LNGSHOT: HOW JAY PARK'S NEWEST ROOKIES ARE CALLING THEIR OWN SHOTS

We caught up with the rising rookie group to discuss their mentorship under a legend, the pressure of expectations, and why they want fans to love the music before the name.

- By Debashree Dutta

There's a specific kind of electricity that hums around a debut. It's that “long shot” energy – the gamble, the grit, and the sudden realization that the underdog might just own the room. That is precisely the vibe that Lngshot – the fresh-faced collective stepping out under Jay Park's entertainment agency, More Vision, as its first K-pop boy band – is bringing.

Lngshot isn't your typical manufactured idol unit, but a crew that was destined to cross paths.

The quartet comprising Ohyul, Ryul, Woojin, and Louis officially debuted on January 13, 2026, with their EP Shot Callers and the lead single "Moonwalkin." And while their song "Saucin" was their big pre-debut introduction in December 2025, the January date marks their official entry as a Billboard Korea rookie of the month for February. Riding that moment and catching up with Rolling Stone India, the boys talk about how the journey began, their mentor, and why they're more interested in “genuine fun” than playing it safe or following a set formula.

The road to Lngshot was different for everyone, and each member of the group has a story to tell. For Ryul, it started on Korea's biggest rap battleground, Show Me the Money. Ohyul transitioned from another agency, while Woojin took a leap of faith, applying directly via email. Louis completed the lineup through a traditional audition process.