Lilas Shares New Song Puzzle (ikura of YOASOBI) – backstage moment

Lilas Shares New Song Puzzle (ikura of YOASOBI)

Lilas Shares New Song Puzzle (ikura of YOASOBI) – Album, Artist & Music Release Details

THEME FOR NEW SEASON OF KYŌ, SUKI NI NARIMASHITA: DAEGU EDITION

SOPHMORE SOLO ALBUM LAUGH OUT NOW

January 30, 2026 – Lilas – also known as ikura from J-pop duo YOASOBI – has released a new solo single, “Puzzle.” The song serves as the theme for the latest season of the ABEMA original romance reality series, Kyō, Suki ni Narimashita: Daegu Edition, airing now. Watch video HERE.

This marks Lilas’ fourth theme for the popular series, following “Romance no Yakusoku,” “Sparkle,” and most recently, “Koikaze.”

Lilas recently released her sophomore solo album, Laugh. The new record arrives nearly three years after her acclaimed solo debut LP, Sketch, and is a collection of songs that reflects her wide-ranging artistic growth, capturing her challenges and achievements across 13 tracks.

Last year, Lilas was named a global ambassador for COACH, joining their Fall 2025 campaign “Revive Your Courage.” This marked her first foray into serving as an ambassador for a fashion brand. She also recently shared an English version of her single “In Bloom.” Last month, Lilas teamed up with two international stars on their latest tracks: “Plus Rien” with acclaimed French rapper Orelsan, and “Perfectos Imperfectos,” the latest single from Spanish singer-songwriter Pablo Alborán. She also collaborated with South Korean hip-hop artist ZICO on “DUET.” Listen HERE

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Lilas LIVE TOUR 2026Laugh will be held across three locations this May:
May 5th and May 6th: Kobe World Memorial Hall, Hyogo, Japan
May 16th and May 17th: Pia Arena MM, Kanagawa, Japan
May 23rd: Olympic Hall at Olympic Park, Seoul, South Korea
WHO
ABOUT LILAS
Lilas is also known as ikura, vocalist of the acclaimed J-pop duo YOASOBI alongside composer Ayase.
As YOASOBI, the duo has garnered global acclaim since debuting in 2019 with viral hit “Into the Night (Yoru ni Kakeru),” which has surpassed 1.2 billion cumulative streams. Their 2023 single “Idol” was named #1 Song of the Year on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and broke several records.
They have performed at notable festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza and Primavera Sound, as well as headlined the iconic Radio City Music Hall for their first ever headlining New York City date and numerous shows across the U.S. This past June, YOASOBI played their landmark headline show in London at the OVO Arena Wembley.
ABOUT ZICO
ZICO has worked to shape his own unique musical identity. His distinct musical style pushes the boundaries of genre as seen across his extensive discography—11 singles including “SPOT!” and “Any song,” four EP with songs including “Freak” and “Summer Hate,” and the studio album THINKING with tracks like “Daredevil” and “Being left.” “SPOT!,” his 11th single featuring JENNIE, became a smash hit after its release this April. “Any song” placed #1 on various end-of-year charts for 2020, and the idea of dance challenges it helped to popularize remains a staple in K-pop today. Even 10 years on in his solo career, ZICO continues to reach further and greater heights with his unique vision for music.