Twenty years after his solo debut, g.o.d's Son Ho-young is back with a song about not forcing things. "Go Around" is his first solo track in about five years, and he will play two nights at KBS Arena in Seoul on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 .
What is Son Ho-young's 'Go Around' and when did it come out?
"Go Around" is a digital single by Son Ho-young, a member of g.o.d. It came out on Oct. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST on all major online music platforms, and the music video was released at the same time . The single marks the 20th anniversary of his solo debut. The Korea Times reports that it came out on a Wednesday and is his first solo track in about five years .
Quick Answer: "Go Around" is g.o.d member Son Ho-young's new digital single. It came out Oct. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST and is his first solo release since March 2021. He wrote the lyrics, which are about finding your own path. His solo concert "HORIZON" follows on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 at KBS Arena in Seoul.
His last solo release was "A Passing Time" (Korean title '흘러가는 시간 속에서'), which came out in March 2021 . That makes "Go Around" the first new solo song fans have had from him in more than five years.
Son wrote the lyrics himself, according to Topstar News . Sports Kyunghyang describes the track as rock-based synth-pop, sung in a clear, gentle light tenor. Its themes are freedom, personal conviction, shaking off outside pressure and finding your own way .
The release was teased over about two weeks on his official channels :
- Sept. 30 and Oct. 1: concept photos on social media
- Oct. 7–8: lyric posters
- Oct. 12: a mood film on his official social media and YouTube channel
- Oct. 14, 6 p.m. KST: the single and music video
The single is the first part of a 20th-anniversary project that leads into his "HORIZON" concerts at the end of the month .
Why is a song about taking the long way different from another love story?
"Go Around" is not a love song, and Son Ho-young wrote it that way on purpose. It is a light, rock-based pop track about how time, and sometimes a different route, can fix what effort alone cannot. The Korea Times described it as a deliberate break from another love story . Son said he wanted a song he could perform comfortably for years, with a simple message that things get better with time (source: The Korea Times, 2026-10). That makes the single a statement of where he stands 20 years into his solo career, more than a seasonal comeback track.
The sound backs up the message. Sports Kyunghyang calls the track rock-based synth-pop, sung in a crisp, gentle light tenor. Its lyrics, which Son wrote himself, deal with freedom, personal conviction, shaking off outside pressure and finding your own path . Those themes:
- Freedom: letting go of rules that came from other people
- Conviction: trusting your own judgement about which way to go
- Outside pressure: putting down what others expected of you
- Your own path: accepting that the direct route is not always the one that works
The title comes out of a change in how Son thinks about hard work. In his Korea Times interview he said that for most of his career he believed enough effort could fix anything, and that for many years he practiced singing about eight hours a day . At 46, he sees it differently:
"Some things don't happen no matter how hard you try, and that broke my spirit many times. Sometimes time or chance solves things," — Son Ho-young, g.o.d member and solo artist (source: The Korea Times)
He added, "Sometimes choosing a different path is what makes things work." He was clear that this is not about avoiding problems. He means noticing when a different approach succeeds where the direct one has failed . So "going around" in the song means taking a detour on purpose, not running away.
The same idea applies to his music. Son told the Korea Times that he found his own musical style late, and that before that he "often felt like I was fitting myself to something" . For fans who have followed him since his g.o.d years, "Go Around" sounds like that change finished: a song he picked for himself, built to last on stage, about the long way around being worth it.
How did Son get from g.o.d to 20 years of solo work?
Son Ho-young got to 20 years of solo work by keeping going after his group fell apart. He was one of the five members of g.o.d, a group that broke up in 2005, and he released his first solo album, "Yes," in 2006 . His career has run on two tracks since then. He makes his own records, and he also returns to g.o.d whenever the group gets back together.
According to The Korea Times, g.o.d debuted in 1999 under JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young. Their first song was "To Mother," about a boy who grows up poor while his mother quietly sacrifices for him . The paper says the songs that followed, "Love and Remember" (1999), "Lies" (2000) and "Road" (2001), earned g.o.d the title of Korea's "national group." The group still carries that title .
The Korea Times says the group's run stopped suddenly in 2004, when Yoon Kye-sang left while g.o.d was at its most popular. The other four members carried on until 2005 and then split up . The years that followed are what he means by the long way around. His solo work and the group's later reunions grew out of that break.
| Year | Milestone (per The Korea Times) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | g.o.d debuts with "To Mother"; "Love and Remember" follows |
| 2000–2001 | "Lies" and "Road" become hits |
| 2004 | Yoon Kye-sang leaves the group |
| 2005 | The remaining four members split up |
| 2006 | Son debuts solo with the album "Yes" |
| 2014 | All five members reunite for g.o.d's 15th anniversary |
| 2022–present | g.o.d performs together every year |
The timeline above is drawn from the Korea Times interview . The reunion is a big part of why his name still draws a crowd. All five members came back together in 2014, and the paper reports they have performed together every year since 2022 .
His return also fits a wider trend. On Oct. 2, 2026, The Korea Times grouped him with other first-generation K-pop acts that are coming back this year :
- Fin.K.L is returning as a full group after 21 years. The comeback is part of a two-year project leading up to its 30th anniversary .
- Fly to the Sky is back after eight years. This is its first activity since its 10th studio album in 2019 .
- Son Ho-young is the exception among these three. He never fully stepped away, because he kept performing at g.o.d's yearly concerts .
The article points out that these acts are putting out new music and planning longer-term work, not just touring their old hits. "Go Around" is Son's new release in that wave.
When and where is the HORIZON concert, and how do fans get tickets?
"HORIZON" is Son Ho-young's 20th-anniversary solo concert. It runs on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026, at KBS Arena in Gangseo District, western Seoul, according to The Korea Times . It is his first solo concert in five years. The last one was "Hello? SHY" in 2021 (source: Topstar News, 2026-10) .
The start times and ticket details below come from allkpop's concert announcement. That coverage is also carried in Sports Kyunghyang's English report. These details come from a single source, so check Ticketlink before making plans .
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Night 1 | Sat., Oct. 31, 2026, 6 p.m. KST | allkpop, via Sports Kyunghyang |
| Night 2 | Sun., Nov. 1, 2026, 5 p.m. KST | allkpop, via Sports Kyunghyang |
| Venue | KBS Arena, Gangseo District, Seoul | The Korea Times |
| Ticket sale opened | Oct. 2, 2026, 8 p.m. KST | allkpop, via Sports Kyunghyang |
| Ticketing platform | Ticketlink | allkpop, via Sports Kyunghyang |
His agency, Gemstone E&M, says the setlist and stories will cover his whole 20-year solo career. That includes ballads, pop and R&B, all sung live (source: Topstar News, 2026-10) .
The concert is the second stage of a 20th-anniversary project that started with "Go Around." According to the same announcement coverage, the celebrations opened with a fan exhibition called "SHY Prologue to 20" . Son also holds a solo fan meeting every March around his birthday, so fans who miss HORIZON can usually see him again in the spring (source: Topstar News) .
Notes for fans travelling from overseas:
- Tickets have been on sale for two weeks. Check Ticketlink for remaining seats before booking flights.
- Check whether Ticketlink offers international purchase for this show. Some Korean listings accept only domestic verification and payment.
- The two nights start at different times (6 p.m. and 5 p.m. KST). Plan your arrival for the night you booked.
- KBS Arena is in Gangseo District, on the western side of Seoul. If you are flying in on concert day, that is the same side of the city as Gimpo Airport.
The single was the quiet first step, and HORIZON is where the 20 years come together on stage. Two nights, one arena, and a setlist that spans his whole solo catalogue: that is the concrete plan. Seat availability is the one detail fans need to confirm themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Son Ho-young's 'Go Around' released?
Son Ho-young released the digital single "Go Around" on Oct. 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST on major online music platforms, according to Sports Kyunghyang and Topstar News . Korean coverage says the music video came out at the same time. It is his first solo release in about five years. The one before it was "A Passing Time," released in March 2021 .
What is 'Go Around' about?
"Go Around" is about freedom, personal conviction, shaking off outside pressure and finding your own path. Son wrote the lyrics himself, and Sports Kyunghyang describes the track as rock-based synth-pop sung in a light tenor. According to The Korea Times, he chose not to make it another love song. He wanted something he could perform comfortably for years, with the message that things get better with time.
When and where is the HORIZON concert?
HORIZON, Son Ho-young's first solo concert in five years, runs Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2026 at KBS Arena in Gangseo District, western Seoul, according to The Korea Times . An allkpop announcement, as reported by Sports Kyunghyang, gives the start times as 6 p.m. KST on Oct. 31 and 5 p.m. KST on Nov. 1. The same announcement says tickets went on sale on Ticketlink from Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. KST . Check Ticketlink directly for any remaining seats.
How long has Son Ho-young been a solo artist?
Son Ho-young has been a solo artist for 20 years. According to The Korea Times, he made his solo debut in 2006 with the album "Yes," after g.o.d split up in 2005 . "Go Around" and the HORIZON concerts mark that 20th anniversary in 2026. He is still active with g.o.d alongside his solo work.
Is g.o.d still active?
Yes. g.o.d is still active. According to The Korea Times, all five members reunited in 2014 for the group's 15th anniversary and have performed together every year since 2022 . The group debuted in 1999 under JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young and is still widely called Korea's "national group."
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