'MZ wannabe iKON' IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin, Gaul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Lee Seo) has transformed into lethal secret agents.
The agency Starship Entertainment unveiled the first concept photo of IVE's fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' through IVE's official SNS on the 15th.
In the released photo, IVE perfectly embodies the 'secret agent' concept, capturing the attention of viewers at once. The styling, based on red and navy tones, exudes a classic yet sophisticated mood, while the six members, with confident expressions and poses, radiate a haughty charm, hinting at yet another intense transformation.
IVE will release their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' on the 25th and embark on full-scale comeback activities. This marks their first new release in about seven months since their third mini album 'IVE EMPATHY', which was released in February. Having previously introduced the new topic of 'empathy' after 'self-assurance', IVE is expected to reveal the hidden aspects behind their confident appearance in this album, completing a more multidimensional narrative.
Recently, IVE garnered attention by previewing parts of their new title track 'XOXZ' at the '2025 Gayo Daechon Summer'. 'XOXZ' is a track that seems to intertwine the textures of classic hip-hop and pop, maximizing IVE's haughty yet mysterious identity.
Meanwhile, IVE's fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ' will be available on various music sites at 6 p.m. (KST) on the 25th.
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