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K/DA’s Firestarter Release After Six-Year Hiatus
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 2 events, drawn from 4 sources.
“Cannot believe this is the quality of work Soyeon and Miyeon put in at a side gig. I-dle fans stay winning,”
via dexerto.com
Our take
The six‑year gap underscores K/DA’s enduring popularity and Riot’s investment in cross‑media ventures. The EP’s release on 30 October and the World Championship performance in November signal a strategic push to re‑engage fans and expand the brand’s reach.
Background
K/DA is Riot Games’ virtual K‑pop group that debuted in 2018 with the single ‘POP/STARS’, featuring characters Ahri, Akali, Evelynn, and Kai'Sa voiced by real singers. The group’s debut video surpassed 668 million views and was followed by the 2020 EP ‘All Out’.
After a six‑year hiatus, K/DA returned with ‘Firestarter’ on 19 October 2026, bringing back i‑dle members Soyeon and Miyeon and adding new vocalists Sophie Powers and Mimi Webb. The release is accompanied by a new EP and a planned live performance at the 2026 World Championship opening ceremony.
The timeline
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Release of K/DA’s ‘Firestarter’ music video
K/DA reportedly releases the single ‘Firestarter’ with a music video that quickly gains traction.[1]
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Official announcement of K/DA comeback and ‘Firestarter’ single
Riot Games reportedly announces K/DA’s return with new single ‘Firestarter’.[3]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The release of ‘Firestarter’ and the announcement of the comeback are each based solely on reports from two outlets, with no primary source confirmation provided. The view count cited for the music video also comes from those same reports and has not been independently verified. The scheduled live performance at the World Championship opening ceremony remains pending and lacks any confirmed source.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
November 2026: Live performance at League of Legends World Championship Opening Ceremony.
November 2026: K/DA is reportedly scheduled to perform at the opening ceremony in November 2026.
Frequently asked
What is the current status of K/DA’s ‘Firestarter’ release?
As of October 19, 2026, per dexerto.com, the music video has already racked up more than three million YouTube views in just six hours.
Who are the vocalists on the new ‘Firestarter’ track?
The track features i-dle’s Soyeon and Miyeon returning as Akali and Ahri, with Sophie Powers as Evelynn and Mimi Webb as Kai'Sa.
When is the ‘Firestarter’ EP scheduled to be released?
The EP is slated for release on 30 October 2026.
When and where will K/DA perform live after the release?
K/DA is scheduled to perform at the League of Legends World Championship 2026 Opening Ceremony in November.
What was the fan reaction to the release?
Fans praised the animation and singers, with the video racking up over three million views in six hours.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- dexerto.com, K/DA fans say ‘Firestarter’ was worth the six-year wait as comeback racks up millions of views, Oct 19, 2026.
- Youtube (original post).
- gosugamers.net, K/DA makes long-awaited comeback with FIRESTARTER, featuring new voices for Evelynn and Kai'Sa, Oct 19, 2026.
- gosugamers.net, K/DA makes long-awaited comeback with FIRESTARTER, new EP and Worlds 2026 performance, Oct 19, 2026.
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 2 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “K/DA’s Firestarter Release After Six-Year Hiatus.”
GenZHype, 19 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/gaming/k-da-s-firestarter-release-after-six-year-hiatus/.