The anticipation is building for ITZY’s grand plans in 2024! On Monday, December 4, ITZY made an official announcement detailing their next album, BORN TO BE, and a teaser of their 2024 world tour.
Across ITZY’s official social media platforms, the group shared an announcement video, scheduler images, and the tracklist for their upcoming comeback.
ITZY <BORN TO BE> ANNOUNCEMENThttps://t.co/57IkbGnsOC
📌 ALBUM RELEASE
2024.01.08 MON 6PM (KST) | 4AM (EST)#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZYComeback#ITZY_BORNTOBE pic.twitter.com/ESaO6sCwXR— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) December 3, 2023
What we know so far about ‘BORN TO BE’
Composed of 10 tracks, half of the BORN TO BE album features solo songs by individual members, including Lia’s previously released “Blossom.” Notably, each member also showcased their respective musical prowess as they were directly involved in the lyrics and composition of their solo songs.
ITZY <BORN TO BE> TRACK LIST
📌 ALBUM RELEASE
2024.01.08 MON 6PM (KST) | 4AM (EST)#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZYComeback#ITZY_BORNTOBE#ITZY_UNTOUCHABLE pic.twitter.com/bmDNsfFymn— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) December 3, 2023
For reference, the titles of the members’ solo songs are; “Crown on My Head” for Yeji, “Run Away” for Ryujin, “Mine” for Chaeryeong, and “Yet, but” for Yuna.
As per the schedule, starting December 11, the group will unveil group concept photos and clips for their upcoming album. Between December 12 to 15, individual teasers for members Yeji, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna will then be rolled out. Meanwhile, the music video for the members’ respective solo tracks will be released on December 20, 22, 25, and 27.
ITZY <BORN TO BE> PROMOTION SCHEDULER
📌 ALBUM RELEASE
2024.01.08 MON 6PM (KST) | 4AM (EST)#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZYComeback#ITZY_BORNTOBE pic.twitter.com/VJTxQeHYSg— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) December 3, 2023
Moreover, they will release a concept photo and music video teaser for the pre-release track “Mr. Vampire” before its full release on January 2, 2024.
As for the album BORN TO BE and music video of the title track “Untouchable,” they will be released on January 8, 2024. Apart from the members’ solo songs, fans are also anticipating the title track as several big names collaborated for the song. To note, co-composers Maria Marcus and Tobias Naslund have previously worked with Red Velvet and Choi Yena, respectively.
Lia to sit out ITZY’s 2024 activities
In addition to the comeback announcement, ITZY also disclosed plans for their 2024 world tour. Based on the teaser, it will commence with concerts on February 24 and 25 at the Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea. Other stops for their world tour have yet to be announced.
Amidst the anticipation of fans for these upcoming activities, it can be noted that they will only be participated by four ITZY members. In November, JYP Entertainment announced that member Lia will continue her hiatus, making her absent from the group’s upcoming album and world tour.
Featured image: ITZY during the recruitment for their fanclub membership. Credit: Facebook/ITZY