IVE Drops 'IVE SECRET' Tracklist: Wonyoung and Liz Co-Write New Songs
K-pop girl group IVE has revealed the official tracklist for their fourth mini-album 'IVE SECRET,' featuring creative contributions from members Jang Wonyoung and Liz.
Starship Entertainment shared the tracklist on August 12 through IVE's social media channels, confirming six tracks including title song "XOXZ."
Complete Track Listing
The 'IVE SECRET' tracklist includes:
- XOXZ (Title Track) - Co-written by Jang Wonyoung and Seo Ji Eum
- Wild Bird
- Dear, My Feelings
- GOTCHA (Baddest Eros)
- ♥beats
- Midnight Kiss - Co-written by Liz
Member Songwriting Involvement
Wonyoung collaborated with veteran lyricist Seo Ji Eum on the title track "XOXZ," marking their second partnership after working together on "ATTITUDE" from IVE's previous album 'IVE EMPATHY.'
Liz contributed lyrics to "Midnight Kiss," with the agency noting that her personal touch deepens the group's distinctive sound.
Seo Ji Eum, who won the Lyricist of the Year Award at the 2018 Gaon Chart Music Awards, has been instrumental in creating IVE's narrative through hits like "Eleven," "Love Dive," and "After Like."
Album Concept and Themes
Returning after seven months, 'IVE SECRET' focuses on the emotions hidden behind confident expressions, expanding the group's narrative world. Starship commented that IVE will "redefine their image by revealing the sides concealed behind their confidence, evolving into a more multidimensional team."
The concept introduces an "Evil Cupid" theme, representing self-definition and personal choice rather than traditional romantic narratives.
Release Details
'IVE SECRET' will be released on August 25, 2025, marking the group's first comeback in approximately six months since their previous EP 'IVE EMPATHY.'
Their last album 'IVE EMPATHY,' released in February 2025, was a commercial success, selling over 619,000 copies on its first day and eventually surpassing one million copies sold.
The fourth mini-album represents IVE's continued evolution as artists while maintaining their signature confident style that has made them one of K-pop's leading girl groups.
