If you are a Filipino fan who spends your nights cheering for T1 during epic League of Legends matches and your days streaming SEVENTEEN music videos, your dream crossover just became reality. Spotify has brought these two massive worlds together in a historic collaboration that is sending shockwaves through both the gaming and K-pop communities.
For the first time in history, Spotify has released a Spotify Singles track dedicated entirely to an esports team. Titled One, the high-energy anthem is performed by DxS, the powerhouse vocal duo featuring DK and Seungkwan of SEVENTEEN. It is a song crafted specifically for T1 and the incredibly loyal fans who stand by them through every win, loss, and historic comeback.
The journey to this release was full of surprises. It all started with a hilarious mockumentary campaign that had fans doing a double take. The video imagined the T1 players trying to debut as a K-pop boy group, complete with idol training and styling. Just when fans thought they had seen it all, DK and Seungkwan stepped into the frame, revealing themselves as the real voices behind the team’s official anthem.
Produced by Sung Soo Han, the founder of PLEDIS Entertainment, and composed by the talented team of Nickko Young, d’tour, and Neckwav, One is more than just a catchy tune. The lyrics dive deep into themes of trust, resilience, and standing together in moments of doubt. It reflects the exact spirit of competitive gaming, where teammate trust is everything. Whether you are climbing the ranked ladder in your favorite game or just trying to survive a busy week, the song feels like an inspiring battle cry.
This release marks an exciting expansion for the Spotify Singles program, which has featured incredible K-pop and hip-hop artists since 2016. By stepping into the esports arena, the platform is giving gaming fans a unique way to celebrate their passion. As Gautam Talwar, Spotify’s General Manager for Asia Pacific, pointed out, esports and K-pop have some of the most passionate fandoms in the world. This collaboration is all about building a bridge between these two spaces and creating a deeper connection for fans who love both.
The excitement does not stop with the studio release. DK and Seungkwan will perform One live for the very first time on August 14 at the T1 Home Ground event in Seoul. For fans here in the Philippines and around the world who cannot make it to the venue, Spotify will release a special live performance video later this month, so you can experience the energy from the comfort of your screen.
So turn up your speakers, add the track to your playlist, and get ready to experience the perfect fusion of music and gaming. This is the anthem we did not know we needed, and it is here to stay.
