IVE’s Comeback Is Official—and It’s Cloaked in Mystery
Get ready, DIVEs. IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) is making their long-awaited comeback on June 25 with their fourth mini-album, IVE SECRET. The announcement came via a striking moving poster revealed by Starship Entertainment on the group’s official social media channels.
A Poster Packed with Hidden Clues
The teaser poster isn’t your average promo. Each member is seen holding a unique object—a winged baby animal, a folding paper crane, even a toy gun that sprouts wings. These whimsical items are more than just cute—fans believe they hint at the album’s overarching “secret” theme. With the members shown from behind, coyly clutching these objects, the vibe is very much secret-agent-meets-dream-sequence.
What’s ‘XOXZ’? Theories Are Already Flying
The poster ends with the cryptic phrase ‘XOXZ Coming Soon’—which sharp-eyed fans immediately linked to the title track of the album. Naturally, K-pop Twitter exploded into a frenzy of speculation. Is it a love story in code? A spy-themed message? Or maybe just a great excuse to drop a banger?
IVE’s Streak of Success Continues
This new release comes about seven months after IVE EMPATHY, their February mini-album which crushed it on the charts. That project secured IVE’s fifth consecutive million-seller title and scored 15 music show wins—11 for pre-release single “REBEL HEART” and 4 for the title track “ATTITUDE.”
Sneak Peek at SBS Gayo Daejeon
Fans already got a taste of what’s coming when IVE performed part of “XOXZ” at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer event. Unsurprisingly, it left global fans begging for more—and clutching their pearls in anticipation. Now that we know the official release date, the countdown begins.
Mark Your Calendars
June 25 is the big day. IVE will officially drop IVE SECRET and launch into full comeback mode. Whether you’re a casual fan or a full-on DIVE, you’ll want to clear your playlist for what could be K-pop’s next obsession.
Photo courtesy of Starship Entertainment
