K-Pop Icons Highlight Reclaim BEAST Name with Emotional Comeback Single ‘Never Ending’

Celebrated K-pop group HIGHLIGHT—formerly known as BEAST—is making a powerful nostalgic return to their roots with a pre-release single titled ‘Never Ending’ under their original moniker. Set for release on June 16th at 6PM KST, the track will appear on their upcoming sixth mini-album, ‘From Real to Surreal’.

This marks the first time in nearly a decade that the group is releasing new music as BEAST, since their 2016 full-length album ‘Highlight’. After resolving rights to the BEAST trademark last year, the group (Yoon Doojoon, Yang Yoseob, Lee Gikwang, and Son Dongwoon) is now embracing the name that initially put them on the map in the K-pop industry.

‘Never Ending’ is a deeply emotional ballad that draws parallels between a past relationship and the ending of a film. The song captures feelings of regret and longing, tapping into the group’s well-known ability to evoke heartfelt emotion through rich vocal harmonies and sophisticated arrangement.

HIGHLIGHT, or rather BEAST, has long been beloved for their emotionally charged ballads such as ‘Rainy Days’, ’12:30′, ‘Ribbon’, and ‘All My Life’. These timeless tracks have left an indelible mark on fans and playlists alike, and ‘Never Ending’ is poised to join that legacy with its poignant lyrics and refined musicality.

This symbolic return under the BEAST name is more than just a branding decision—it’s a tribute to their journey, their loyal fanbase, and their evolution as artists. It’s a gesture that reconnects them with the powerful memories that shaped a generation of K-pop. With the full mini-album ‘From Real to Surreal’ scheduled for release on June 28, listeners can expect a collection that continues to blend realism and dream-like artistry.

Fans can stream ‘Never Ending’ on all major music platforms starting June 16, reigniting the flame that first burned with BEAST and now evolves with HIGHLIGHT.