The group IVE (An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, Leeseo), dubbed the “unmissable icon of the MZ generation,” kicked off its comeback by releasing the final installment of its coming soon films.
The agency STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT consecutively released, on January 24 via IVE’s official SNS, the coming soon film for the new album, in both the “Group Episode” and “Director’s Cut” versions.
The first revealed video opens with an intense guitar riff and the appearance of LIZ’s iconic red vintage car. In the video, the members of IVE move forward as if heading toward a destination, sparking curiosity about the new album.
The Director’s Cut version organically connects previously unseen scenes from the individual films, creating a cinematic film akin to an anthology series. It begins with multiple appearances of JANG WONYOUNG, walking through a corridor in a white trench coat with an overwhelming aura, followed by LEESEO, wearing a pink dress and sunglasses, pulling a suitcase from which glitter escapes as she passes through a tunnel, heightening curiosity.
Next appear REI, holding a microphone or looking into a mirror with various expressions, and LIZ, getting into the red vintage car to head toward an unknown destination. Then GAEUL performs under purple lighting as glitter swirls around her, and AN YUJIN, holding a hairdryer and laughing mischievously, completes a coming soon film highlighting the unique charms of all six members.
In particular, in the middle of the video, REI looks at a calendar and clearly marks a specific date, adding to the mystery. At the end of the video, a piercing alarm sounds while the words “COMING SOON” and “REVIVE+” fill the screen, maximizing anticipation for the upcoming album from IVE.
Ahead of this comeback, IVE once again demonstrates its ability to master diverse concepts, building excitement through coming soon films that showcase each member’s distinct appeal. As the term “REVIVE+” has been revealed and is sparking much speculation among fans in Korea and internationally, attention is on the type of new “IVE syndrome” the group will pursue with this album.
In addition, IVE will release a pre-release track on February 9, ahead of its full comeback scheduled for the end of February.
Journalist: Shawn
Translator: Shawn
Source: SNS IVE
