ITZY to return as a complete group with new album this October
K-pop group ITZY has thrilling news for their fans as they're set to release a brand new album this October.
The group announced on social media that their upcoming album, Gold, will feature 11 new songs. This highly anticipated release includes two title tracks, "GOLD" and "Imaginary Friend," as well as final versions of fan favorites like "BORN TO BE," "Mr. Vampire," "UNTOUCHABLE," "Dynamite," and "Escalator."
Gold will drop on October 15 at 6:00 p.m. (KST), coinciding with the release of the music video for the title track "GOLD." The announcement has already made waves on social media, with the phrase "ITZY IS BACK" trending and reaching the Top 15 viral topics on X (formerly Twitter).
ITZY <GOLD> TRACK LIST
-- ITZY (@ITZYofficial) September 12, 2024
TITLE TRACK
💛 GOLD
🖤 Imaginary Friend
💿 ALBUM RELEASE
2024.10.15 TUE 6PM (KST) | 5AM (EDT)#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZYComeback#ITZY_GOLD pic.twitter.com/taq5eB7hMM
Adding to the excitement, the album marks Lia's official return after a lengthy hiatus due to health issues. Her comeback was celebrated in the group's recent vlog, which left many fans emotional. ITZY also shared a heartwarming reel of the members hugging and smiling, captioned "We are FIVE."
We are FIVE⭐https://t.co/uvyZjCzxs5#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#내생에복날은#OneSummerDay pic.twitter.com/82Z7MkR4Xh
-- ITZY (@ITZYofficial) September 12, 2024
ITZY is a five-member girl group under JYP Entertainment that debuted in February 2019. The members are Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna.
The K-pop group previously visited the Philippines in August for their "Born To Be" concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. They also returned last year for their "Wannabe With Bench" fan meeting and the 2023 Asia Artist Awards.
While awaiting their return, take a trip down memory lane with this gallery of ITZY's two-night "Checkmate" concert in Manila:
