Biggest Fan is the first studio album by South Korean singer Irene. It was released by SM Entertainment on March 30, 2026, and contains ten tracks, including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release On February 27, 2026, SM Entertainment announced that Irene would be releasing her first studio album in March 2026. On March 9, it was announced that Biggest Fan would be released on March 30. It will contain ten tracks, including the lead single of the same name. A day later, the promotional schedule was released. On March 24, the highlight medley was released. Three days later, the music video teaser for "Biggest Fan" was released. The album was released alongside the music video for "Biggest Fan" on March 30.
An accompanying Asia tour, titled I-Will, was announced on March 25, 2026. The tour comprised seven dates across five countries from May to July 2026.
Composition Biggest Fan contains ten tracks. The lead single, "Biggest Fan", is a pop dance song characterized by an "upbeat groove bass" with lyrics "delivering the message of becoming each other's fans and cheering for one another with a cheerful and confident attitude". The track, "Face to Face", is a R&B pop song with lyrics "depicting the process of acknowledging and accepting oneself as one is rather than trying to change one's appearance". The track, "Million Miles Away", is a pop dance song featuring "retro mood, synth sounds, and upbeat rhythm" with lyrics "capturing a sense of freedom, depict the moments of escaping from daily life and venturing into unfamiliar places". The track, "Black Halo", is a medium-tempo R&B pop song characterized by "keyboard sounds and gospel harmonies" with monologue lyrics about "the moment of letting go of vain expectations and hopes". The track, "Best Believe", is a R&B pop song featuring "hip-hop style rhythms" with lyrics "conveying a message of moving forward with anticipation for the days ahead".
The track, "Love Can Make a Way", is band pop song with lyrics about "an autobiographical story of how the present self realizes the ultimate power of love through the comfort conveyed by the past self and seeks to repay herself". The track, "My Timeless Video", is a retro-inspired R&B pop song with lyrics about "[Irene] recalling the joyful memories of the past shared with fans and convey a meaningful and sincere sentiment to continue the precious relationship with them unchangingly". The track, "Don't Wanna Get Up", is a house-based electropop song characterized by "subtle synth sounds" with lyrics about "the story of a speaker who has experienced a state of transcendence, one that goes beyond limits and is not bound by any emotions". The track, "Spit It Out", is a pop dance song featuring "bass and strings" with lyrics "suggesting that it is okay to honestly express negative emotions". The track, "Wasteland", is a pop song with lyrics "depicting a journey to an ideal space where one can exist just as they are" conveying the message of "determination to move forward while cherishing the comfort found there".
Track listing
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Studio SM Aube Studio – recording , digital editing SM Wavelet Studio – recording SM Droplet Studio – recording , digital editing SM Dorii Studio – recording , digital editing , engineered for mix SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording , digital editing SM Azure Studio – recording Doobdoob Studio – digital editing SM Big Shot Studio – digital editing, engineered for mix , mixing SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing SM Starlight Studio – mixing SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing 821 Sound – mastering
Personnel
SM Entertainment – executive producer Irene – vocals , background vocals Liljune – lyrics Evan Gartner – composition, arrangement Grace Baer – composition, background vocals Samuel Preston – composition Kim In-hyung (Jam Factory) – lyrics Emile Ghantous – composition, arrangement Jackson Hirsh Rence – composition, arrangement Kevin Randolph – composition Eva Honey – composition Meg Donnelly – composition Jang Jung-won (Jam Factory) – lyrics Chloe Angelides – composition Alex Chapman – composition Oliver "German" Peterhof – composition, arrangement Lee Seu-ran – lyrics Anders Nilsen – composition, arrangement Kristin Marie – composition, background vocals Magnus Clausen – composition Mathilde Nyegaard – composition, background vocals Geumto (153/Joombas) – lyrics Jacob Manson – composition, arrangement, drums, bass, keyboard, programming Vincent J. van den Ende Avedon – composition, arrangement, drums, bass, keyboard, programming Conor Blake – composition Melodie – composition Yorkie – lyrics Humbler – composition, arrangement Park Joo-hoon – drums Seo Sang-hwan – bass Jung Yeon-soo – synthesizer Davey Nate – composition Higherbaby – composition Jayna Brown – composition Na Jung-ah (153/Joombas) – lyrics Ella Boh – composition Cxloe – composition, background vocals Liv Miraldi – composition Niko Mohr (FriendsFromCollege) – composition, arrangement Joshua Linne (FriendsFromCollege) – composition, arrangement, background vocals Oh Hyun-sun (Lalala Studio) – lyrics Kristin Carpenter – composition, background vocals Rasmus Budny – composition, arrangement Gustav Nyström – composition, arrangement Danke – lyrics Moon Ji-young (Lalala Studio) – lyrics Sean Fischer – composition, arrangement 3nrique – composition Young Chance – composition Wilhelmina – composition Koo Tae-woo (Jam Factory) – lyrics Yoo So-hyun (Lalala Studio) – lyrics Sabi – lyrics Elias Edman – composition, arrangement Jacob Werner – composition, arrangement Hanna Jäger – composition, background vocals Phoebe Ryan – composition Kenzie – vocal directing Ondine – vocal directing MinGtion – vocal directing Une – background vocals Sam Carter – vocal directing, Pro Tools operating Joowon – vocal directing Jsong – background vocals Kriz – background vocals G-high – vocal directing Ikki – background vocals Kim Nam-woong – guitar Jo Hyun-jin – piano Kim Hyo-joon – recording , digital editing Kang Eun-ji – recording Kim Joo-hyun – recording , digital editing Jeong Jae-won – recording , digital editing , engineered for mix Kim Jae-yeon – recording Eugene Kwon – digital editing Noh Min-ji – digital editing Lee Min-kyu – recording , digital editing, engineered for mix , mixing Kim Cheol-sun – mixing Jeong Yoo-ra – mixing Jung Eui-seok – mixing Nam Koong-jin – mixing Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Charts + Chart performance for Biggest Fan Chart (2026) Peakposition Japanese Top Albums Sales (Billboard Japan) 31 South Korean Albums (Circle) 1
Publication lists +Publication lists for "Biggest Fan" Critic/Publication List Rank Billboard The 25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2026 (So Far): Critic's Picks 23
Release history + Release history for Biggest Fan Region Date Format Label South Korea March 30, 2026 CD Various
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