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The girl group izna has unveiled the first concept photos for their first Japanese mini album ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’.

The ‘debut warm-up’ images, which capture a page of youth with innocent visuals bathed in vivid summer hues, are striking.

izna (Mai, Bang Ji-min, Coco, Yu Sa-rang, Choi Jeong-eun, Jeong Se-bi) posted group and individual concept photos for their first Japanese mini album ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’ via their official social media from the 3rd to the 5th.

In the photos, izna draws attention by showcasing school-look outfits in six distinct styles from the six members against a refreshing summer-day backdrop. Under the clear sunshine, the members holding hands evoke a dazzling page of youth. With ‘innocent visuals’ that suit the lyrical mood, izna gives viewers a flutter of excitement.

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Another cut capturing a summer night exudes a 180-degree contrasting mood. The addition of a mysterious afterimage effect doubles izna’s signature dreamy allure, amplifying curiosity about the story they will tell with their Japanese debut album.

‘HANDLE WITH CARE’ is izna’s first mini album in Japan, conveying an attitude of trusting oneself to the end and cherishing oneself by one’s own standards. Including the original title track ‘DUMB HOT!’ and the new song ‘HEADACHE’, the album contains five tracks in total, adding Japanese versions of representative songs that capture izna’s beginnings and growth, including ‘IZNA’, ‘SIGN’, and ‘Mamma Mia’.

The title track ‘DUMB HOT!’ most clearly embodies the album’s core message, expressing through its lyrics the confidence that anyone can shine fully with their own unique charm. Layering izna’s signature bright yet dreamy vibe over a lively rhythm and melody, it delivers powerful addictiveness.

izna will pre-release the title track ‘DUMB HOT!’ at 12:00 a.m. on August 7 via various music platforms, then release their first mini album ‘HANDLE WITH CARE’ on September 2.