IVE to Unveil ‘Looks Can Kill’ Today at 6 p.m., Introducing a New Girl Hero

A self-determined story beyond ‘girl fantasy’: A hero’s return, forged in electronic pop

K-pop group IVE will release its new song ‘Looks Can Kill’ worldwide on major music streaming platforms at 6 p.m. on the 19th.

According to its agency, Starship Entertainment, the song is the title track from IVE’s mini album of the same name, due out on the 26th, and is being released in advance for its global fan base. Critics and the public are watching closely for IVE’s latest musical evolution; the group has led the K-pop scene with distinctive concepts on every album.

With this new release, IVE takes the world of girls’ fantasies—its ‘girl fantasy’ concept, which it has steadily built over time—to a new level. The group deepens its narrative by establishing a new identity as ‘girl heroes’ with confidence and agency.

‘Looks Can Kill’ is an electronic dance-pop track distinguished by its powerful beats and polished melody. Carrying the bold message that “anyone can be the main character and hero of their own life,” the song is expected to deliver a strong sense of connection and catharsis to contemporary listeners.

Also on the release date, the 19th, at 8 p.m., IVE will team up with global music platform Spotify to host the offline event ‘Spotify DIVE ACADEMY’ at Seoul Arc Gangnam. The group plans to connect closely with fans at the event celebrating its comeback and build excitement to a fever pitch.