Violin-Driven K-Pop Artist ALL’N Drops Second Digital Single “Dream Higher”

The self-made solo artist returns with his second single, pairing electric violin, powerful vocals and high-energy performance with a message about pushing ambition beyond its limits.

South Korean-American artist ALL’N has released his second single, “Dream Higher,” worldwide through EMPIRE. The track arrived on major streaming platforms at 1 PM KST alongside its official music video on ALL’N’s YouTube channel, @alln_artist.

Following his debut single “We Up,” ALL’N continues to build a distinctive sound around one of his defining musical elements: the violin.

“Dream Higher” combines fast-paced rap verses, soaring vocals and an anthemic hook centered on the phrase “dream higher.” Running throughout the track is ALL’N’s signature electric violin, which drives the melody before taking center stage in a dramatic solo. The new release also introduces electric guitar into an ALL’N track for the first time, giving the production an even more forceful edge.

At its core, “Dream Higher” is about resilience and relentless ambition. The lyrics reflect the setbacks ALL’N faced on his path to becoming an artist while turning those experiences into motivation to aim beyond conventional expectations. Its central message encourages listeners to dream boldly enough that the people they once looked up to may one day become their competition.

That sense of determination carries into the music video, which was directed and edited by ALL’N himself and filmed using RED cinema cameras.

The visual emphasizes both performance and physical intensity, featuring breaking, choreography, backflips and pull-ups alongside scenes filmed under heavy rain. One of the video’s defining moments comes during ALL’N’s electric violin performance in the downpour, reinforcing the dramatic energy of the track.

The video ends on a more personal note with a written message from ALL’N addressed directly to his fandom, N’CORE, placing his relationship with supporters at the center of the release.

“Dream Higher” arrives four months after ALL’N made his official solo debut with “We Up” on April 15, 2026. The debut introduced audiences to his blend of contemporary K-pop production and violin-driven performance and led to appearances across major South Korean music programs including M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, Inkigayo and Show Champion.

The “We Up” music video has surpassed one million views on YouTube, while the single has accumulated more than 230,000 Spotify streams. Its “Extended Mix” and “Instrumental” versions have recorded more than 130,000 additional cumulative plays.

Beyond performing, ALL’N takes an unusually hands-on role in shaping his career. As the founder and CEO of SKS Entertainment, he is directly involved in the writing, production, creative direction and release strategy behind his music.

With “Dream Higher,” ALL’N builds on the violin-centered identity established with his debut while presenting a more intense and personal side of his artistry.

“Dream Higher” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Melon and other major streaming platforms, with the official music video available on YouTube.

About ALL’N

ALL’N, born Sam Sungmin Kang, is a South Korean-American singer-songwriter, producer, violinist and founder and CEO of SKS Entertainment.

Before beginning his career as a solo artist, ALL’N spent years as a competitive violinist and developed a performance style that combines classical musicianship with contemporary pop, dance and hip-hop influences.

His stage name is inspired by the English phrase “all in,” reflecting his commitment to giving everything to his work and ambitions. The name also connects to the Korean word for violin, 바이올린 (baiollin). Its final syllables, “올린,” provide a phonetic connection to ALL’N and reinforce the violin’s importance to his artistic identity.

ALL’N officially debuted on April 15, 2026 with “We Up,” overseeing multiple aspects of the project including music production, choreography, styling, visual direction and concept development.

Prior to his solo debut, he appeared as an A-Class finalist on iQIYI’s Youth With You.

His second single, “Dream Higher,” was released worldwide on August 14, 2026, continuing his fusion of electric violin and contemporary K-pop while delivering a message centered on perseverance, ambition and pursuing bigger goals.