The "national girl group" of South Korea, IOI, has finally released a group picture, marking the start of their long-awaited return after a nine-year break. At midnight on the 24th, they made this announcement. At the same time, they started advertising their third mini-album, "IOI: LOOP." The picture, which was shared on their official social media accounts, shows the members with playful expressions in a natural setting. It shows how their personalities have changed and grown while they were apart. The caption, "We have reunited in the form shaped by our individual time," shows how much the members have grown up and how their individual charms have stayed true since they first became popular on Mnet's "Produce 101" in 2016.
The highly anticipated album "IOI: LOOP" will be out on May 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. and can be found on a number of online music services. IOI will also release a pre-release track on May 4 to get people excited. The group is also getting ready for the "2026 IOI Concert Tour: LOOP," which starts with three days of shows in Seoul on May 29, 2026. The tour will include stops in major Asian cities, such as Bangkok on June 6 and Hong Kong on June 20 and 21. This will help them connect with fans around the world even more.