Kode PinK & Jina Kim Drift Into the Glow of Heartache on ‘Dance With Someone New’

What Kode PinK is doing is working. The LA-based duo of Kenan Nadar and Calvin Htet built their reputation on catchy, emotionally grounded dance-pop and are now entering a new phase of creative momentum. With over a million Spotify streams, sold-osut shows in Tokyo and Koreatown LA, and collaborations with names like Parker Matthews and Justin Park, they’ve proven that pop polish and real heart don’t have to be opposites.

Known for their vibrant visuals and knack for creating feel-good anthems with meaning, Kode PinK caught the eyes of industry brands and names like SpaceYacht and radio curator Austin Kramer. Whether it’s headlining K-pop x EDM crossovers or lighting up Catch One before BEAUZ, they’ve consistently found ways to bring sincerity and energy to the same stage.

Now, they link up with Jina Kim for “Dance With Someone New,” a track that’s pure 2010s nostalgia wrapped in crisp, modern production. It’s synthy, smooth, and refreshingly clear—somewhere between Owl City’s shimmer and Lauv’s intimacy. The vocal delivery floats without losing weight, and every melodic turn hits a sweet spot that hard to put into words, but feels right.

“Dance With Someone New” is a quiet scene-stealer: good songwriting with a glow.