"MZ wannabe icon" IVE (IVE: An Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Lee Seo) Gaeul and Liz continued the comeback momentum by revealing the new album campaign film.
Agency Starship Entertainment sequentially posted content of Gaeul and Liz from the "The Narcissistic GurlS Campaign (THE NARCISSISTIC GURLS CAMPAIGN)" for the full-length second album REVIVE+ (Revive Plus), scheduled for release on the 23rd, on IVE's official SNS on the 15th.
The released content showed the two members overwhelming viewers with visuals that maximized each of their charms. First, Gaeul, appearing with pink-colored hair styling, captivated attention under the concept "Training: Face control 101" by shifting between a blank expression and a smile. In particular, Gaeul, who showed confidence in her face with the line This is my customer service face (this is my service face), displayed various expressions matching emoji faces and, while maintaining an unwavering gaze despite surrounding whispers, simultaneously showed self-assurance and humor.
Liz added healthy energy to her distinctive sophisticated image to show the epitome of a hot girl. Under the concept "Training: Hot Girl Poses 101," Liz, who immersed herself in aerobics with the members, elicited smiles by sincerely practicing self-care through various poses, and to the question are you free today? (are you free today?), she answered no im expensive everyday (no, I'm expensive every day), showing a cheerful charm as she focused on her work. Then, holding her autobiography You too can become Liz, her act of encouraging herself hinted at the assertive message she will convey through the new song BLACKHOLE (Blackhole).
Gaeul and Liz are expanding their artistic capabilities in various fields beyond group activities. Gaeul proved a broad performing spectrum by participating in the choreography production for TKO (TKO), a track from the third mini album, as well as performing the mini fourth album track Ppibik (♥beats), which she showcased on last year's world tour and year-end stages. Liz cemented her presence as a vocalist by capturing OSTs, variety programs, and special solo stages on year-end music shows with her distinctive tone.
IVE expands the existing narratives of "self-love" and "self-assurance" in a broader direction through this new release. The organic narrative of the full-length second album, widening the focus from "I" to "we," is expected to lead to the title track Blackhole and signal the start of a new chapter. Since the pre-released BANG BANG (Bang Bang) in September dominated domestic and international charts and boasts overwhelming popularity, expectations for this promotion are hotter than ever.
Meanwhile, IVE's full-length second album REVIVE+ (Revive Plus) and the title track BLACKHOLE (Blackhole) will be officially released at 6 p.m. KST on the 23rd through various online music sites.
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