioning the band to introduce its harder-edged direction to an entirely new international audience. The upcoming tour represents a critical step in their global expansion, testing whether their youth pop-rock ethos translates beyond Korean borders.
