The 'MZ Wannabe Icon' IVE has transformed into a deadly secret agent.
On the 15th, their agency Starship Entertainment revealed the first concept photo of IVE's fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' through IVE's official SNS.
In the released photo, IVE perfectly embodies the 'Secret Agent' concept, instantly capturing the viewers' attention. The styling, based on red and navy tones, exudes a classic yet sophisticated mood, and the six members radiate a haughty charm with confident expressions and poses, hinting at another intense transformation.
IVE will release their mini album 'IVE SECRET' on the 25th and will begin full-fledged comeback activities. This marks their first new release in about seven months since the mini album 'IVE EMPATHY' released in February. After introducing the new theme of 'empathy' following 'self-confidence' in their previous work, IVE is expected to reveal the hidden sides behind their confident appearance, completing a more three-dimensional narrative in this album.
Recently, IVE also generated buzz by previewing their new title track 'XOXZ' at the '2025 Gayo Daejeon Summer'. 'XOXZ' is a track that seems to cross-edit the textures of classic hip-hop and pop, maximizing IVE's haughty yet mysterious identity.
Meanwhile, IVE's fourth mini album 'IVE SECRET' and the title track 'XOXZ' will be available on various music streaming sites on the 25th at 6 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
