ITZY looks ahead with 'TUNNEL VISION'

From left are Yuna, Chaeryeong, Ryujin, Lia and Yeji, members of K-pop girl group ITZY / Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

K-pop girl group ITZY is gearing up for another high-profile comeback, signaling a new chapter after its members renewed contracts with their agency, JYP Entertainment.

The five-piece act will release its new mini-album, "TUNNEL VISION," on Monday, marking its first release in five months since "Girls Will Be Girls" in June.

JYP unveiled the first teaser for the "TUNNEL VISION" music video on its official social media channels earlier this week, followed by a second clip on Wednesday. Though brief, the videos highlight ITZY's signature, sharp choreography, underscoring the group's reputation for performance.

According to the label, the lead single, "TUNNEL VISION," leans into a hip-hop-driven groove, layered with brass sounds for extra intensity. The song features production by acclaimed U.S. hitmaker Dem Jointz, whose resume includes collaborations with some of K-pop's biggest names.

The EP will feature a total of six tracks: "Focus," "DYT," "Flicker," "Nocturne" and "8-BIT HEART," along with the title track. Behind the scenes is an all-star lineup of producers including veteran hitmaker KENZIE, Norway's Ronny Svendsen and BB ELLIOT from the U.K.

All five members also reportedly took part in writing lyrics for the opener "Focus," showcasing their growing hand in the group's creative process.

K-pop girl group ITZY / Courtesy of JYP Entertainment

To celebrate the release, ITZY will also hit the stage early next year with a new world tour, also titled "TUNNEL VISION." The tour kicks off with Seoul concerts at Jamsil Indoor Stadium from Feb. 13 to 15, marking the group's first global tour in about a year and a half since wrapping "BORN TO BE," which spanned 32 shows across 28 cities worldwide.

Since debuting in February 2019, ITZY has built a reputation as one of K-pop's most electrifying performance acts, sweeping rookie awards early on and consistently raising the bar on stage. The group's 2022 mini-album "CHECKMATE" debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200, cementing the group's global reach.