ITZY Unveils October Comeback Date With Track List For New Album GOLD

K-pop girl group ITZY is gearing up for their new album, GOLD. The group had been on a lengthy hiatus due to vocalist Lia’s health issues in September 2023. Their last activities were several months ago with the release of their third studio album, Born To Be. However, now fans can finally rejoice as ITZY is ready to return.

On September 13, the group unveiled detailed teasers of their upcoming album along with the exciting tracklist that consists of a total of 11 songs. Following the schedule, ITZY will look forward to unveiling more teasers throughout September and October leading up to the album’s release.

The full album is set to drop on October 15 at 6 PM (KST). According to the announcement, the new album will include double title tracks, GOLD and Imaginary Friend, followed by the corresponding numbers.

Other tracks in the album are titled Bad Girls R Us, Supernatural, Five, Born To Be (Final Version), Untouchable (Final Version), Mr. Vampire (Final Version), Dynamite (Final Version), Escalator (Final Version), and last but not least, VAY (Feat Changbin of Stray Kids). ITZY’s special collaboration with the Stray Kids member has added much to the anticipation.

Changbin features in the track along with his 3RACHA members Bang Chan and HAN. He wrote the lyrics for VAY and also co-composed the same, states Soompi. Meanwhile, the promotional activities for GOLD are scheduled to kickstart in the upcoming weeks, which will be followed by a series of more teasers and concept photos. The group will engage with fans via a live countdown event on the release day.

Earlier, JYP Entertainment confirmed to the media about ITZY’s plans for a full group comeback in October. Sharing details on Lia’s return, it said, “Her condition has greatly improved through treatment and rest, addressing the stress and anxiety she has experienced. Following careful discussion with Lia, we have decided that she will resume activities starting with ITZY’s new album scheduled for the second half of the year.”

MIZYs (fandom) are already happy with the latest developments, especially about Lia’s much-awaited comeback. The social media platforms have been buzzing with their exciting and happy posts.