IZ*ONE Overcomes Controversy, Announces Comeback with New Album 'Bloom*IZ'

Group IZ*ONE/Photo by IZ*ONE Official Twitter Account

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] The group 'IZ*ONE,' which had suspended activities due to the vote manipulation controversy in Mnet's 'Produce' series, is making a comeback.

On the 3rd, IZ*ONE officially announced the release date and time of their new album as 6 PM on February 17th through their official Twitter account.

IZ*ONE was originally scheduled to make a comeback on November 11th last year, but the comeback was canceled after PD Ahn Junyoung, who oversaw the Produce series, admitted to manipulating the rankings.

On the 23rd of last month, Mnet announced the comeback in advance, stating, "We inform you that we have decided to resume activities in respect of the members' wishes to normalize IZ*ONE's activities and the opinions of the fans."

The first full-length album 'BLOOM*IZ,' set to be released on the 17th, includes a total of 12 tracks, including the title track 'Fiesta.' Members also participated in writing lyrics and composing for this comeback album.