DEUX’s Fourth Studio Album Resonates 31 Years Later, Completed With AI-Recreated Kim Sung-jae Vocals on the 21st

A 31-year tribute to “the forever Deuxist”… A full reunion made possible by new technology

Legendary hip-hop duo DEUX, which helped usher in Korean hip-hop, is returning to the public spotlight after 31 years. The group’s agency, WA:ID COMPANY, announced that DEUX will release its “fourth studio album” on the 21st. It will be the duo’s first full-length release since its third studio album, “Force Deux,” came out in 1995—a 31-year gap.

The album is led by Lee Hyun-do, the producer who helped establish DEUX’s musical foundation. It also uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) voice-restoration technology to meticulously recreate the voice of the late Kim Sung-jae, who died in an accident in 1995. The project has drawn attention across the music industry because the two members have completed full harmonies together on a song, going beyond a simple tribute.

The new album features the double title tracks “The Future” and “Only for You,” along with a range of other tracks, including the previously released single “Rise,” which has received positive reviews. Dynamic Duo, one of the top acts in the hip-hop scene, joins “Only for You” as a featured artist, creating a powerful musical connection between generations and DEUX.

The album project got underway in earnest after being selected for the “2026 New Technology Convergence Music Content Development Support” program, overseen by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency. The government-backed initiative brings together popular music intellectual property (IP) and advanced AI technology to spur the creation of forward-looking music and performance content.

Producer Lee Hyun-do’s heartfelt commitment has added further weight to the project. When he released “Rise,” a preview track from the fourth album, last November, Lee made clear that he would allocate a portion of his neighboring-rights royalties to the late Kim Sung-jae. His enduring respect for his musical partner and sense of responsibility have further elevated the project.

Since bursting onto the music scene in 1993, DEUX has helped shape popular culture with a string of landmark songs in Korean music history, including “Turn Around and Look at Me,” “We Are” and “In the Summer.” The duo officially announced its breakup in 1995. Soon afterward, the late Kim Sung-jae died unexpectedly after releasing his solo album, leaving DEUX’s story unfinished. Thirty-one years later, that story is finally reaching a new chapter with a complete fourth album.