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EVAN schedule this week:

🎶 July 3, 5:30 PM KST — Music Bank performance

⏺️ July 3, 8:00 PM KST — Tiktok Special Live

🎙️ July 3, 11:00 PM KST — The Seasons: Sung Sikyung's Ear Candy

📻 July 4, 2:00 PM KST — KBS Cool FM “Gabee’s Super Radio”

🎶 July 4, 3:15 PM KST — Show! Music Core performance

🎶 July 5, 3:20 PM KST — Inkigayo performance

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Hello EVERs!

We are setting this thread up to have a space to be able to discuss and share content from EVAN’s performance at Busan One Asia Festival today.

Feel free to share your thoughts, look to meet up, post clip links/photos etc.

The festival will start at 5pm kst and will end at 9pm kst, there is no official broadcast or livestream.

Welcome to our weekly discussion thread!

Here you can talk about anything - even off-topic - as long as it does not break the subreddit rules!

The weekly thread will be posted every Friday at 2 PM KST.

Evan’s schedule this week:

🎧 June 26, 3:00 PM KST — Spotify Listening Party (Premium users only)

🎙️June 26, 7:00 PM KST — The Fillin’ Live with EVAN

📻 June 28, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM KST — G-Park Radio Show

🎶 June 28, 3:20 PM KST — Inkigayo performance

🎤 June 28, 5:00 PM KST — BOF Performance

🎧 June 29, 5:30 PM KST — Weverse Listening Party

📻 June 29, 8:00 PM KST — MBC FM4U’s Kim Eana’s Starry Night

🎙️ June 30, 6:00 PM KST — Lee Mujin Service

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A thread to discuss EVAN's 1st Digital Single "RIDE OR DIE" released on June 22nd 2026. Separate discussion posts on the subreddit will be limited to detailed analysis (that's more than opinions/reactions)

Streaming links:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Amazon Music
• Youtube Music
• MelOn
• Genie
• Bugs
• FLO
• Vibe

Track	Produced by	Engineering by	Composed and lyrics by
Ride Or Die (Title)	EVAN, inverness	Tom Norris, Chris Gehringer	EVAN, APRO, Rob Nelsen, PAAK
Overflow (B-side)	EVAN, Ian Jeffrey Thomas, Mosaic	Michael Freeman, Chris Gehringer	EVAN, Wyatt Sanders, Ian Jeffrey Thomas, Mosaic, PAAK

MV Discussion thread

Lyrics and translation thread

RIDE OR DIE Megathread

We are now 24 hours away from the release of RIDE OR DIE!

How is everyone feeling? 🚨

The wait is almost over and EVAN is finally debuting with ‘RIDE OR DIE’! Are you ready for the music video? The b-side? The performances? The visuals? The vocals? Because tomorrow we’re getting ALL OF IT.

Here’s what’s coming starting tomorrow:

🎵 June 22, 6:00 PM KST — “Ride or Die” MV and digital release on all plataforms
📻 June 23, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM KST — Hanhae’s Kiss the Radio
✨ June 24, 6:00 PM KST — <MIXVERSE> first release
🎶 June 25, 6:00 PM KST — M Countdown performance
📺 June 25, 10:00 PM KST — <MIXVERSE> TV broadcast
🎧 June 26, 3:00 PM KST — Spotify Listening Party (Premium users only)
🎙️June 26, 7:00 PM KST — The Fillin’ Live with EVAN
📻 June 28, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM KST — G-Park Radio Show
🎶 June 28, 3:20 PM KST — Inkigayo performance
🎤 June 28 — BOF Performance

And more…

We also have guides available for EVER who want to help support this comeback:

📈 Streaming Guide — everything you need to know to maximize streams and support charting efforts.

🏆 Music Show Guide — information on voting, tracking schedules, and helping EVAN earn music show wins this era.

If you’re looking to catch up on all teaser content, make sure to visit our RIDE OR DIE Megathread, where everything related to the digital single is collected in one place.

Hope everyone has fun and enjoys!

Hello, everyone!

As we get closer to EVAN's debut we wanted to share a simple guide for anyone interested in supporting him through streaming, music video views, and digital purchases.

First and most importantly:

>Streaming is completely optional.

There is never any obligation to stream, purchase music, or participate in fan projects. Supporting an artist can mean many things, whether that's listening casually, sharing content with friends, engaging on social media, or simply enjoying the music. Please only participate in ways that are comfortable for you and fit your schedule and budget.

If you're looking for detailed tutorials, or promotional support projects, keep an eye on EVAN TRACKS fanbases on X/Twitter that regularly share helpful updates and resources.

What Are Streaming Platforms?

Streaming platforms are digital services that allow users to listen to music online while tracking plays, saves, playlist additions, and other forms of engagement. These platforms help artists reach new listeners, gain visibility through recommendations and curated playlists, and measure the overall performance of their music.

Some of the most widely used international streaming platforms include:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• YouTube Music
• Amazon Music
• Deezer
• TIDAL

There are also several Korean streaming platforms that play an important role in domestic chart performance and music show rankings in South Korea, including:

• MelOn
• Genie
• Bugs
• FLO
• VIBE

Each platform has its own system for tracking activity and counting streams, so we encourage everyone to follow platform guidelines!

We've included the infographic below as a quick visual reference for fans who are new to streaming projects. It covers general streaming practices, playlist building, music video viewing habits, and ways to support EVAN across various platforms.

credits to @evxntracks_strm on Twitter/X

Spotify

HOW TO STREAM

• If you can purchase or use the frial trial of Spotify Premium since it will weigh more for charts.
• Open the Spotify app or web player for desktop and search "EVAN". Click follow to add his profile to your library.
• Use playlist to stream, must be 1-2 hours long with filler songs by other artists.
• The volume must be 50% or higher.
• Aim for 4x to 5x streams of a focused song per hour.
• Reccomended settings are 'Turn off Autoplay' and 'Turn off Enhance'
• Up to 6 Spotify accounts can stream simultaneously on one IP address (Wi-Fi and mobile data count as different IP addresses)

FOR THE FIRST 24 HOURS

• Premium users who cannot stream manually can connect their account to Stationhead.
• Only logged-in accounts count as Stationhead streams.
• Spotify chart rules limit streams to 20 plays per song per day for chart calculations.
• A song stream counts after at least 30 seconds of listening and a video stream counts after at least 30 seconds of viewing.
• Chart streams are filtered, while desktop streams are unfiltered.
• Spotify's tracking day resets at 9:00 AM KST.
• Both Free and Premium accounts can be used.

DO NOT

• Don't loop a song.
• Don't mute your device.
• Don't shuffle the playlist.
• Don't use a VPN, modified Spotify apps, or incognito tabs.
• Don't repeat a single song or playlist continuously.
• Don't place the same song back-to-back in a playlist.
• Don't mute Spotify completely (use headphones if needed).
• Don't skip, pause excessively, or fast-forward tracks.
• Especially don't skip before a song reaches 30 seconds.

More information here.

Apple Music & iTunes

HOW TO PURCHASE ON ITUNES

• Sign in to your Apple ID on iTunes or the iTunes Store app.
• Search for the artist, album, or song manually.
• Purchase the song(s) or album using your preferred payment method.
• Download the purchased song(s) or album to your device.
• Gift purchases to friends or family if you would like to support the release further.
• Leave a rating or review if available in your region.

HOW TO STREAM

• Open the Apple Music app and sign in to your Apple Music account.
• Do manual search for EVAN.
• Turn off shuffle, loop and auto play.
• Volume must be at least 50%.
• Add EVAN to favourites by clicking the start button of the artist's profile.
• We advise you to create a long playlist up to 24 hours.
• Stream the songs from the playlist and leave it playing overnight.
• Use one song filler before adding the same song again.
• Offline streams are only counted when you turn on your mobile data
• Share the song on your social media accounts.

DO NOT

• Don't download the song (your streams will not be counted)
• If you have already downloaded the song, go to the arrow next to the song and delete it.
• Don't use VPN as it blocks your IP address.
• Don't mute while streaming.
• Don't loop.

More information here. Donation drive by EVAN's US fanbase here (funding will primarily be used to purchase the single on iTunes)

Youtube

HOW TO STREAM

• Log in to your YouTube account and search or the music video manually (e.g., "ride or die mv")
• Set the volume to 50% or higher and the video quality to at least 480p.
• Watch the entire video without skipping to the end.
• Leave a relevant comment on the video.
• Like the video and engage with other relevant comments.
• Use the Default, Theater, or Full Screen viewing modes while streaming.
• Use a maximum of 2–3 accounts per IP address.
• If using playlists, keep them short and well distributed, include 10–15 minutes of filler videos (2–4 videos) from other channels between each stream.
• Take a one-hour break after every two hours of manual streaming.

DO NOT

• Don't loop or mute videos.
• Don't use VPNs or incognito mode.
• Don't use third-party ad-blocking apps.
• Don't fast-forward or rewind the video.
• Don't enable Auto-play.
• Don't skip ads (for non-Premium users).
• Don't use split-screen viewing (for non-Premium users).
• Don't use filler videos from the same channel as the focus video (e.g., the official EVAN YouTube channel).
• Don't use playlists during the first 24 hours after release.
• Don't download and re-upload the full music video on any platform, share clips under 30 seconds, screenshots, or GIFs with the official link.

Youtube Music

HOW TO STREAM

• Use premium for better chart impact and less filtering risk.
• Turn OFF autoplay.
• Focus playlists on the title track.
• Keep playlists 2-4 hours instead of one long playlist (8-9 hrs).
• Like songs, add to library, search manually and share links.
• Take a one-hour break after every two hours of manual streaming.
• If using multiple accounts, separate devices, playlists, and usage patterns.

DO NOT

• Don't create 24-hour playlists for constant use.
• Don't repeat the same song consecutively.
• Don't use the same fillers in every playlist
• Don't rely heavily on non-Kpop fillers.
• Don't mute or loop.

Deezer

HOW TO STREAM

• Open Deezer in a browser or download the app.
• Search "EVAN" manually and click his artist page.
• Click on the "heart" symbol to become a fan of EVAN.
• Scroll down and play through the album or create a playlist with special emphasis on the title track.
• Use queues to make a longer playlist with 2-3 filler songs.
• Skip or like a song every 2 hours.
• Offline streams will be counted as soon as the device gets connected to the internet.

DO NOT

• Don't loop, skip songs, pause and replay.
• Don't mute Deezer completely while streaming.
• Don't use VPNs or incognito mode.
• Don't refresh or reload the app repeatedly to force plays.
• Don't play the same song on multiple devices/accounts in a way that violates Deezer rules.

Shazam

HOW TO STREAM

• Open Shazam and give Shazam access to your microphone.
• Play the song from all streaming platforms (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Stationhead or any music app that allows background playback).
• Open Shazam and tap on the logo in the middle of the screen, once Shazam recognizes the song, it will appear on your library, so you have to clear the data to be able to Shazam the song again.

DO NOT

• Don't use bots or automated Shazam tools.
• Don't spam Shazam repeatedly within a short time.
• Don't Shazam fake, edited, or unofficial versions of the song.
• Don't use multiple devices/accounts to manipulate Shazam counts.
• Don't repeatedly Shazam the same song unnaturally.
• Don't use VPNs or incognito mode.

Amazon Music

HOW TO STREAM

• Open the Amazon Music app and sign in, then search for the artist, song, or album manually.
• Add the song or album to your Library.
• Play the official song, album, or playlist, let the song play fully without skipping.
• Like/favorite the song to support the release.
• Take a one-hour break after every two hours of manual streaming.
• Use only 1 account per device.

DO NOT

• Don't loop, replay and mute the app.
• Don't use bots or auto-play tools.
• Don't stream nonstop for many hours.

Korean streaming platforms

Korean streaming platforms play a crucial role in music shows, as digital performance metrics can directly impact artists’ chances of winning.

To help strengthen these results, EVAN's fanbases are currently organizing both fundraising efforts and volunteer teams to support streaming projects and music show promotions.

You can also check the image attached to see the current streaming goals!

credits to @LHSGlobalTeam on Twitter/X

And that wraps up this guide! Thanks for taking the time to read through it, or even if you skipped straight to the bottom, we appreciate it anyway!

If you have any questions, suggestions, or notice any inaccuracies in this guide, feel free to leave a comment. Any corrections or additional information are always welcome!

^(*For more info, please follow these accounts on Twitter/X:) ^(evxntracks)^(,) ^(evxntracks_fund) ^(and) ^(evxntracks_strm)^(.)

Welcome to our weekly discussion thread!

Here you can talk about anything - even off-topic - as long as it does not break the subreddit rules!

The weekly thread will be posted every Friday at 2 PM KST.