Seventeen member THE8 has released his self-composed song "Star Crossing Night (feat. GALI)." According to his agency Pledis Entertainment on the 29th, THE8 released the new song at 11 a.m. through SODA MUSIC, a music platform under China's Douyin. Starting from the 30th, the track will also be available on major domestic and international music platforms such as Melon, Genie, Spotify, and YouTube.

"Star Crossing Night (feat. GALI)" captures the perspective of a narrator reminiscing about a past love. THE8 participated in writing and composing the song, inspired by the night sky and a disappearing shooting star. The sound combines electronic music and R&B elements with emotional vocals, creating a wistful and dreamy atmosphere. The track features rapper GALI, who ranked third in the Chinese iQIYI hip-hop competition program "Rap of China 2020."

THE8 collaborated with Douyin, the largest short-form video platform in China, and Wonderland, a global fashion and culture magazine headquartered in the UK, to produce "Star Crossing Night (feat. GALI)." He has shown talent not only in dance and singing but also in art and fashion, showcasing comprehensive artistic sensibility that encompasses both music and visuals through this new release.

The cover image released alongside the song depicts THE8 surrounded by starlight. The image creates an artistic and mysterious mood through the strong contrast between light and darkness. Additionally, concept shorts in the form of a music film will be released later.

THE8 has demonstrated a broad musical spectrum by releasing various songs, including team albums and Chinese digital singles such as "Dreams Come True," "那幕 (Falling Down)," "Side By Side," and "海城 (Hai Cheng)." Last year, he revealed his singer-songwriter side by releasing his first Chinese EP "STARDUST," with credits on all tracks.

Along with the new song release, THE8 has also announced his appearance at a major local music festival. He will perform as the headliner on the final day of the "YJ (Yue Jian Chao Xiang) music festival," held over two days on September 20 and 21 in Beijing, China. This will be THE8's first festival stage as a solo artist. Approximately 60,000 attendees are expected over the two days.

THE8's new song and festival appearance will mark an important milestone in his musical journey. He plans to continue communicating with fans through various musical experiments in the future.