Surfin' Boy

"Surfin' Boy"
iScreaM Vol.40: Surfin' Boy Remixes cover
Single by Red Velvet
from the EP Velvet Summer
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedAugust 3, 2026 (2026-08-03)
Studio
  • SM Aube
  • SM Droplet
GenreDance
Length2:48
Label
Composers
  • Soulkidd (The Hub)
  • Honey Noise (The Hub)
  • Kwon Ae-jin (MonoTree)
  • Ikki
LyricistJoy
Red Velvet singles chronology
"Sweet Dreams"
(2024)		 "Surfin' Boy"
(2026)
Music video
"Surfin' Boy" on YouTube

"Surfin' Boy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Red Velvet for their seventh special extended play Velvet Summer. It was released as the EP's lead single by SM Entertainment on August 3, 2026. The dance song was written by member Joy, with Soulkidd, Honey Noise, Kwon Ae-jin, and Ikki credited as composers. A remix single was released on August 28, 2026, by SM Entertainment and ScreaM Records, titled iScreaM Vol.40: Surfin' Boy Remixes.

Background and release

On June 15, 2026, SM Entertainment announced that Red Velvet would be releasing a new album in August 2026.[1] On July 6, it was announced that the group would be releasing an extended play titled Velvet Summer on August 3.[2] On July 31, the music video teaser was released.[3] The song was released alongside its music video and the extended play on August 3.[4] On August 28, a remix single titled iScreaM Vol.40 : Surfin' Boy Remixes, featuring remixes by producers Flamingosis and R&B duo Rakunelama, was released.[5]

Composition

"Surfin' Boy" was written by member Joy, composed and arranged by The Hub's Soulkidd and Honey Noise, with Kwon Ae-jin from MonoTree and Ikki contributing to the composition.[6] It is a dance song characterized by "bossanova guitar, reggae rhythms, and house groove" with lyrics that "reminisce about the hottest summer spent with a loved one and the creation of a brilliant memory".[7]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
IZMStarStarStarHalf star[8]

Park Si-hoon of IZM gave "Surfin' Boy" three and a half out of five stars, describing its chorus-centered structure as "unexpectedly stable". He praised its "restrained melodies" in the verses and strong vocals in the bridge, concluding that its upbeat rhythm gives the song a bittersweet feeling that extends beyond simple nostalgia.[8]

Accolades

Music program awards
Program Date Ref.
Show Champion August 12, 2026 [9]

Commercial performance

Commercially, "Surfin' Boy" debuted at number 20 on South Korea's Circle Digital Chart in the chart issue dated August 2–8, 2026;[10] on its component charts, the song debuted at number two on the Circle Download Chart,[11] number 42 on the Circle Streaming Chart,[12] and number 65 on the Circle BGM Chart.[13] In the following week, the song ascended to number 17 on the Circle Digital Chart,[14] and number 20 on the Circle Streaming Chart.[15]

Promotion

Prior to the release of Velvet Summer, Red Velvet performed "Surfin' Boy" at the A Day in Red & Velvet fan concert tour, held from July 31 to August 2, 2026.[16] They subsequently performed the song at three music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on August 6,[17] KBS2's Music Bank on August 7.[18], and MBC's Show! Music Core on August 8.[19]

Track listing

Digital download / streaming

  1. "Surfin' Boy" – 2:48

Digital download / streaming – iScreaM remixes

  1. "Surfin' Boy" (Flamingosis remix) – 3:08
  2. "Surfin' Boy" (Rakunelama remix) – 2:48
  3. "Surfin' Boy" – 2:48

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Velvet Summer's liner notes.[6]

Studio

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Surfin' Boy"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
South Korea (Circle)[14] 17

Release history

Release history for "Surfin' Boy"
Region Date Format Label Version
Various August 3, 2026 Original
August 28, 2026 iScreaM remixes

References

  1. ↑ Kim, Na-ra (June 15, 2026). 레드벨벳 완전체, 8월 전격 컴백 [공식] [Red Velvet to Make Surprise Comeback as Full Group in August [Official]]. MT Star News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 – via Naver.
  2. ↑ Park, Seo-hyun (July 6, 2026). '서머퀸' 레드벨벳, 드디어 돌아온다..'Velvet Summer' 8월 3일 발매 확정 ['Summer Queen' Red Velvet Finally Returns... 'Velvet Summer' Release Confirmed for August 3]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 – via Naver.
  3. ↑ Kim, Chae-yeon (July 31, 2026). 레드벨벳, 돌아온 서머퀸..'Velvet Summer' 기대포인트 셋 [Red Velvet, the Returned Summer Queen..Three Key Points to Look Forward to in 'Velvet Summer']. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 – via Naver.
  4. ↑ Jung, Ha-eun (August 4, 2026). [피플] 여름엔 레드벨벳, 2년만 완전체 귀환 [[People] Red Velvet for Summer, Full Group Return After 2 Years]. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026 – via Naver.
  5. ↑ Im, Min-ji (August 28, 2026). 레드벨벳 'Surfin' Boy' 리믹스, 오늘 발매..몽환적 분위기 [Red Velvet's 'Surfin' Boy' Remix Released Today..Dreamy Atmosphere]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026 – via Naver.
  6. 1 2 Red Velvet (2026). Velvet Summer (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment, Kakao Entertainment. Credits.
  7. ↑ Park, Seo-hyun (July 20, 2026). '컴백' 레드벨벳의 'Surfin' Boy'..눈부신 비주얼 티저 ['Comeback' Red Velvet's 'Surfin' Boy'..Dazzling Visual Teaser]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 31, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 – via Naver.
  8. 1 2 Park, Si-hoon (August 18, 2026). "Surfin' Boy". IZM (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ Kim, Si-hyun (August 16, 2026). 레드벨벳, 'Surfin' Boy' 음악방송 첫 1위…새로운 여름의 결 [Red Velvet, 'Surfin' Boy' Wins First Music Show 1st Place... The End of a New Summer]. Top Star News. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Circle Digital Chart – Week 32 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 2–8, 2026. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Circle Download Chart – Week 32 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 2–8, 2026. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Circle Streaming Chart – Week 32 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 2–8, 2026. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Circle BGM Chart – Week 32 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 2–8, 2026. Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  14. 1 2 "Circle Digital Chart – Week 33 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 9–15, 2026. Archived from the original on August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Circle Streaming Chart – Week 33 of 2026". Circle Chart (in Korean). August 9–15, 2026. Archived from the original on August 28, 2026. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  16. ↑ Lee, Seung-gil (August 3, 2026). '빨간맛'·'파워업' 그리고 '서핀보이'...레드벨벳, 2년 2개월 만에 컴백 [MD투데이] ['Red Flavor', 'Power Up', and 'Surfin' Boy'...Red Velvet Makes Comeback After 2 Years and 2 Months [MD Today]]. My Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 – via Naver.
  17. ↑ Park, Soo-jung (August 6, 2026). 제니, 방송 출연 없이 2주 연속 '엠카' 1위[셀럽캡처] [Jennie Wins 1st Place on 'M Countdown' for 2 Consecutive Weeks Without Broadcast Appearance [Celeb Capture]]. Celuv Media (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  18. ↑ Jung, Ye-won (August 7, 2026). 누에라, '뮤직뱅크' 1위...팬들에 "영원하자" [TV캡처] [NouerA Takes 1st Place on 'Music Bank'...Tells Fans "Let's Be Together Forever" [TV Capture]]. Sports Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
  19. ↑ Hwang, Soo-yeon (August 8, 2026). 파죽지세 리센느, 제니·에이티즈 꺾고 '음악중심' 1위 [Unstoppable Rescene beats Jennie and Ateez to take first place on 'Music Core']. TV Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 – via Naver.
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