Han Back to Life Released as Stray Kids Member’s New SKZ-PLAYER Single

HAN of Stray Kids released the solo digital single “back to life” at 6 p.m. on June 11, 2026, marking the formal digital release of a song previously introduced through the group’s SKZ-PLAYER content. The release was listed by JYP Entertainment on Stray Kids’ official notice page and was also reported by Korean outlets as part of the group’s self-produced content project. ¹ ²

The single, styled in lowercase as “back to life,” is credited as a solo release by 한 (Stray Kids) on Bugs, where it is listed with JYP Entertainment as agency and Dreamus as distributor. ³ The release centers on HAN’s own creative participation, with multiple reports noting that he took part in both writing lyrics and composing the track. ² ⁴

Han Back to Life Release Details

The official rollout of Han Back to Life followed a two-step path: first as a video under SKZ-PLAYER, then as a digital single. Bugs describes the song as part of SKZ-PLAYER and states that it was first shown as a video on May 9, 2026, before its June 11 digital release. ³ MoneyToday, carrying an IZE report, also noted that the song had first appeared through SKZ-PLAYER on Stray Kids’ official social media channels on May 9, 2026. ⁵

Yonhap News Agency reported that JYP Entertainment announced the 6 p.m. release of HAN’s solo digital single on June 11, 2026, and identified it as part of Stray Kids’ SKZ-PLAYER content project. ² Newsis likewise reported the same release time and described the track as a new song within Stray Kids’ self-produced content. ⁴

The official Stray Kids notice page listed HAN’s “back to life” as released online on June 11, 2026. The same notice list also showed an online cover update dated June 10, confirming the official rollout immediately before the digital release. ¹

SKZ-PLAYER Context

SKZ-PLAYER is the framework in which “back to life” was first presented. The project is described in the source material as a platform for members’ individual music and production work, with the song introduced as part of that member-focused content rather than as a group single. ⁶

Sports Kyunghyang reported that “back to life” was released at 6 p.m. on June 11 after the song video was introduced through SKZ-PLAYER on May 9, 2026. The report also described the project as a place where members present individual music and production work. ⁶ This places the digital single within a broader format that highlights each member’s creative output while remaining connected to Stray Kids’ official content channels.

MoneyToday’s IZE report added that all eight Stray Kids members were expected to release new SKZ-PLAYER songs sequentially this year. ⁵ Within that context, HAN’s “back to life” is positioned as one of the year’s member-led SKZ-PLAYER releases, following the earlier video presentation and preceding other expected entries in the sequence.

HAN’s Creative Participation

The available release information consistently emphasizes HAN’s role in creating the song. Bugs states that HAN participated in the lyrics and composition, while Yonhap, Newsis and Sports Kyunghyang also reported his involvement in writing and composing. ³ ² ⁴ ⁶

Bugs also includes HAN’s own comments on the track. In translated form, he described it as “rough yet lyrical, forceful yet quiet,” saying listeners could feel a range of moods in the song. ³ He also said the lyrics contain “a resolve not to lose oneself,” giving the release a stated thematic focus without requiring additional interpretation beyond the album comment. ³

Newsis reported that the song also highlights instrumental performance elements, while reiterating HAN’s participation in writing and composing. ⁴ The sources do not provide a full production credit list or a detailed track arrangement breakdown, so the confirmed public record is limited to the single’s release status, SKZ-PLAYER connection, HAN’s writing and composition participation, and the distributor and agency information shown on Bugs.

Han Back to Life SKZ-PLAYER single release stage concept

The release of “back to life” gives HAN’s SKZ-PLAYER track a formal digital single status after its earlier video introduction on May 9, 2026. Based on the available official and media records, the confirmed focus is clear: HAN’s solo song was released online on June 11, 2026, as part of Stray Kids’ SKZ-PLAYER project, with HAN participating in its lyrics and composition.