ATEEZ's Hongjoong is joining hands with American singer-songwriter Bazzi. Their new collaborative song 'ENOuGH (w/Bazzi)' will be released on September 18 at 1 PM.

The collaboration was officially announced when the group's agency, KQ Entertainment, revealed the release schedule at midnight on the 11th through ATEEZ's official SNS. Bazzi, who is active in the pop and R&B genres, features on the new track.

Bazzi is an artist who has gained worldwide popularity with songs such as 'Mine' and 'Beautiful.' With 'Mine,' he reached No. 11 on the U.S. Billboard 'Hot 100,' and with his first full-length album 'COSMIC,' he ranked No. 14 on the 'Billboard 200.'

■ 'ENOuGH' Completed with Bazzi's Feature

The spoiler image released on the 10th, the day before the announcement, showed a forest visible beyond a spaceship cockpit and the silhouettes of two figures in the fog. It was accompanied by the message, "The journey will be endless, eternal, and infinite. And still, I choose to begin," drawing the attention of fans around the world. In the subsequently released announcement images, a metallic space, outfits, and dynamic movements stood out alongside facial afterimages.

■ A Legacy of Producing and Collaboration Since the Debut Album

Hongjoong has participated in the production and creation of several songs since ATEEZ's debut album. He has steadily expanded his musical activities through the 'BY. HONGJOONG' project, his self-composed songs 'A Walker' and 'Why Do You Love,' and his solo track 'NO1.' In 2024, he continued collaborating with artists at home and abroad, featuring on Chung Ha's 'EENIE MEENIE,' Odetari's 'SMB,' and a new version of British singer-songwriter Bradley Simpson's 'Almost.'

■ ATEEZ Wins Consecutive Awards at Domestic and International Ceremonies

ATEEZ has recently racked up awards at various ceremonies, including the Disc Bonsang at the 39th Golden Disc Awards, K-Pop Artist of the Year at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Seoul Mayor's Award at the 7th Newsis K-Expo, the Prime Minister's Commendation at the Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards, and the Grand Artist (Daesang) at the Korea Grand Music Awards. In 2026, they also received numerous awards, including Best Artist, Artist of the Year (Daesang), and World Stage at the Hanteo Music Awards, the Disc Bonsang at the Golden Disc Awards, Record of the Year (Daesang) at ASEA, the Bonsang and Daesang at the Seoul Music Awards, and the K World Dream Best Stage Award at the KWDA.

The new song 'ENOuGH (w/Bazzi),' a collaboration between Hongjoong and Bazzi, will be available on various online music sites starting at 1 PM on September 18.