YENA to Release “Rare Woman” with NOWIMYOUNG on October 2

Singer YENA will release her new digital single “Rare Woman (Feat. NOWIMYOUNG)” with rapper NOWIMYOUNG on October 2 at 6 p.m. KST.

On the 21st, YENA unveiled a short-form teaser for the new song through her official social media accounts and YouTube channel. Set in a recording studio, the video opens with YENA fully immersing herself in the music playing in the background. Showing off her bright energy in a natural setting, she links arms with NOWIMYOUNG during the chorus and moves in a circle, showcasing their playful chemistry.

The song was also previewed onstage ahead of its official release. YENA made a surprise performance of “Rare Woman” with NOWIMYOUNG at her recently held encore concert. The preview performance drew an enthusiastic response from fans and, along with the duo’s upbeat energy in the teaser, raised anticipation for the new song.

“Rare Woman” is a reinterpretation of a song originally released by Block B in 2014. Based on the original, the track captures the delicate push and pull between a man and a woman through YENA and NOWIMYOUNG’s trendy vocal styles. Fans are looking forward to seeing what kind of chemistry YENA’s vocals and NOWIMYOUNG’s feature will create.

This single is being introduced as YENA’s first new song in about five months, following her recent release “Catch Catch.” Through those promotions, YENA entered major domestic music charts and made an impact on global short-form platforms. She also won Artist of the Year at the recently held 2026 The Fact Music Awards, while some reports additionally announced that she received the Next Female Solo Artist Award at the 2026 SKA.

Having shared a glimpse of the song’s atmosphere through their teaser and concert preview performance, YENA and NOWIMYOUNG are set to showcase the full potential of their collaboration with the official release. YENA’s new digital single “Rare Woman (Feat. NOWIMYOUNG)” will be available on various music platforms on October 2 at 6 p.m. KST.