ALL’N’s second single arrives like a strike of lightning—an electric violin cutting through a storm, a message written directly to fans, and a self‑made artist doubling down on the idea that dreams should feel impossible.
South Korean‑American artist ALL’N released his new single “Dream Higher” today through EMPIRE, marking his return just four months after his debut “We Up.” As CEO of his own label, SKS Entertainment, ALL’N continues to shape every part of his artistry himself: writing, producing, directing, and performing with the precision of someone who refuses to wait for permission.
The track dropped worldwide on August 14th, alongside a self‑directed music video on his YouTube channel.
“Dream Higher” is engineered for impact. Rapid‑fire rap verses collide with soaring high notes, anchored by the instrument that defines ALL’N’s sound: his electric violin. The melody runs through the entire track, eventually exploding into a rain‑soaked solo that feels cinematic and defiant. For the first time, electric guitar joins the arrangement, adding grit to the song’s emotional core.
The hook—“dream, dream, dream higher”—is designed to be shouted back, a chant that sits somewhere between motivation and battle cry.
Lyrically, it’s his rawest work yet. ALL’N writes openly about the setbacks he survived, the pain he refuses to hide, and the ambition he’s now aiming beyond reach. The idols he once admired have become the rivals he measures himself against.
Shot on RED cinema cameras and directed by ALL’N himself, the “Dream Higher” music video mirrors the intensity of the song with physicality: breaking, backflips, choreography under a downpour, and shirtless pull‑ups that underline the discipline behind his craft.
The video ends with something rare in K‑pop visuals—a full written letter from ALL’N to his fandom, N’CORE, displayed on screen. It’s a direct message of gratitude, honesty, and challenge: dream higher with him.
ALL’N debuted on April 15, 2026 with “We Up,” a violin‑driven track that earned over 1.5M YouTube views and took him across major Korean music broadcasts including M Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, Inkigayo, and Show Champion. Across Spotify, the single and its extended versions have surpassed 360,000 cumulative streams.
Before debuting, he was already known as an A‑Class finalist on iQIYI’s Youth With You, one of China’s biggest survival programs.
Born Sam Sungmin Kang, he chose the name ALL’N as a double‑layered identity: the English phrase “all in,” and a clever nod to the Korean word for violin (“바이올린”), whose final syllables (“올린”) sound like his stage name.
“Dream Higher” isn’t just a comeback—it’s a statement of intent. ALL’N is building a lane where classical training, K‑pop performance, and self‑driven artistry collide. And he’s inviting listeners to aim for something that scares them a little.
The single is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, Melon, and all other major platforms.
Image and Video Credits: SKS Entertainment