"Time to Renew License"... Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off 'OR3' Comeback to Mark 5th Anniversary of Debut

'Pop icon of Generation Z' Olivia Rodrigo (22) has brought back her starting point, 'driver's license'. This is a signal for a major comeback to mark her 5th anniversary.

On the 6th (Korean time), Olivia Rodrigo's official website underwent a complete overhaul. The new design is none other than a 'Driver's License Renewal Application'. This is a perfect homage to her debut single 'drivers license', which catapulted her to stardom in 2021.

◆ D-2, the promised time is 'January 8'

At the bottom of the website, the phrase "Appointment Time: January 8, 2026, 9 AM (Pacific Standard Time)" is clearly displayed. This date marks exactly 5 years since 'drivers license' was first released to the world. Visitors can enter their email addresses to receive update information, and fans worldwide are confident that specific information or the lead single for her upcoming third album, known as 'OR3', will be revealed on this day.

◆ Going from purple to 'red'?

The fandom 'Livies' has already started guessing the theme color of the new album. A crucial clue was found on the official Instagram fan account (@livieshq). Recently, a 'red heart (❤️)' emoji was added to the profile description. Following the purple of the previous work 'Sour' and the deep purple (or navy) of 'Guts', speculation is growing that the main color of this album will be a striking 'Red'.

◆ "2026 will be very busy"

Rodrigo has already hinted at a comeback since last year. In an interview with Nylon in October 2025, she hinted, "I can't say too much, but 2026 will be a very busy year for me." In an interview with Daily Star UK, she also stated, "The different perspectives I've gained while growing up will inevitably be reflected in my songwriting," and added, "The next album will contain a much more mature perspective," raising expectations for musical changes.

Having swept the Grammys upon her debut and grown from a 'monster rookie' to a bona fide 'pop star', Olivia Rodrigo is now in the spotlight as to what destination she will steer towards in 2026, carrying the excitement she felt when she first got her license 5 years ago.