I.O.I unveils concept photos for mini 3rd album 'I.O.I : LOOP'... Jeon Somi to write lyrics for title track

The nine-member group I.O.I is attracting attention with a group concept photo released as a nine-member lineup. At 00:00 on the 10th, the A-version group shot from the mini 3rd album 'I.O.I : LOOP' posted on I.O.I's official SNS channels captures the members radiating free and confident energy against an exotic backdrop. Im Na-young, Chungha, Kim Se-jeong, Jeong Chae-yeon, Kim So-hye, Yoo Yeon-jeong, Choi Yu-jung, Kim Do-yeon, and Jeon Somi bring their individual charms to a frame, and the bonds among them have grown even stronger over the past decade, felt here and there. According to a source, this new release shows their intent to capture even brighter moments with greater polish. The title track is teased as '갑자기', with lyrics by Jeon Somi. Described as translating the waves of longing that suddenly intrude into fast-moving daily life into a synth-pop sound, the song is expected to deliver a strong immersive experience with a dreamy outro and a deep emotional thread. It is also reported that the accompanying tracks have grown more complete thanks to the members' active participation, signaling a more mature musical world for I.O.I. The release schedule is set: on the 19th at 6 PM, the mini 3rd album 'I.O.I : LOOP' will be released on various online music platforms, followed by Seoul concerts from the 29th to 31st at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium. From this show, the Asia tour '2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP' will continue to meet global fans in person. I.O.I plans to offer brighter stages and a new musical universe to audiences with this release.