[Official] 'Reunion' I.O.I, May 19 Comeback Confirmed

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Girl group I.O.I has set its comeback date.

On the 21st, Swing Entertainment announced, "I.O.I (Lim Na-young, Cheong Ha, Kim Se-jeong, Jung Chae-yeon, Kim So-hye, Yoo Yeon-jung, Choi Yoo-jung, Kim Do-yeon, Jeon So-mi) will make their comeback on May 19 by releasing their third mini-album 'I.O.I : LOOP'."

Along with this, the group released a promotional schedule image for 'I.O.I : LOOP' via its official SNS, maximizing fans' excitement. The image, bathed in a soft pink hue, is packed with I.O.I's comeback schedule, heightening anticipation. According to the schedule, I.O.I will sequentially unveil a variety of promotions starting with a mood film on the 22nd, followed by concept photos, a tracklist, an album preview, a music video teaser, and audio snippets.

Recently, I.O.I drew attention by announcing the '2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP', and during this promotion, the group is also set to reveal the concert's main poster, drawing further interest. Additionally, I.O.I will communicate with fans through a YouTube live stream on May 4 alongside the pre-release of a digital single, and will launch comeback activities upon the release of the new album on May 19.

I.O.I was formed as a project group through a national vote on Mnet's 'Produce 101' in 2016 and debuted in May of the same year. The group received immense love by hitting multiple hits such as "Too Much Too Much Too Much" and "Downpour" within a short period, concluding official activities with a concert in January 2017. With their reunion coming after nearly nine years, fans who have waited long are pouring in their support and attention.

To commemorate their 10th anniversary since debut, I.O.I will engage in diverse activities, including holding the '2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP' for three days starting May 29 at the Seoul Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium, alongside the album release.

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