KISS OF LIFE is gearing up for a new release and this time, they’re bringing their Japan debut title track home in Korean.
S2 Entertainment confirmed on the 13th that the group will release the digital single ‘Lucky’ on November 18. The track is the Korean version of ‘TOKYO MISSION START,’ the title song from their recent Japan debut album of the same name, released on November 5.
A Hit From Japan Gets Reimagined in Korean
Upon release in Japan, Tokyo Mission Start immediately entered the Oricon charts, signaling the group’s rising popularity in the region.
The title track’s confident attitude, bold sound design, and sharp performance resonated strongly with Japanese fans a momentum the group now intends to continue in Korea.
‘Lucky’ is expected to carry the same vibrant charisma and performance-centered energy, but with new emotional nuances and phrasing brought out through Korean lyrics. Fans are looking forward to hearing how the song shifts in tone while maintaining its signature attitude.
KISS OF LIFE Expands Global Presence
The group has been actively accelerating their overseas activities this year, with Japan being one of their major new markets. The Korean release of ‘Lucky’ allows them to bridge audiences between both countries, building a seamless global narrative for their music.
Industry insiders note that KISS OF LIFE has built a reputation as one of the most promising performance-focused girl groups of the 5th generation, praised for their live skills, swagger-heavy stage presence, and fresh sonic identity.
The Korean version of their Japan debut track also hints at a strategic move—introducing local fans to the group’s international content while bolstering continuity in their discography.
Editor’s Insight
Releasing a Korean version of a Japan debut track is not just about accessibility.
It is also a way of testing how a song evolves across different audiences.
If Lucky resonates in Korea as strongly as it did in Japan, it could strengthen KISS OF LIFE’s position as a group that moves fluidly between markets rather than being tied to one.
That kind of flexibility is becoming increasingly important for newer K-pop groups building global recognition.