{"id":15606,"date":"2026-10-19T15:14:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/?p=15606"},"modified":"2026-10-19T18:07:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:37:47","slug":"league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane\/","title":{"rendered":"League of Legends Virtual K-Pop Group K\/DA Reemerge After 6 Years of Silence With New Single and Music Video From the Makers of Arcane"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">After six years of silence, Riot Games&#8217; League of Legends-themed virtual K-pop girl group, K\/DA, has returned with Firestarter, a comeback single created by the animation studio behind Arcane.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The single leads<u> <\/u>K\/DA&#8217;s new EP, set to come out on October 21, which would mark the group&#8217;s second major release since All Out in 2020.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Returning to the lineup are MIYEON and SOYEON of i-dle, alongside Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb who bring new voices to K\/DA\u2019s latest era. The group has previously featured artists including Madison Beer and Jaira Burns, while Seraphine, who joined the virtual girl group for More in 2020 and was voiced by Lexie Liu, is notably absent from the new release. Behind the track are producers Kill Dave and Sebastien Najand, the composer and producer often regarded as one of the architects of K\/DA\u2019s sound, having worked on the group\u2019s music since its inception.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-theme=\"light\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\" lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Watch it burn.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFIRESTARTER\u201d Music Video is out now \/\/ https:\/\/t.co\/EpvKkgbVYF<\/p>\n<p>#KDA #FIRESTARTER #CALLINGALLBLADES https:\/\/t.co\/3W1SRkTR8X<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 K\/DA (@KDA_MUSIC) October 19, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Behind Firestarter&#8217;s music video is Fortiche, the French animation studio whose long-standing partnership with Riot dates back to the original Pop\/Stars video in 2018. Since then, the two companies have built a creative partnership that extends well beyond music videos, most notably with Arcane, the acclaimed animated series set in the League of Legends universe. With Fortiche involved, the quality of the animation was never really in doubt \u2014 and the studio delivers once again.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Originally scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 20, Firestarter arrived as a surprise drop one day earlier, reportedly following leaks teasing the group\u2019s return. The result is a spark that has already turned into a wildfire, with the music video surpassing 4.3 million views on YouTube alone in just nine hours.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">It\u2019s been a particularly busy year for Riot Games\u2019 musical universe with three new songs released in less than a month. Heartsteel returned with Live My Life, True Damage made a comeback with<u> <\/u>Know My Name, marking a milestone for Riot\u2019s virtual bands as the first to deliver a League of Legends Worlds anthem.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">K\/DA Firestarter Collaborating Artists Photos<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Mimi Webb.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2277167929 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane.gif\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Add a collaboration with Pentakill on the orchestral Worlds theme, and K\/DA were the last of Riot\u2019s major virtual groups yet to re-enter the spotlight. Teasers released last week made it clear that the wait was almost over, and now the final piece of the musical puzzle is back in place.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>A match made in animation Heaven<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Fortiche\u2019s signature hybrid approach, blending 3D CGI with hand-painted textures and hand-drawn 2D elements, gives Firestarter a visual identity that feels both real and ideal. The meticulous, almost obsessive details and hidden references are exactly what fans have come to expect from the studio. League players will easily recognize in-game abilities woven into the choreography \u2014 like Ahri\u2019s charm or ult \u2014 yet these nods never feel forced or overwhelming to viewers unfamiliar with the game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A music video this saturated with color could easily become visually exhausting, but Fortiche knows when to pull back. Brief, single-frame visual disruptions break up the dominant pink and orange palette, while infrared-inspired sections make the characters appear to radiate heat. Reflections shimmer in the oil-slick ground beneath the characters, and particles of light seem to bring the heat straight through the screen. Every frame feels planned, building toward a visual spectacle that reflects years of creative collaboration.<\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"title2\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-3735650234\"><strong>Catchy beats, fashion, and ballroom choreography<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Musically, Firestarter knows exactly how to get under your skin. Built around a catchy rhythm and punchy rap sections, the track constantly plays with contrasts, breaking up its harder-hitting moments with melodic, almost ethereal, pre-choruses that make the chorus hit all the harder when it finally explodes. It is a satisfying build-up that keeps the song moving, balancing fiery attitude with melody and making the hook all the more contagious.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Beyond the animation, great visual composition extends to costumes and choreography. Every look reinforces the members\u2019 personalities, each outfit worthy of high-fashion magazine covers \u2014 and it would hardly be surprising to see K\/DA gracing those pages again. The choreography, meanwhile, seems inspired by drag ballroom culture, combining sharp poses, commanding gestures and theatrical flair into something utterly mesmerizing. It is bold, precise and unapologetically larger than life, the kind of performance that demands your attention even when everything else is already filling your senses.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">With Firestarter, K\/DA reminds us why they became one of the most recognisable virtual acts in pop culture. Riot Games and Fortiche have reunited to deliver a music video packed with visual ambition, while the track itself strikes a balance between fan service and mainstream appeal.<\/p>\n<section class=\"author-sign-off\" data-cy=\"author-sign-off\"><span class=\"stack jsx-59817748 jsx-1927875859\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-444076027 jsx-1730475047 profile-thumb jsx-2141281959 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Cecilia Avatar\" class=\"progressive-image profile-thumb-img jsx-249361588 jsx-2338608387 expand\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane.jpg\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2509706801 jsx-3630940851\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"interface jsx-1132626198 sign-off-text\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Cecilia (she\/her) is a freelance games and entertainment journalist working as a contractor for IGN. With seven years in the industry, she specializes in Riot Games titles and esports, particularly League of Legends, which she\u2019s been playing for 13 years. When she\u2019s not chasing great stories to tell, she\u2019s probably hunting for her next favorite book or indie game to devour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/section>\n<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane-1.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/league-of-legends-virtual-k-pop-group-k-da-reemerge-after-6-years-of-silence-with-new-single-and-music-video-from-the-makers-of-arcane-1.jpg\" class=\"media_thumbnail\"><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[50],"class_list":["post-15606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-49","tag-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15606"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15606\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15608,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15606\/revisions\/15608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/imdbnews.ir\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}