As EXO gears up for one of K-pop’s most anticipated comebacks, the air crackles with that electric mix of nostalgia and reinvention that only they can deliver. Their eighth full-length, REVERXE, flips the script on what a boy band legacy looks like in 2026, blending razor-sharp choreography with lyrics that probe the thrill of fleeting connections. Tucked into the heart of the tracklist as the seventh gem, “Touch & Go” emerges like a spark in the dark— a pulsating anthem about the rush of temptation and the pull of letting go. It’s the kind of earworm that has ARMY—no, EXO-Ls—replaying snippets from teasers, already mapping out fancams before the full drop.
| Lead Vocals | SUHO, D.O. (Doh Kyung Soo), KAI (EXO), LAY, CHANYEOL & SEHUN |
| Songwriter | Jiggy (153/Joombas), Wyatt Sanders, Olivia Webb & Barry Cohen |
| Composer | Wyatt Sanders, Olivia Webb & Barry Cohen |
| Label | SM Entertainment |
| Release Date | January 19, 2026 |
| Song Language | Korean-English |
| Copyright © | SM Entertainment |
| Distributor | Kakao Entertainment (카카오엔터테인먼트) |
| Translation | Touch & Go (English Translation) by EXO |
Lyrics of Touch & Go by EXO
[Verse 1]
다칠 거라는 걸 알아
벽을 세워봐도 간신히
네 앞에만 서면 이미
맘은 기울어져 아찔히
눈이 마주치는 순간
어지러워 모든 감각이
Yeah, 맘이 말을 듣질 않아
제어가 안 돼
[Pre-Chorus]
Playing With Fire
단숨에 날 사로잡아
We Know Where It Goes
Yeah, Girl Here It Goes
[Chorus]
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go
천사를 닮은 그 미소
넌 쉽게 벽을 허물곤
유유히 멀어져가 또, Yeah
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go
엉망이 될 걸 알아도
번번이 너의 앞에선
무너져 내려 Domino Like
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, Can’t Stop
헤어 나올 수가 없어
선택지는 너뿐인 걸
It’s Touch And Go, Touch And Go
Oh, Can’t Stop
바보처럼 보인대도
너에게만 이러는 걸
It’s Touch And Go, Touch And Go
[Verse 2]
울려대는 Warning
Can’t Hear It, 의미가 없는 걸
내 귀에는 오직 네 Voices
달콤한 Favorite Song
We Can Fall In Love In One Night
I’ma Make It Feel So Right
망설이고 싶지 않아
한마디면 충분해 난
[Pre-Chorus]
Playing With Fire
전부 내가 택한 거야
We Know Where It Goes
Yeah, Girl Here It Goes
[Chorus]
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go
천사를 닮은 그 미소
넌 쉽게 벽을 허물곤
유유히 멀어져가 또, Yeah
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go
엉망이 될 걸 알아도
번번이 너의 앞에선
무너져 내려 Domino Like
[Bridge]
반복되는 Flow
다시 너의 곁인 걸 (Don’t You Know?)
습관처럼 난
다시 무너지는 걸 (Don’t You Know?)
이 순간마저 흘러가잖아
더는 기다리게 하지 마
‘Cause We Know
It’s Touch And Go, Touch And Go
[Chorus]
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go (Ooh)
천사를 닮은 그 미소 (Yeah)
넌 쉽게 벽을 허물곤
유유히 멀어져가 또, Yeah
Touch And Go, Baby, Touch And Go
엉망이 될 걸 알아도
번번이 너의 앞에선
무너져 내려 Domino Like
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, Can’t Stop (Can’t Stop)
헤어 나올 수가 없어
선택지는 너뿐인 걸 (We Know)
It’s Touch And Go, Touch And Go (Touch And Go)
Oh, Can’t Stop (Can’t Stop)
바보처럼 보인대도
너에게만 이러는 걸
It’s Touch And Go, Touch And Go
About “Touch & Go by EXO”
EXO ignites the night with “Touch & Go,” a high-wire dance between desire and danger—synths soaring, beats dropping like heartbeats in overdrive.
Peel back the layers, and “Touch & Go” embodies EXO’s signature fusion of sleek EDM-infused pop and emotive R&B, where themes of impulsive romance collide with the adrenaline of uncertainty. The mood? Seductive yet suspenseful, evoking stolen glances in a crowded club or the hesitation before a leap—think glossy production that layers airy vocals over thumping bass, courtesy of SM Entertainment’s in-house wizards. It’s designed for stages that swallow spotlights, with hooks engineered to linger long after the final note.
REVERXE isn’t just an album; it’s EXO’s bold reversal of expectations, a conceptual odyssey through mirrors of self-discovery and shadowed desires, hinted at in the title’s playful nod to “reverse.” Spanning nine tracks from the regal title cut “Crown” to the introspective closer “I’m Home,” it weaves a narrative of empowerment amid chaos—perfect for a group that’s weathered line-up shifts, military enlistments, and global pandemics. Tracks like “Crazy” and “Suffocate” tease darker edges, while “Touch & Go” injects that flirtatious levity, all under the artistic vision of reclaiming their throne with unyielding charisma.
Slated for a midnight KST release tomorrow, January 19, 2026, via SM Entertainment and distributed by Kakao, REVERXE has pre-save buttons lighting up Spotify like fireworks. Early teasers dropped last week, showcasing cryptic visuals of fractured mirrors and neon-lit pursuits, with no confirmed collabs yet—but whispers of subunit teases from D.O. and Kai keep the hype simmering. Physical editions, from photobook versions to compact sets, are already flying off pre-order shelves, promising EXO’s trademark opulence in reverse and forward packaging.
Now in their thirteenth year, EXO’s at a pivotal glow-up: post-military reunions have sharpened their edge, turning solo ventures into a collective supernova. REVERXE mirrors this growth—more experimental sonics, bolder visuals—solidifying their spot as K-pop’s enduring architects. From XOXO’s bubblegum breakthrough to Don’t Mess Up My Tempo’s orchestral flair, “Touch & Go” slots in as a bridge track that nods to their roots while pushing boundaries, proving why EXO doesn’t just evolve; they redefine.
What makes this stand out? It’s the subtle subversion—lyrics that dance around vulnerability without spilling over, paired with choreography that’s as narrative as it is athletic. In a landscape flooded with AI-assisted idols, EXO’s humanity shines: nine voices harmonizing hurt and hype into something transcendent. As enlistments wrap and subunits flourish, REVERXE feels like homecoming royalty, with “Touch & Go” as the invitation to the afterparty.
EXO’s return isn’t a whisper; it’s a waveform crashing through speakers worldwide, and tomorrow’s drop cements their grip on the genre’s pulse.
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