The long wait is finally over. Fans can now enjoy the highly anticipated collaboration between d4vd and Hyunjin from Stray Kids.
Their emotional track, ‘Always Love’, beautifully combines d4vd’s signature voice filled with longing and Hyunjin’s soft, soothing vocals.
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Story of Collaboration between d4vd and Hyunjin
Speculation about their collaboration began when Hyunjin mentioned d4vd in a Teen Vogue interview.
In response, d4vd gave a shoutout during a Korean radio broadcast.
Their connection grew through mutual support online and eventually led to an in-person meeting at Stray Kids’ concert in Los Angeles.
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That meeting sparked the creation of ‘Always Love’.
The song tells a deeply emotional story through a series of questions that eventually lead to a quiet, heartfelt declaration: “I don’t need no one else, but you.”
Their voices perfectly capture the complexity of love and the peace that can come with letting go.
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d4vd explained that the song redefines how we understand love, showing that what matters most is simply the presence of someone special.
‘Always Love’ follows the release of d4vd’s debut album WITHERED, which includes 15 tracks exploring the fragile cycle of love.
Critics have praised the album:
Rolling Stone described Withered as “a brokenhearted bombshell,”
The Hollywood Reporter noted its introspective depth,
and GRAMMY.com said it marks “a new beginning” for the Houston-born artist.
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The album features songs like ‘What Are You Waiting For’, ‘Crashing’ (a duet with Kali Uchis), and ‘Feel It’.
The songs gained widespread attention through its feature in the Prime Video series Invincible, earning over 2 million daily streams.
Currently, d4vd is embarking on the WITHERED 2025 World Tour, with stops across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia.
With ‘Always Love’, d4vd and Hyunjin deliver a track that speaks to the hearts of fans around the world.
A tender anthem about embracing love, even in its most vulnerable form.