Ko Young-bae, the vocalist of the band SORAN, and EJ, a member of the global group &TEAM, have formed a special musical connection.

On June 11, a duet challenge video featuring Ko Young-bae and &TEAM’s EJ was posted on SORAN’s official SNS channels to the tune of SORAN’s new song, "ceremony (Feat. MIYEON of ((G)I-DLE))."

In the released photos, the two are sitting side by side on a sofa in a cozy and warm studio, harmonizing in front of microphones with bright smiles. Ko Young-bae uses his characteristically witty gestures to hold a camera and capture EJ, while EJ draws attention by delivering the song with utmost care, exuding a calm yet heartwarming boyish charm.

Notably, the video features emotional lyric captions such as "I will fill it all up" and "Beyond the ending credits," doubling the romantic and warm mood of the original track. The meeting between Ko Young-bae, a representative emotional vocalist of the indie scene, and EJ, a HYBE LABELS artist active on the global stage, presents a fresh chemistry that transcends generations and genres, drawing enthusiastic responses from music fans.

Fans who came across the photos showered them with praise, commenting, "It’s an unexpectedly fresh combination, and their vocal harmony is incredible," "I love EJ’s heartwarming visuals and Ko Young-bae’s sweet senior vibe," and "A challenge that warms the heart just like the song's lyrics."

Meanwhile, the band SORAN, to which Ko Young-bae belongs, is widely loved as the "Emperors of Festivals" for their unique wit and solid live performances, while &TEAM, to which EJ belongs, is capturing the full attention of global fandoms with their powerful performances and global activities.