ITZY Celebrates 'TUNNEL VISION' Comeback with Countdown Live, Expresses Eagerness for World Tour

K-pop sensation ITZY has officially celebrated their comeback with the release of their new mini-album, 'TUNNEL VISION.' The group held a special countdown live broadcast on March 10th, engaging with their global fanbase, MIDZY.

On the day of their comeback, at 5 PM KST, ITZY hosted a live stream on JYP Entertainment's official YouTube channel, marking the release of their mini-album 'TUNNEL VISION' and its title track at 6 PM KST. During the broadcast, members Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna shared their excitement, stating, "This is our comeback after five months. 'TUNNEL VISION' is an album we prepared with the thought, 'We hope this can lead to a tour.' We believe both we and MIDZY feel the same excitement and anticipation."

They further expressed their anticipation for their upcoming world tour: "It's been almost three years since we've toured as a full group. Thinking about meeting our fans, we wish the world tour could start as soon as possible. Since it's our first full group tour in a while, we think you'll see a performance that shows our strong bond."

Describing 'TUNNEL VISION,' ITZY explained, "It's an album that tells the story of finding one's true self." Regarding the title track, they noted, "Its groovy hip-hop beat has the power to make you sway even when you're just sitting still. We hope MIDZY gets deeply immersed in it." The members also entertained fans with mini-games, behind-the-scenes stories, and an album unboxing segment.

To conclude the live stream, the members conveyed their gratitude: "Thank you so much for waiting. We worked hard preparing everything – the stage, the performance, and the album tracks – with MIDZY in mind. We hope it becomes a precious gift to MIDZY and that our sincerity reaches you."

The new mini-album features six tracks: 'Focus,' the title track 'TUNNEL VISION,' 'DYT,' 'Flicker,' 'Nocturne,' and '8-BIT HEART,' each exploring the journey of discovering one's own light and identity. As of 9 AM KST on March 11th, 'TUNNEL VISION' topped the iTunes Top Albums charts in nine regions, including Malaysia and New Zealand. The music video for 'TUNNEL VISION,' filmed in Prague, Czech Republic, stimulates repeat viewing with its diverse visual effects, the members' surreal visuals, and immersive direction.

Demonstrating the hot comeback momentum, the 'TUNNEL VISION' music video ranked first on YouTube's Music Video Trending Worldwide chart on March 11th. ITZY will continue to build on their comeback momentum with various promotional activities, including a pop-up store in Seongsu-gu, Seoul, running from March 11th to 17th.

Fans are expressing overwhelming support, with comments like "The concept for this album is amazing," "Looking forward to the performances," and "Can't wait to see the stage." The group's global popularity is evident as the album topped iTunes charts in multiple countries and the music video trended worldwide.