MEOVV have officially gone full beast mode. Their second EP BITE NOW dropped today via THEBLACKLABEL / Capitol Records, and it's a completely different animal from what we heard on their debut. The five-song set embodies reinvention and ascension — MEOVV are evolving into their true form, driven by unyielding grit and unwavering resolve.
The Bach-sampling lead single that demands attention
That awakening is especially clear in the dramatic single "DDI RO RI" and its eye-popping music video. The title is an onomatopoeic nod to one of the track's most stunning features: the iconic organ blast of Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor. That timeless explosion of gothic grandeur is paired with a Brooklyn drill beat and MEOVV's enthralling vocals to create a moment that's both high class and high impact.
When they declare "You know I'm the blueprint, I be on that new sh*t," there's no room for doubt. The opulence of classical music juxtaposed against modern sounds and situations builds relentless tension, underscoring the group's visceral ambition. As they sing in the opening bars: "What's the deal? This is the start, I feel arenas / Shout my name from Korea out to Ibiza."
What's inside the EP
BITE NOW sinks its teeth into fans with an array of moods and modes that combine to form MEOVV's utterly unique musical universe:
- "Hit 'Em" — dark and propulsive, unable to be ignored
- "DDI RO RI" — the Bach-sampling lead single
- "In My Hands" — huge EDM sound with emotive vocals and an ecstatic hook
- "Favorite Song" — strength in restraint, a guitar-led soul-pop groove
- "Revenge" — a lush, eerily dreamy alt-R&B closer
NARIN, ELLA, and GAWON co-wrote "DDI RO RI" alongside THEBLACKLABEL founder TEDDY with Kaine, lil aaron, KUSH, Vince, Dominsuk, Zikai, DCF, and writer-producers 24 and Dominsuk. NARIN, ELLA, and GAWON also co-wrote "In My Hands," while NARIN and GAWON co-wrote "Favorite Song" and "Revenge."
Building on an already impressive foundation
This EP expands on the vision MEOVV unveiled on their inaugural EP MY EYES OPEN VVIDE, which traced the quintet's journey as they opened their eyes to the world and began actualizing their dreams. That debut included "MEOW" (Top 10 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales), "HANDS UP" (their first music show win on Mnet's M Countdown), and standout tracks "TOXIC" and "BODY."
MEOVV closed out 2025 with the fiery banger "BURNING UP" and released their first Japanese single "ME ME ME" in partnership with KAO. They also made their stunning live U.S. debut at KCON LA and landed on PEOPLE's Fall Emerging Artists list, with the outlet writing: "K-Pop fan or not, MEOVV will be your latest obsession."
TEDDY's first girl group since BLACKPINK
Hailing from South Korea, the US, and Japan, MEOVV's lineup includes SOOIN, GAWON, ANNA, NARIN, and ELLA. After shaping some of K-pop's most iconic acts over the past couple decades, TEDDY hand-picked the members — his first girl group since debuting BLACKPINK — and is directing all facets of the creative and production. The group launched in September 2024 and, three months later, won "Favorite Rising Artist" at the 2024 MAMA Awards.
Billboard raved: "MEOVV leaped onto the K-pop scene by showcasing a promising range and bold artistry set to claw out a legacy all their own." With BITE NOW, MEOVV convey undeniable urgency — rather than waiting for the right moment, they're boldly creating a new paradigm on their own timing.
