TWICE’s Nayeon has stepped onto the global EDM circuit. Her collaboration with Brazilian DJ and producer Alok, “Bye Bye Inhibitions,” was released worldwide on October 2, 2026, and two days later she surprised the crowd at 2026 Electric Daisy Carnival Korea (EDC Korea) in Incheon to perform it live with Alok for the first time.
The track had already been teased in an unusual way — through a festival speaker stack in Brazil — and it has since entered iTunes Top Songs charts in several countries. Here’s the full story, the dates, and how ONCE and EDM fans reacted.
From Rock in Rio to release day
Alok first played the song at Rock in Rio in September, using Nayeon’s recorded vocals as a surprise for a huge Brazilian crowd. According to Sports Kyunghyang, the moment drew a strong response and built anticipation for an official release.
“Bye Bye Inhibitions” then arrived on October 2 at 12 a.m. local time in each market, on Korean and international platforms. It is a dance-pop/EDM track built for festival stages, pairing Nayeon’s polished, expressive vocals with Alok’s dance-floor production. Its message, in the words of the release coverage: “Let us fully enjoy this moment and dance.”
The surprise EDC Korea stage
On October 4, during Alok’s set at EDC Korea at Inspire Entertainment Resort on Yeongjongdo, Incheon, Nayeon walked onto the stage unannounced. It was the first time the two performed the song together in front of an audience.
Sports Kyunghyang described the crowd going into “a frenzy.” One fan quoted in the report said, “We were completely immersed in Nayeon’s charm, and the fantastic musical blend with DJ Alok was impressive,” while another called it a night that many EDM fans were satisfied with — notable, because a festival crowd is not a TWICE concert audience.
Chart reaction: iTunes in Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand
After release, the song entered iTunes Top Songs charts in Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand, according to Sports Kyunghyang and TenAsia. The spread reflects the two fan bases: Alok’s strength in Latin America and TWICE’s long-standing audiences across Asia and beyond. Vietnamese outlet Tien Phong framed the release as Nayeon “stirring up October” with a Brazilian vibe.
Why this collaboration matters for Nayeon
Nayeon was the first TWICE member to launch a solo career, with IM NAYEON in 2022, and this release adds a different lane: the international dance-festival market. Rather than a K-pop single with a guest DJ, “Bye Bye Inhibitions” was introduced the way dance tracks usually are — tested live at a festival first, then released, then performed again on a festival main stage.
For ONCE, the release also continues a busy stretch of individual activity. Sports Kyunghyang notes ongoing interest in Nayeon’s collaborations, fan events and her personal YouTube channel, and she appeared at a brand photocall on September 18 (pictured above). Fans should watch Alok’s channels too: festival DJs often roll out remixes and extended versions after a track lands well live.
Who is Alok?
Alok (Alok Petrillo) is one of Brazil’s best-known DJs and producers and a regular on major festival line-ups worldwide, with a global breakthrough on the 2016 hit “Hear Me Now.” His sets mix house, pop vocals and big festival drops, which is why the Rock in Rio preview and the EDC Korea surprise were natural places to launch a vocal collaboration.
For Alok, working with Nayeon opens a door to a huge K-pop audience in Asia; for Nayeon, his network brings her voice into Latin American clubs and festival playlists — a two-way exchange that the iTunes results already reflect.
How to listen and what's next
“Bye Bye Inhibitions” is available on all major streaming and download services in Korea and internationally. Fan-filmed clips of the EDC Korea performance are widely shared, but official performance footage, remixes or a music video had not been confirmed at the time of writing. ONCE who want to support the song can add it to festival and workout playlists, where dance tracks tend to live longest.
With TWICE members increasingly active in individual projects in 2026, Nayeon’s festival-first rollout may become a template for future K-pop x EDM collaborations.
Timeline
| Date (2026) | Event |
|---|---|
| September | Alok previews the song with Nayeon's vocals at Rock in Rio, Brazil |
| Sep 18 | Nayeon attends a brand photocall |
| Oct 2, 12 a.m. local | 'Bye Bye Inhibitions' released worldwide |
| After release | Enters iTunes Top Songs in Brazil, Mexico, Turkey, Thailand |
| Oct 4 | Surprise first live stage at EDC Korea, Inspire Resort, Incheon |
FAQ
When was 'Bye Bye Inhibitions' released?
Nayeon and Alok released it on October 2, 2026 at 12 a.m. local time on music platforms worldwide.
Where did Nayeon perform it live?
She made a surprise appearance during Alok's set at 2026 EDC Korea at Inspire Entertainment Resort, Incheon, on October 4, 2026 — the song's first live stage.
Where was the song first heard?
Alok previewed it with Nayeon's recorded vocals during his Rock in Rio set in Brazil in September 2026.
How has the song charted?
It entered iTunes Top Songs charts in Brazil, Mexico, Turkey and Thailand after release.
Sources
- Sports Kyunghyang — Nayeon makes a surprise appearance on the 2026 EDC Korea stage (Oct 7, 2026)
- Sports Kyunghyang — Nayeon releases a collaboration track with Alok (Oct 2, 2026)
- TenAsia — Nayeon and Alok at EDC Korea (Oct 7, 2026)
- Tien Phong — Nayeon stirs up October with a Brazilian vibe
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