Lngshot

Lngshot
Lngshot in 2026
From L–R: Woojin, Ryul, Ohyul, and Louis
Background information
OriginSeoul, South Korea
Genres
Years active2025 (2025)–present
Label
Members
  • Ohyul
  • Ryul
  • Woojin
  • Louis
Websitelngshot4sho.com

Lngshot (Korean: 롱샷; RR: Rongsyat; pronounced "long shot", stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed in 2025. The band consists of Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin, and Louis. It is the first boy band formed and managed by More Vision, the record label founded by American rapper Jay Park. They debuted on January 13, 2026 with the single "Moonwalkin'", the lead single of their first extended play (EP) Shot Callers.

Name

The name comes from the phrase "long shot," meaning something with a low probability of success. Woojin told The Korea Times that the name initially felt unfamiliar because the term is not commonly used, but he later accepted it, realizing that no alternative word captured the same meaning.[1]

History

2025: Pre-debut and "Saucin'"

Lngshot was formed by American rapper Jay Park under his record label More Vision, with Park saying he wanted to assemble a group built around people who shared his mindset.[1] In August 2025, Park performed at a Hanyang University festival, where Lngshot made a surprise appearance and showcased a then‑unreleased song.[2] Throughout the month he gradually revealed the members' names, released teasers of their song, and shared photos of the members with their faces obscured.[3] A month later, Park posted a photo of the band giving the middle finger to the camera, prompting criticism of their concept and for the gesture.[4][5]

In November 2025, Lngshot released the mixtape 4shoboiz Mixtape and followed with their pre‑debut single "Saucin'" the next month.[6] The "Saucin'" music video featured Jay Park parodying a CEO who humorously scolds the group for their middle‑finger photo, satirizing earlier criticisms.[7] They performed at the 2025 Melon Music Awards alongside Jay Park and artists from H1ghr Music.[8] Louis was featured on the "Lullaby Remix" by American singer JD McCrary, which also included Jay Park and Paradise.[9]

2026: Debut and Shot Callers

On January 13, 2026, Lngshot released their debut single "Moonwalkin'" and the extended play Shot Callers, and performed "Moonwalkin'" and "Saucin'" on the Mnet music program M Countdown.[10][11] "Moonwalkin'" was the first song the group recorded, originally intended for Woojin as a solo artist, and references American singers Michael Jackson and Beyoncé.[12]

Two weeks after their debut, member Woojin told Harper's Bazaar in an interview that American rapper Tory Lanez was a role model, provoking controversy because of Lanez's involvement in the shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. His remarks, and an earlier image of him wearing merchandise bearing the text "Free Tory," prompted a backlash against the group.[13][14] On January 27, the group released the music video for "FaceTime," featuring the members dancing alongside trainees from a girl group under More Vision. The video and subsequent performance with the trainees prompted fan criticism and led some Chinese and Korean fans to send protest trucks to More Vision's offices, while others criticized the protests as excessive.[15][16]

Lngshot was named Billboard Korea's February 2026 Rookie of the Month.[17]

Artistry

Jay Park described the group's vision as one that "chases what it loves first and lets authenticity win over the crowd."[18] Their performance of "Moonwalkin'" was noted by The Korea Times for avoiding "sounding too derivative, a common pitfall for some hip-hop-leaning K-pop acts, instead presenting an identity grounded in talent".[1] More Vision described the band as aiming to become "one of the most influential acts in pop music."[19] The group's musical identity and social media content were described by The Korea Herald as featuring a "hip-hop-based sound and unorthodox member dynamics" that defied prevailing K-pop trends, with the publication naming them, alongside Hybe boy band Cortis, as among the acts redefining creativity within the industry.[20]

Members

  • Ohyul (오율)
  • Ryul (률)
  • Woojin (우진)
  • Louis (루이)

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, selected chart positions, and sales figures
Title Details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[21]
Shot Callers 3

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, showing selected details
Title Details
4shoboiz Mixtape
  • Released: November 5, 2025
  • Labels: More Vision
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[22] 		MYS
[23] 		NZ
Hot
[24] 		SGP
[25] 		TWN
[26] 		VIE
Hot
[27] 		WW
Excl.
US
[28]
"Saucin'" 2025 — — — — — — — Shot Callers
"Moonwalkin'" 2026 109 10 13 16 5 39 180
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
SGP
Reg.
[25] 		TWN
[29]
"Never Let Go" 2026 16 17 Shot Callers

References

  1. ^ a b c Pyo, Kyung-min (January 13, 2026). "Jay Park says K-pop lost its romantic spirit, introduces LNGSHOT as his answer". The Korea Times.
  2. ^ Hicap, Jonathan (September 22, 2025). "Jay Park unveils his first K-pop boy band LNGSHOT". Manila Bulletin.
  3. ^ "Jay Park unveils LNGSHOT members Ryul, Woojin, Rui, and Oyul ahead of 2026 debut". Moneycontrol. September 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Kim, Chae-yeon (September 20, 2025). "박재범 1호 아이돌, 추구미는 알겠는데 초면에 가운데 손가락..호감도 '뚝' [Oh!쎈 이슈]". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean).
  5. ^ Jung, Si-nae (September 22, 2025). "Jay Park-produced idol group draws backlash over 'middle-finger' photo". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  6. ^ Gaviria, Carlos (December 19, 2025). "Rookie boy group LNGSHOT drops teaser photos ahead of their debut". Music Mundial.
  7. ^ "'박재범 1호 아이돌' LNGSHOT(롱샷), 선공개곡 Saucin M/V 오픈! 도파민 터지는 에너지". Circle Chart (in Korean). December 22, 2025.
  8. ^ Shin, Ha-nee (January 13, 2026). "New Jay Park-backed boy band LNGSHOT unfazed by odds of success". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  9. ^ Seunghun, Ji (November 21, 2025). "'Jay Park's First Idol' LNGSHOT's Louis Collaborates with Rising American Star J.DON". Maeil Business Newspaper.
  10. ^ "'박재범 아이돌' 롱샷, 오늘(15일) 데뷔곡 'Moonwalkin'' 최초 공개". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). January 15, 2026.
  11. ^ Lee, Jung-joo (January 13, 2026). "Jay Park launches first boy group Lngshot with debut EP 'Shot Callers'". The Korea Herald.
  12. ^ Perez, Daniela Gonzalez (January 13, 2026). "Jay Park's boy band project LNGSHOT holds EP release showcase — in pictures". Korea JoongAng Daily.
  13. ^ Price, Joe (January 26, 2026). "Member of Rising K-Pop Group LNGSHOT Under Fire After Calling Tory Lanez His 'Role Model'". Complex.
  14. ^ "#SHOWBIZ: K-pop boy band's member slammed for naming convicted shooter as role model". New Straits Times. January 27, 2026.
  15. ^ Lee, Min-ju (February 2, 2026). ""우리가 ATM인가" 롱샷 팬덤, 女연습생 끼워팔기에 뿔났다" (in Korean).
  16. ^ "Fans get upset at K-pop group LNGSHOT dancing with female trainees…for a music show (VIDEO)". Malay Mail. February 1, 2026.
  17. ^ "LNGSHOT Is Billboard K-Pop Rookie of the Month for February: Exclusive Photos". Billboard. 2026-02-05. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  18. ^ Kan, Kyung-youn. "Jay Park's New Boy Band LNGSHOT Says He Always Told Them to "Stay Humble"". SBS Star.
  19. ^ Pyo, Kyung-min (January 1, 2026). "K-pop's next generation: Which rookie groups will debut in 2026?". The Korea Times.
  20. ^ Lee, Jung-joo (January 30, 2026). "Cortis and Lngshot break the traditional K-pop mold, redefining creativity in idol system". The Korea Herald.
  21. ^ a b
  22. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 5 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  23. ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Top 20". Official Southeast Asia Charts. Retrieved February 3, 2025. [Choose country's chart and enter "Lngshot" into the search field]
  24. ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  25. ^ a b "The Official Singapore Charts Week 5 (23 - 29 Jan 2026)". RIAS. Retrieved February 3, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  26. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of January 31, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  27. ^ "Billboard Vietnam Hot 100: Week of February 7, 2026". Billboard Vietnam. Retrieved February 4, 2026 – via Facebook.
  28. ^ "Billboard Global Excl. US: Week of February 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  29. ^ "Taiwan Songs: Week of February 7, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
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