I.O.I has confirmed its comeback date and shared its promotion schedule.
On the 21st, Swing Entertainment announced, “I.O.I (Im Nayoung, Chungha, Kim Sejeong, Jung Chaeyeon, Kim Sohye, Yoo Yeonjung, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, Jeon Somi) will release its third mini album ‘I.O.I : LOOP’ on May 19 and resume group activities.”
According to the promotion scheduler released with the announcement, activities will begin on the 22nd with a mood film, followed by concept photos, a tracklist reveal, an album preview, a music video teaser, and audio snippets. On May 4, the group will release a pre-release track and hold a YouTube Live event. The full album will be released on May 19, followed by official promotions.
I.O.I was formed through Mnet’s audition program ‘Produce 101’ in 2016 and concluded its official activities after a concert in January 2017. The upcoming release marks a return after approximately nine years.
For this comeback, Kang Mina and Kyulkyung (Zhou Jieqiong) will not participate due to scheduling conflicts. Nine members, including Im Nayoung, will take part in the project.
Meanwhile, I.O.I will also hold the ‘2026 I.O.I Concert Tour: LOOP’ at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul from May 29 to 31.