IVE Confirms October 2026 Comeback with New Mini-Album 'Looks Can Kill'

K-pop group IVE is generating significant buzz with their confirmed comeback in October 2026, marking their return approximately eight months after their second full album, 'REVIVE+'. The anticipation is high as fans look forward to new music following the group's successful world tour and previous chart-topping releases. This comeback is a key event in the bustling K-pop scene this autumn.

Starship Entertainment announced the schedule, with a pre-release song set for October 19, 2026, and the new mini-album, titled 'Looks Can Kill', officially launching on October 26, 2026. Teaser videos have shown projection mapping on high-rise buildings in Seoul, featuring the album's logo and the date "IVE SPIN-OFF RELEASE 2026.10.19". The group's previous track, 'BANG BANG', achieved a Perfect All-Kill on major charts and secured 8 music show wins, while 'BLACKHOLE' added another win. Member Jang Won-young's recent activities, including attending the Dior 2027 S/S collection show in Paris and her role as host for AAA 2026, further amplify the group's visibility ahead of the release.

Local bloggers express excitement for IVE's return, highlighting the importance of distinguishing between the pre-release and mini-album dates. They note that IVE's comeback is a major highlight in a busy October 2026 schedule for K-pop, alongside other artists like Choi Yena, N.Flying, and NCT WISH. Fans are encouraged to keep track of the specific dates to fully enjoy the group's highly anticipated new music.