IVE's 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET' featuring title track 'XOXZ' will be released on the 25th, showcasing their musical evolution.
August/13/2025 18:27
IVE has announced their entry into the music world this summer. Their agency, STARSHIP Entertainment, revealed the tracklist for IVE's 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET' through IVE's official SNS yesterday (12th). According to the tracklist, this album includes a total of 6 songs, starting with the title track 'XOXZ', followed by 'Wild Bird', 'Dear, My Feelings', 'GOTCHA (Baddest Eros)', 'Pipii! (♥beats)', and 'Midnight Kiss'. The 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET' is about 7 months after the release of their 3rd mini-album 'IVE EMPATHY' last February. Wonyoung is credited for the lyrics of the title track 'XOXZ', and Liz for the lyrics of 'Midnight Kiss', infusing IVE's unique musical color. Notably, lyricist Seo Ji-eum, who has built IVE's narcissistic epic, participated in 'XOXZ', drawing attention again. After showcasing high-quality lyrics with Wonyoung in the title track 'ATTITUDE' from 'IVE EMPATHY', a legendary synergy is expected again this time. The 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET', set to be released on the 25th, focuses on the emotional flow hidden behind their glamorous facade. IVE plans to reveal the hidden side behind their confident image, redesign their image, and evolve into a more three-dimensional group. After achieving a perfect all-kill on major domestic charts with the pre-released song 'REBEL HEART' and dominating the first half of the year with the title track 'ATTITUDE', expectations are high for what kind of music IVE will present with their new album 'IVE SECRET' and title track 'XOXZ'. IVE's 4th mini-album 'IVE SECRET' and title track 'XOXZ' will be released on the 25th at 6 PM through various music streaming sites.
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