Ha Sung-woon returns with ‘Tell The World’: A hopeful and introspective start to 2026

Ha Sung-woon, acclaimed South Korean singer under BPM Entertainment and ex-member of HOTSHOT together with project group Wanna One, will bring full swing to 2026 as he releases his much anticipated digital single, Tell The World. January 5th is the date set for the song to be out at 6 PM KST the announcement was made by BIGPLANETMADE Entertainment who also shared a teaser through their official channels. The teaser shows Ha Sung-woon in an environment where light and shadow interact which tells that his music will become more matured and it also depicts how much an artist can evolve.

This release is of great importance being the first solo music of Ha Sung-woon in a year and six months, since his mini-album Blessed came out in July 2024. Marketed as a New Year’s gift to his hardcore fan base- ‘Haneul’, availability of the single does promise not only a come back to music but also an articulation of HANEUL’s artistic self. The narrative of Tell The World is introspective and symbolic, encapsulating the journey of someone who even with pains and hardship, takes step forward progressively into the world with hope – getting people to see their own light even in dark moments.

Before releasing his debut single Ha Sung-woon held a “2025 HA SUNG WOON FANMEETING [Tell The World]” at Seoul’s YES24 Live Hall on December 30 and 31, 2025. At the end of the year fanmeeting, he was able to send the song to his audience in an advance position which resulted in a close and emotional moment of connection. It gave a chance for him to perform for both his music brand and fans, through singing his past hit songs such as I Wanna, BIRD, Mystery, Blue, and 촛불 with performances as well as fan interactions that take him from childhood Avenue through auditions debut and beyond.

Types like the “하성운 키우기 게임 하린스 메이커” helped fans stay active on missions and finally appreciated the artist’s consideration of fan engagement. The world was able to witness the debut performance of Teach The World and concluding it with a very much moving message that was projected on-screen : “This song tells the hopeful story of someone who, despite being hurt and lost in darkness, slowly walks toward the world. It is my desire that all people find their own light even in the darkest of times.” This indeed affirms to what the song talks about which is hope, determination and self support system.

Mature and contemplative aesthetic is visually the message conveyed by these materials of promotion. The teasers show Ha Sung-woon in front of mainly dark backgrounds lit dramatically with red hues, also subtle “ghosting” effects are used to depict the both intensity and dreamlike qualities.

His styling (a bit tousled hairstyle along with the elegant, mature wardrobe choices) and his intense yet introspective gaze collectively accentuate an emotional depth that align the concept of the single. Light and shadow in these images work together to represent song’s narrative arc as it moves from darkness towards clarity which portrays a common human experience that everyone goes through; overcoming struggles and finding hope.

Ha Sung-woon prior to Tell The World was able to maintain the interest of people by actively participating in different platforms.

In the year 2025 only, he became a contributor in the following OSTs: 그때의 나에게 (To Myself Back Then), Ending Credit, Japanese animation theme song Finale., and 다시 첫사랑 (“First Love Again”) indicating that his insistent musical activity was unaffected by him not releasing a solo album.

Apart from music, he was also kept engaged on YouTube where he started his own channel “하일병 (Hailbyeong)” with content and television shows such as 뭉쳐야 찬다 4 on JTBC or Steel Heart Club on Mnet so that he could foster fans' support and preserve his diverse nature in show business sector. Through Tell The World, Ha Sung-woon reintroduces new music and expresses himself through a blend of self-reflection, deeper fan engagement and artistic growth. The single stands as iconic of perseverance and renewal, telling a story of hope and strength to the listeners while it marks a significant step in his career development.

So, while Sung Woon is about to usher 2026 through his Tell The World he together with his fans are promised to have an emotional yet sonorous beginning of the year.