The group I.O.I, which made new history in the music industry, is finally coming back.
On the 21st, Swing Entertainment officially announced, "I.O.I (Lim Nayoung, Chung Ha, Kim Se-jeong, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim So-Hye, Yoo Yeon-jung, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, Jeon Somi) will make a comeback by releasing their third mini album 'I.O.I : LOOP' on May 19."
The promotion scheduler image released with the comeback news stimulated fans' excitement with a light pink mood. According to the scheduler, I.O.I will start by releasing a mood film on the 22nd and will sequentially present concept photos, the track list, album preview, music video teasers, and more to warm up for the comeback.
In particular, before the official album release, I.O.I plans to release a pre-release track on May 4 and communicate directly with fans via YouTube Live. Since May 4 is I.O.I's debut anniversary, it is expected to be an even more meaningful gift to fans.
I.O.I was a project group formed in 2016 through Mnet's Produce 101 by the choice of the national producers. During their activities, they enjoyed a phenomenon-level popularity, recording mega hits with every release such as "Very Very Very" and "Shower." After ending activities with a farewell concert in January 2017, the group, which officially disbanded, has confirmed a full-group reunion after about nine years, drawing attention inside and outside the music industry.
This comeback is especially meaningful as it celebrates I.O.I's 10th debut anniversary. Following the album release, they will hold the 2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP for three days from May 29 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, where they will passionately reunite with fans who have waited for them for a long time.
[Photo] Provided by Swing Entertainment
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