Multi-hyphenate artist KUN — singer, producer, fashion icon, and global pop sensation — has officially released his highly anticipated new single, “Deadman,” now available on all major streaming platforms. Marking his debut release under the pioneering global music and media company 88rising, this launch signals a bold new chapter in KUN’s international career.
Blending modern production with classic soul and vintage rock influences, “Deadman” is a guitar-driven track that showcases KUN’s dynamic vocal range, moving effortlessly between delicate falsetto and full-bodied belts. The emotionally charged performance captures themes of passion, longing, and reinvention, marking a striking new sonic direction for the chart-topping artist.
KUN remarked of this new era, “When you give your whole self — body, soul, everything — in that surrender, something in you is reborn.”
Accompanying the release is a cinematic music video directed by Jared Hogan, expanding the song’s emotional resonance into a surreal, genre-blending narrative. Set in a Western-inspired desert landscape, KUN appears on horseback in frontier attire — embodying a lone warrior figure, swapping the traditional pistol for a striking sword. Trapped in a dreamlike loop of desire and destruction, he is repeatedly struck down by the woman he cannot escape. The video mirrors the fever-dream intensity of the song and delivers a striking visual interpretation of obsession and transformation.
'Deadman' Music Video
Listen to “Deadman” HERE
The release of “Deadman” marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for KUN. Later this year, he will continue unveiling new music, with additional releases and U.S. appearances planned throughout the summer.
KUN (Cai Xukun) first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Chinese boy group Nine Percent and has since emerged as a defining voice in global pop. Known for his warm, expressive vocals and keen production sensibilities, he has earned widespread acclaim not only as a performer, but also as a songwriter and producer. His hits - including “Wait Wait Wait” (directed by Grammy-winner Dave Meyers), “Rebirth” (in collaboration with top DJ KSHMR), and “Afterglow” - have broken streaming records and garnered major accolades, including the Tencent Music Chart Golden Single and the Billboard Global No. 1s China Representative title. With a rapidly growing international fanbase, KUN continues to expand his influence and artistry on the world stage.
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