[Motto] ITZY - (SPECIAL Ver.) (2 types in total, A/B Ver.)

ITZY to release mini album 'Motto' and title track of the same name on May 18 - Motto: A word meaning 'a phrase or belief adopted as a motto or creed for living or working.' ITZY, who will release the mini album 'Motto' on May 18, 2026, has a motto of 'ITZY themselves.' Under the motto 'I choose myself,' they possess a steadfast nature, believing in themselves rather than doubting themselves amidst repeating situations. Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna—who have delivered messages of respecting and loving 'myself' since their 2019 debut song 'DALLA DALLA'—present a more intense version of ITZY to fans worldwide through the solid and deep 'Motto.' The new album 'Motto' is their first work in about six months since 'TUNNEL VISION' in November 2025. The new album's trailer video projected and encapsulated the overall theme, perfectly foreshadowing the message ITZY wants to convey. The narratives of the five members—each moving precariously while maintaining balance but ultimately pushing forward without collapsing—were depicted dramatically, providing an immersive experience. From Ryujin, who willingly indulges in others' gazes toward her static inner self beyond her girl-crush charm; Chaeryeong, who wishes to reveal herself without a fixed mold rather than being conscious of others; Yuna, who moves forward trusting her momentary senses even when shaken; Lia, who maintains balance by expressing her emotions as they are; to Yeji, who believes in herself at any moment and pushes through to the end—the artists' honest thoughts and records of experience were sublimated into metaphorical mise-en-scène. This trailer was overseen by Director Yoon Seung-rim of Legend Film, and Director Léa Esmaili, who builds an original visual world, joined to collaborate with ITZY. Every scene, dressed in sensory aesthetics, was elaborately composed and received positive reviews. - Title track 'Motto', a trendy melody with a refreshing feel! Charging up early summer vibes with a cool performance! The title track 'Motto' is a song characterized by a trendy melody with a refreshing feel. A mysterious and three-dimensional sound was created through the combination of deep reverb effects and subtle, long-lasting pad synths. Like the confident lyrics—'not fearing the ending' and 'the night of hesitation has passed to meet a clear light'—this song generates the momentum to move forward without hesitation and instills the courage to never stop. The music video visually implements the process of 'meeting myself' and 'being able to choose oneself.' The choreography for the new song was created by HAEINYSS and YURI, with large, cool movements that match the early summer vibe serving as the highlight. HAEINYSS and YURI previously created the performance for 'THAT'S A NO NO,' a track from the second mini album that became a hot topic as 'Dae-chu No-no' after its first reveal during ITZY's new world tour in February 2026, sparking an explosive synergy with ITZY. - New song 'Motto', including 5 unique solo songs first showcased on the world tour, featuring a total of 8 tracks! Led by the title track 'Motto,' the new album is packed with 8 songs, including 'Glitch,' 'you And I,' and five unique solo songs first introduced on individual stages: 'Pocket (Yeji),' 'Asylum (Lia),' 'LOOK (Ryujin),' 'Undefined (Chaeryeong),' and 'Tangerine (Yuna).' It is expected to be a special archive work where listeners can encounter everything from experimental pop sounds to the heat and energy of the stage. The quality was enhanced with the help of prominent domestic and international writers such as Shim Eun-ji, Lee Woo-min "collapsedone," KASS, and Justin Reinstein. In the early spring of 2026, as if proving their title as 'Performance Queens,' ITZY shone their group presence by boosting the popularity of their previous discography track 'THAT'S A NO NO' through world tour performances. Expressing gratitude for the surprise resurgence in popularity, saying, "I am grateful that people seem to recognize and acknowledge the path ITZY has walked," they will launch their first group activities of the year and take a higher leap forward, using the great support of fans worldwide as nourishment.