# K/DA returns without Madison Beer

> K/DA virtual band drops Madison Beer after six-year hiatus for new single.
- Title: K/DA returns without Madison Beer · NME | Shortify
- Summary: K/DA virtual band drops Madison Beer after six-year hiatus for new single. K/DA released 'Firestarter' as their first single in six years with new members…
- Keywords: k/da, league of legends, madison beer, i-dle, sophie powers, mimi webb, true damage, riot games, firestarter, pop stars, music, culture
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/gaming-news/league-of-legends-k-pop-virtual-group-k-da-members-madison-beer-3973607
- Published: 2026-10-20T11:44:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: k/da, league of legends, madison beer, i-dle, sophie powers, mimi webb, true damage, riot games, firestarter, pop stars, music, culture
## K/DA returns after six years
K/DA released their first single in six years with new members replacing Madison Beer.
## New members join K/DA
Miyeon and Soyeon of i-dle return as Ahri and Akali while Sophie Powers replaces Madison Beer as Evelynn.
## Riot Games' music strategy
Riot Games aims to push music and gaming crossover with new virtual bands for 2026 Worlds competition.

> We’ve seen and appreciated how players love riot’s music, to the point that it’s a joke that riot’s really a music company fronting as a games company.
## Key takeaway

K/DA released 'Firestarter' as their first single in six years with new members replacing Madison Beer.