Since their debut in 2021, IVE has established a unique identity and is poised to open a new chapter once again. The mini album IVE SECRET, set for release on the 25th, is expected to go beyond the narrative of self-confidence the team has built so far, revealing hidden emotions and aspects, making it a work that encapsulates IVE's musical evolution.
IVE has established a clear message of 'self-love, confidence, and freedom' through 'I've IVE' and has expanded their domain through various perspectives and genre experimentation in 'I've MINE' and 'IVE SWITCH.' Then, in 'IVE EMPATHY,' they conveyed a mature message that encompasses generations and eras, with 'empathy' as the keyword, adding weight to the team. This series of flows demonstrates that IVE has continuously renewed their identity beyond just being a popular group.
The new album IVE SECRET is expected to be a new turning point in this continuum. The album reveals emotions hidden behind glamorous expressions and confident attitudes, constructing a multilayered worldview where the outer and inner selves, good and evil, and aloofness and playfulness coexist. The title track 'XOXZ' and other songs express these contrasting charms in an encapsulated manner, building anticipation for another side of IVE that is unpredictable.
Notably, IVE has boldly attempted a new storytelling method while maintaining their original colors. Their attitude of not fearing change is a continuation of the confidence IVE has upheld so far, and it is simultaneously a strong signal foreshadowing future expansion.
IVE, which has sung about self-confidence since their debut, is now unraveling the hidden narratives behind that confidence, aiming once again to solidify their position as a representative team in K-pop. Expectations from fans around the world are mounting on how 'IVE SECRET' will unveil IVE's 'another beginning.'
Once again, IVE is expected to prove their firm identity as they preserve their original colors while reinterpreting new genres and storytelling methods, asserting that 'no matter what they do, IVE remains IVE.'
Meanwhile, IVE's fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ' will be released on the 25th at 6 p.m. through various music sites.
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