"MZ wannabe icon" IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Reeze·Yeo Seo) fired the signal for their comeback by releasing a coming soon film.
Starship Entertainment posted the coming soon film
The first released coming soon film offered an intense sense of immersion with a stylish production that overwhelmed the screen with atmosphere. Jang Wonyoung's whistling echoing down a corridor filled with stillness and the steady rhythm of footsteps heightened a mysterious tension, and appearing in a white trench coat, Jang Wonyoung filled the screen with a cold yet elegant aura.
In particular, Jang Wonyoung, holding a red apple and heading toward somewhere, provoked intense curiosity, a scene reminiscent of the memorable sequence from the film Kill Bill, which maximized interest in the new release. At the end of the video a countdown begins toward Feb. 9 at 6 p.m., raising anticipation for the pre-release track that will be unveiled ahead of the late-Feb. comeback.
Jang Wonyoung, who opened the door to this comeback, has steadily expanded her musical territory through active participation in songs. She contributed to the lyrics of title tracks including the title song from last year's mini album 3, "Attitude (ATTITUDE)," and the title song from mini album 4, "XOXZ," helping to build the message and identity IVE wants to convey. She also recently ranked first in the girl group individual brand reputation index as of Jan. 2026, once again proving not only her musical ability but also overwhelming public interest.
This comeback comes about six months after the release of mini album 4, IVE SECRET, last Aug., and domestic and international listeners are focused on the new directions the group will take through the new release that marks the start of the year.
Meanwhile, IVE, which has announced a late-Feb. comeback, is expected to further heat up comeback enthusiasm by releasing various content starting with the coming soon film.
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