STAYC '2 L0VE' (2026)

What is STAYC 2 L0VE?

2:LOVE is the sixth single album by South Korean girl group STAYC, released on June 16, 2026. The album is distributed under High Up Entertainment and licensed to Kakao Entertainment. STAYC, which stands for "Star To A Young Culture," is a six-member girl group under High Up Entertainment that debuted in November 2020.

The single album contains four tracks, with the title track stylized as "2 L0VE" using a zero in place of the letter 'O'. This stylization connects to the album's tennis-themed concept, referencing the 2:0 score format used in the sport. The production involves Black Eyed Pilseung's Rado, who co-produced the title track alongside much of STAYC's existing material.

The album was released in multiple physical versions, including a standard version and a PLVE version, each containing different photobook configurations and collectible items. The standard version includes a 56-page photobook, CD, bookband, fragrance card, photo cards, postcards, and member letters. This release marks STAYC's continued presence in the K-pop industry, building on their established "teen fresh" musical identity while exploring summer-themed pop sounds.

Song credits and production details

Lyrics and composition

Black Eyed Pilseung and Jeon Goon handled the lyrical and compositional duties for all tracks on the album. Black Eyed Pilseung, a production duo that has written and composed nearly every STAYC song since the group's formation, maintained their role as the primary creative force behind the release. Jeon Goon, a frequent collaborator with Black Eyed Pilseung since 2016, co-wrote the lyrics alongside the duo. The title track runs for 3 minutes and 6 seconds.

Arranging and production

The production credits feature multiple contributors across the album's four tracks. FLYT, who began working with Black Eyed Pilseung in 2022, arranged and produced tracks 1, 3, and 4, while also providing background vocals, bass, drums, and keyboard on select songs. Rado handled the arrangement for track 1, contributing drums, keyboard, and guitar to the production. TAK arranged the fourth track, performing drums, keyboard, and bass. Recording sessions took place at Ingrid Studio, with Jeong Eun-kyung managing recording and digital editing responsibilities. Mixing occurred at Koko Sound Studio under the direction of Drk, supported by assistant mixers Kim Jun-sang, Ji Min-woo, On Seong-yoon, and Kim Joon-young.

2 L0VE lyrics and music video

Korean lyrics

The opening verse features the lines "Two love, two love I'm falling / Two love, two love" followed by "STAYC girls It's going down". The first verse continues with "Now, now, now I know 헷갈리고 있는데 / Now, now, now you move 아무 생각 못 하게 / Why, why, why, oh, boy? / 나의 ponytail보다 높이 뛰는 heartbeat". The refrain includes "Pretty eyes I know jump right in / Silly face 나 이대로 dive in / 알려줘 너의 everything". The chorus repeats "Two love, two love Keep calling / 처음 느끼는 emotion / 져도 져도 괜찮은 걸".

English translation

The translated opening maintains "2 LOVE 2 LOVE I'm falling / 2 LOVE 2 LOVE Keep calling". The first verse translates to "Now now now I know, I'm getting so confused / Now now now you move Making me lose my mind / Why why why oh boy My heartbeat jumps faster than my ponytail sways". The chorus conveys "An emotion I've never felt / It's okay even if I lose my way".

Music video concept

The music video teaser released on June 14 captures bright and carefree moments featuring the members' vibrant summer energy and rhythmic visual direction. Through their own perspectives, the members portray natural actions and emotions that emerge when thinking about someone or something they love.

Review and reception of 2 L0VE

The release marked STAYC's return following an 11-month absence from promotional activities, during which disbandment speculation emerged within fan communities. Member Yoon addressed these concerns, stating she could not imagine living without her bandmates. The album received a user score of 76 based on 52 ratings on Album of the Year. Multiple users praised the production quality, with one reviewer describing the b-sides as exceptionally executed and another characterizing the project as "kpop perfection". A separate review ranked all four tracks at 10/10, calling the release a perfect summer EP and potentially one of STAYC's strongest projects.

High Up Entertainment announced a multi-city fan concert tour titled "Stay Closer" in support of the release, scheduled across seven locations including Seoul, Manila, Macao, Taipei, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Industry analysts predicted strong ticket sales alongside the deployment of exclusive digital content as part of marketing strategies. The reception presents a contrast to previous critical assessments of STAYC's work, notably NME's 3/5 rating for their 2022 release "We Need Love," which suggested the group had played it safe.

FAQs

When does the album release? The sixth single album releases on June 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST, converting to 5 a.m. EDT and 2 a.m. PDT for North American audiences.

How many tracks does the album contain? The album features four tracks: the title track "2 L0VE," "WHERE YOU AT?," "SORRY," and "BEAT MY LOVE".

Where can physical copies be purchased? Physical versions are available through Weverse Shop, yes24, Kyobo, Aladin, Makestar, Soundwave, HelloLive, and Ktown4u. The album is offered in COURT ZINE, PLAYER PROFILE, and PLVE versions, whereas HelloLive does not stock the PLVE edition. Pre-orders operated from June 1, 2026 at 12:00 KST through June 15, 2026 at 23:59 KST.

Which cities host the fan-concert tour? The "STAY CLOSER" tour begins with two Seoul performances in August 2026, followed by international stops in Manila, Macau, Taipei, Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, totaling seven cities. Specific dates and venues for international locations remained unannounced as of June 6, 2026.

Does the title track have a music video? An official music video releases simultaneously with the album on June 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. KST.