Group IVE (An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Ray, Jang Won-young, Liz, Leeseo) will pre-release the title track of their new mini-album, "Looks Can Kill," today (Oct. 19).
According to their agency, Starship Entertainment, IVE will release "Looks Can Kill" on various music sites at 6 p.m. today. The mini-album is set to drop on Oct. 26. This marks their comeback in about eight months since their second full-length album, "REVIVE+."
IVE will perform "Looks Can Kill" for the first time during the live stage at the "Spotify DIVE Academy" held at Ark Gangnam in Seoul today. This marks the final day of the three-day event that began on Oct. 17.
The new album expands upon the "girl fantasy" universe that IVE has continuously showcased. Following cupids and magical girls, they are introducing yet another alter ego: the "girl hero." The album consists of a total of six tracks, including the title song "Mirror Mirror," "SNAKESKIN," "CRUMBS," "Girls Girls Girls," and "Glow Motion."
The agency described the title track "Looks Can Kill" as a song that blends synth-pad rhythms with heavy bass, dynamic drums, and electronic sounds. Seo Ji-eum, Lil Cherry, and member Ray, who have all contributed to numerous IVE hits, participated in writing the lyrics. Meanwhile, Gaeul and Liz took part in writing the lyrics for "CRUMBS."
Through a Q&A session, IVE shared the message behind the album. An Yu-jin said, "While our last album expanded the message from 'me' to 'we,' this album captures how we positively influence each other and create new changes." Jang Won-young added, "A small cheer extended to someone can become courage for someone else. We wanted to convey the story that we can all be heroes to one another."
They also revealed their goals for promotions. Liz expressed, "I hope people listen to this new album and think, 'As expected of IVE.' I want it to be music that gives you strength the moment you hear it and boosts your confidence on certain days." Gaeul stated, "Living up to the album title, I want to show something so striking that people won't be able to take their eyes off the stage the moment they see it."
Looking back at their most memorable moments, Ray picked her first-ever stint as an awards ceremony MC this year, while Leeseo chose their world tour. IVE wrapped up their second world tour, "SHOW WHAT I AM," which began in October of last year. The agency stated that all shows for their performances at Japan's Kyocera Dome and Tokyo Dome were sold out during the tour, and the North American leg was expanded from six to eight cities.
(Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon, SBS Entertainment News)
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