K-POP’s First Genderless Group X-Love Releases Second Single Album “I ONE”

X-Love, recognized as K-POP’s first genderless group consisting of Umuti, Louis, Hyun, and Haru, released their second single album “I ONE” on the 13th. The group held a release showcase at Shocking K-POP Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul, at 6 p.m. on that day. During the showcase, the title track “1&Only” along with the B-sides “1 of LOV” and “BIZNESS” were performed for the first time, with the group also connecting with global fans through live streaming. This album marks their comeback five months after releasing their debut album “I'mma Be” in January. The album title “I ONE” conveys the message that every being in the world, including X-Love themselves, is “irreplaceable” and “unique” just by existing, as well as the idea that “each person’s individual beauty always burns brightly.” The new release includes three original songs themed around “1,” namely “1&Only,” “1 of LOV,” and “BIZNESS,” along with their instrumental versions, for a total of six tracks. Umuti, the group’s in-house producer, contributed lyrics to all songs, enhancing the album’s meaning. The title track “1&Only” is a Afro beat/Afro pop style song featuring rich pad synths, smooth bass, and rhythmic vocals. Its lyrics carry X-Love’s distinct message of warmth and confidence, urging listeners to “act according to their instincts,” “not suppress their burning desires but let them burn even more,” and “show me everything as it is—since I am unique to you and you are unique to me, without hiding anything.” Additionally, X-Love prepared a special event for their fandom “EVOL” to coincide with the comeback. At 6 p.m. on the 13th, when the music was released, the full version of the “1&Only” music video was simultaneously displayed on large outdoor screens in Gangnam and Gangbuk districts of Seoul.