IVE unveiled the final concept photos for its mini album Looks Can Kill, building anticipation for the comeback and upcoming release.
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IVE has released the final concept photos. STARSHIP Entertainment, the agency, recently fully released all of the concept photos for the “Hero Comics” version of IVE’s new mini album, “Looks Can Kill,” through IVE’s official social media. By presenting distinctive hero characters that blend each member’s symbol color and logo with their respective charms, anticipation for IVE’s comeback is rising even more. IVE will pre-release the title track “Looks Can Kill” on the 19th of this month, and will release the mini album of the same name on the 26th. The album will contain a total of six songs, including the title track, “Mirror Mirror,” “SNAKESKIN,” “CRUMBS,” “Girls Girls Girls,” and “Glow Motion.”
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