K-Pop Rookie NOWZ Ignites Japan Debut with 'AMMO' Featuring YRD Leo

By  Kang Kyung-youn  | Feb 25, 2026

K-Pop Rookie NOWZ Ignites Japan Debut with 'AMMO' Featuring YRD Leo
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NOWZ has unveiled the title track of their Japan EP, stepping up preparations for their local debut.

NOWZ pre-released the title track "AMMO" (feat. YRD Leo) from their Japan EP NOWZ at midnight on the 25th via major music platforms, ahead of their official debut in Japan.

"AMMO" (feat. YRD Leo) is a dramatic hip-hop track―just like its title―packed with a message about using every gaze and voice from the world as fuel to push forward. The members’ solid vocals and razor-sharp rap deliver a slick, hip energy, while renowned Japanese rapper YRD Leo adds power with a feature that sparks fresh synergy.

Alongside the pre-release, a performance video teaser for "AMMO" (feat. YRD Leo) also dropped. Despite its short runtime, NOWZ’s dynamic choreography further cemented their “high-end performer” reputation. The clip closes with a striking visual of "AMMO" blasting through glass, raising anticipation for the full video.

The Japan EP NOWZ includes five tracks: title track "AMMO" (feat. YRD Leo), plus Japanese versions of last year’s releases "HomeRUN," "GET BUCK," "Run with me," and "Fly to the Youth." Following the official EP release on March 4, NOWZ will kick off full-scale promotions in Japan.

Meanwhile, NOWZ recently opened their 2026 activities with momentum―dropping "HOOKED," a Valentine’s collaboration with Chinese singer Nigel Tay, and announcing their first fan concert, "Run with me, NOW," set for next month.

Photo= Cube Entertainment

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Kyung-youn)