Ahn Hyo-seop and Khalid Release Cross-Market Single “Something Special”
Photo Credit: Musicow
LOS ANGELES & SEOUL, South Korea, May 22, 2026 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Ahn Hyo-seop and Khalid released a collaborative single titled “Something Special” on May 22 across major streaming platforms.
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The track was produced by Woo “RAINSTONE” Rhee, known for his work with K-pop group Wonder Girls, and co-produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Troy “R8DIO” Johnson, whose credits include Solange’s A Seat at the Table. An official music video is scheduled for release in June.
The release marks Ahn Hyo-seop’s debut official single as a solo artist. He is widely known for his role as “Jinu” in Netflix’s animated series KPop Demon Hunters. For Khalid, the project represents his first recorded collaboration with a Korean artist.
The single blends musical elements commonly associated with K-pop and U.S. R&B, reflecting continued cross-market collaborations within the global music industry. The project was developed in partnership with Roc Nation and Musicow and distributed through FANDOM.
The release follows a January collaboration project titled “Two Car Garage,” featuring Jon Bellion and Swae Lee, as part of similar cross-market music initiatives.
“Something Special” is now available on major streaming platforms, with additional promotional content and fan engagement activities expected in the coming weeks.
To stream the song, visit https://fndm.lnk.to/bio.
Source: Musicow
Billboard and VENU Honor Khalid with Inaugural Disruptor Award at Live Music Summit
Khalid receives the Billboard Disruptor Award, presented by VENU, at the Billboard Live Music Summit in Los Angeles • Photo Credit: Rashida Zagon
LOS ANGELES, November 8, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment company Venu Holding Corporation and Billboard have presented singer-songwriter Khalid with the inaugural Billboard Disruptor Award. The award was given during Billboard’s Live Music Summit on November 3 in Los Angeles.
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The Billboard Disruptor Award, powered by VENU, recognizes artists and innovators who challenge conventions and contribute to shaping the future of the music industry. Khalid, known for chart-topping singles such as “Young Dumb & Broke,” “Location,” and “Better,” received the honor for his artistic versatility and cross-genre collaborations.
“Khalid isn’t just an artist. He’s an architect of what music can be when you ignore boundaries. He moves effortlessly between sounds, styles, and collaborations, creating something that is entirely his own. That kind of fearless creativity is what drives Khalid and VENU, where we believe that artists deserve a platform instead of just a stage and that fans should be part of the journey from the start. That’s what the Disruptor Award is about: the courage to reimagine what’s possible. Khalid embodies that vision, and VENU is proud to celebrate him as we reshape the future of live entertainment together,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU.
Khalid released his fourth studio album, after the sun goes down, through RCA Records on October 10. The artist, who rose to prominence at age 17, has several songs in Spotify’s Billions Club and has appeared on multiple Billboard charts spanning genres such as Adult Contemporary, Latin, Rock & Alternative, Rap, and Dance. His collaborations include work with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Marshmello, Halsey, and Billie Eilish.
VENU, a publicly traded company on the NYSE American exchange, operates a portfolio of luxury, experience-driven venues across the United States and is expanding nationwide. The company’s partnerships with major entertainment and hospitality organizations reflect its focus on developing premium, fan-centered live music destinations.
For more information, visit www.venu.live.
Source: Venu Holding Corporation