Riot Games are the masters of world-building, masterfully crafting their in-game lore with the Netflix animated series Arcane and even their own popbands! While there are other in-game music groups like Pentakill and True Damage, every League of Legends player is familiar with the famous KD/A, the LoL version of a pop girl band, having released bangers like “More,” “The Baddest,” and “Pop/Stars” in the past.

But players noticed Riot was lacking in the boyband department. Hearing fans' cries, Riot Games has finally revealed a six-piece boyband consisting of fan-favorite champions like Ezreal, Sett, and Kayn. League of Legends' Heartsteel's debut single, “Paranoia,” will be released on October 23, 2023.

Move over KD/A, another band is in town! Stealing the hearts of fans already, here’s everything you need to know about LoL’s new band on the block, Heartsteel, and their upcoming debut song, Paranoia.

League of Legends: Heartsteel Members

League of Legends boyband Heartsteel is “a group of dynamic daredevils dedicated to unapologetic individuality and creative expression.”

According to Riot Games’ official press release, Heartsteel’s mission is to “Their mission is to blaze a path to success on their own terms. The group’s personality and sound draws inspiration from modern music collectives, and a range of influences from across genres and eras, culminating in a bold, one-of-a-kind identity.”

Here’s the full roster for the virtual band, including the real-life vocalists who will give these fan-favorite characters a voice. 

  • K’Sante (co-leader, vocalist), voiced by Tobi Lou, a “multi-talented artist” who has dabbled in the arts of hip-hop, R&B, and pop to create a synergizing fusion. 
  • Sett (co-leader, rapper), voiced by 0ZI, a rising star in the music industry who earned six nominations on his debut album at the Golden Melody Awards
  • Ezreal (vocalist), voiced by Baekhyun, a member of K-Pop groups EXO and SuperM
  • Kayn (rapper, instrumentalist), voiced by Cal Scruby, is a real-life rapper known for collabing with famous brands like EA Sports and NFL. 
  • Aphelios (instrumentalist, songwriter), the artist, is yet TBA
  • Yone (producer), yet to be announced

Like True Damage and KD/A, we’re sure that all six Heartsteel members will get their own skins to commemorate the occasion! 

When Will Heartsteel’s Song “Paranoia” Drop?

Heartsteel’s debut song, Paranoia, will be released on all official Riot Games platforms like YouTube and Facebook on Monday, October 23 at 8 AM PDT, 11 AM ET, and 3 PM BST. Make sure you tune in and give it a listen! 

“Riot’s virtual artists have been some of the most innovative and beloved music moments for our players,” says Maria Egan, Global Head of Music & Events at Riot Games. 

“The idea of an all-male band has long been speculated on by fans and we’re so excited to bring this fantasy to life. Heartsteel is a deep collaboration between all our talented in-house creative teams and some incredible new artists. The ethos of Heartsteel is a supergroup of musical soulmates greater than the sum of its parts – a philosophy that our community embodies every day through their dedication to our games.” Check it out below!

Final Thoughts

That’s everything we know about the new LoL boyband on the block, Heartsteel. If they release any more bangers in the future, we’ll keep you up-to-date with all the latest know-how. 

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