Ive (IVE: An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Won-young, Liz, Lee Seo), the 'MZ wannabe iKON,' is making a comeback with their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET.'
According to their agency Starship Entertainment, Ive will release their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' today at 6 p.m. on various streaming sites.
'IVE SECRET' is an album focused on the flow of emotions hidden behind glamorous expressions. Ive plans to redesign their image by maintaining the confidence they are accustomed to while revealing the hidden aspects and twists within.
The album includes a total of six tracks, including the title track 'XOXZ,' as well as 'Wild Bird,' 'Dear, My Feelings,' 'GOTCHA (Baddest Eros),' 'Bbibik (♥beats),' and 'Midnight Kiss.'
Previously, they have released various images and video content based on the theme 'Secret,' which is connected to the album title. Through the six tracks, they will consistently convey the message of the fourth mini album while singing about different emotions, moods, and identities.
The title track 'XOXZ' is a song featuring the newly coined term 'XOXZ,' which means 'I love you, good night, and see you in my dreams.' The heavy 808 bass, brass, and solid drums create tension throughout the song, while low-tone rap and minimal vocals add a dreamy charm that captivates listeners. Additionally, member Jang Won-young and lyricist Seo Ji-eum wrote the lyrics to enhance the song's completeness. The two, who previously collaborated on the title track 'Attitude,' sensibly unravel complex emotions through 'XOXZ' like a cipher, clearly showcasing the distinct and secretive identity of Ive that can be conveyed without explicitly stating it.
The music video for 'XOXZ,' which will be released simultaneously with the music, invites 'myself' into a secret dream created in 'the way I want' and features scenes that depict the world expressed in 'my own way' in a three-dimensional and colorful manner. Ive, who previously previewed a dance challenge part on social media, is expected to enhance the enjoyment of watching and listening by revealing some refreshing point choreography that intuitively expresses 'XOXZ.'
As public interest in their comeback has intensified, from 'Rebel Heart' to 'Attitude,' Ive elevated the anticipation for their return by releasing a highlight medley video of the new album through their official YouTube channel on the 24th.
The video contains scenes of the members on the set of the new content and highlight segments of the entire album, while Ive used the video to preview the varied moods of each track, as well as reveal an unreleased part of the title track 'XOXZ,' significantly raising expectations for the full song.
Meanwhile, Ive will release their fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ' today at 6 p.m. (KST) on various streaming sites.
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