Golden Hour: Part.4 is the thirteenth extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band Ateez. It was released on February 6, 2026, through KQ Entertainment, RCA Records, and Legacy Recordings, and consists of five tracks including the title track "Adrenaline". The EP also serves as the continuation of the Golden Hour series.
On January 12, KQ Entertainment released a teaser video on Ateez's social media accounts for their 13th EP Golden Hour: Part.4. It serves as the fourth installment of the Golden Hour series, following the two-part 12th EP: Golden Hour: Part.3 and Golden Hour: Part.3 'In Your Fantasy Edition'.[1] The next day, KQ revealed the promotion map which included a variety of contents leading up to the EP's release date.[2] On January 20, KQ announced "Adrenaline" as the title track and the other four songs of the EP. In addition, both Hongjoong and Mingi contributed in writing the lyrics of all tracks.[3] On January 26, KQ released an album preview video for the EP. The teaser utilized a subway setting and visual motifs of digital noise and "hacking" to introduce the album's narrative themes.[4] The music video trailer for "Adrenaline" was released by January 30 and the two teasers on February 4 and 5, respectively.[5][6] On February 6, Ateez released the album and the title track's music video.[7]
Composition
Golden Hour: Part.4 consists of five tracks that span multiple genres, with Hongjoong and Mingi contributing lyrics to the entire EP. The title track, "Adrenaline", is an EDM-based song characterized by heavy percussion and engine-like sound effects. The EP's opening song is "Ghost", a track in the Trap R&B genre that utilizes a darker melodic palette. The third track, "NASA," is a hip-hop composition featuring a rhythmic, spoken-delivery melody. "On the Road" is a lyrical track that addresses the group's history and shared experiences since their debut. The final track, "Choose", was first released as a digital single on November 17, 2025. It is a fan-dedicated song featuring a warm acoustic arrangement intended to convey a message of long-term commitment to the group’s audience.[4]
↑Jang, Da-hee (January 13, 2026). 에이티즈, 2월 황금빛 컴백 카운트다운...미니 13집 프로모션 맵 공개[Ateez, Countdown to Golden February Comeback...Promotion Map for 13th Mini Album Revealed]. iMBC (in Korean). Retrieved February 2, 2026.
↑Lee, Min-ji (January 20, 2026). 에이티즈, 타이틀곡 'Adrenaline' 확정...홍중·민기 전곡 작사 참여[Ateez confirms title track 'Adrenaline'...Hongjoong and Mingi participated in writing lyrics for all songs]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 2, 2026.
12Lee, Min-ji (January 26, 2026). 에이티즈, 금빛 서사 이어간다...완벽한 업그레이드 귀환[Ateez Continues Golden Narrative...A Perfect Upgraded Return]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 2, 2026.
↑Lee, Min-ji (January 30, 2026). ‘컴백’ 에이티즈, 전진하는 ‘폭발적 에너지’ 예고...MV 트레일러['Comeback' Ateez, foreshadowing a 'forward-moving, explosive energy'...MV Trailer]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 2, 2026.
↑Ji, Min-kyung (February 5, 2026). 에이티즈, 'Adrenaline' MV 티저 공개..폭발하는 아드레날린[Ateez releases 'Adrenaline' MV teaser..exploding with adrenaline]. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved February 6, 2026.
↑Lee, Ha-na (February 6, 2026). "존재 자체로 인증" 에이티즈, 뜨겁게 달군 엔진으로 '아드레날린' 폭발[들어보고서]["Proof by existence" Ateez, exploding with 'Adrenaline' on a heated engine [Listen-Report]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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