Itzy announced their comeback on Twitter by announcing the upcoming album “CHECKMATE,” know the release date, concept photos, tracklist and pre-order
It has not been long since Itzy dropped their upcoming album Checkmate’s cover on Twitter and the fans are already super excited.
Itzy Checkmate Album 2022 Release Date And Time, Tracklist, Pre-Order And Concept Photos
The all-female pop band will drop their new album on July 15th, 2022. This album will be Itzy’s comeback after they dropped their hit studio album “Crazy in Love” in September 2021. Checkmate will be the fifth mini-album by the popular group. The first album is to have seven songs.
Upcoming Album: Checkmate Tracks
Sneakers – The title song
Rac3r
What I Want
Free Fall
365
Domino
Sneakers — English version
ITZY “SNEAKERS” M/V Teaser 1https://t.co/IHrtg85vJT
👑 ITZY <CHECKMATE> ALBUM RELEASE
2022.7.15 FRI 1PM(KST) | 0AM(EST)♟ PRE-SAVE & PRE-ORDERhttps://t.co/nki6k0nIaW#ITZY #MIDZY @ITZYofficial#ITZYComeback#ITZY_CHECKMATE#ITZY_SNEAKERS pic.twitter.com/KHJ3NTOkLU
— ITZY (@ITZYofficial) July 11, 2022
#ITZY for their checkmate comeback show! pic.twitter.com/oFBugX1rAd
— 👟 ON! (@midcys) July 11, 2022
The title track, Sneakers, is written along the lines of freedom and companionship. An actual song for Generation Z! The lyrics talk about following one’s heart and moving ahead with their dreams regardless of what the world says.
The second track, “Rac3r,” is about running boldly and fearlessly on the world’s track, and the third, “What I Want,” is about the right to free speech.
Concept Pictures
The concept pictures for the album are also out now.
The team members, Yeji, Lia, Ryujin, Chaeryeong, and Yuna, are wearing preppy black and white outfits, glittery jewellery, and posing with a crystal chess piece in the first photo.
In the second photo, they are wearing black and pink minidresses and gowns with soft cosmetics and gold crowns, looking just like queens!
World Tour
The South Korean band has also planned their first-ever international tour. The five-girl group will start a 10-show run of their first-ever US concert tour this fall.
Due to the band’s popularity, it is anticipated that there will be fierce competition for tickets.
The trip will begin on the 6th and 7th of next month at Seoul Olympic Park’s SK Olympic Handball Stadium.
Following that, the tour is scheduled to move to the US on the following dates:
Oct. 26–Los Angeles, CA, YouTube Theater
Oct. 29–Phoenix, AZ, Arizona Federal Theatre
Nov. 01 – Dallas, TX, The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Nov. 03 – Sugar Land, TX, Smart Financial Centre
Nov. 05–Atlanta, GA, Fox Theatre
Nov. 07–Chicago, IL, Rosemont Theatre
Nov. 10 – Boston, MA, MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Nov. 13–New York, NY, Hulu Theater
The tickets immediately sold out in 8 US states as soon as the reservations got open on June 29th.
The teaser of the album is also out on YouTube now.