South Korean girl group X:IN will return from a five‑month break with their fourth mini‑album Hyper, set for release on February 20 at 6 p.m. KST.
Agency BeBy Entertainment confirmed that the multinational five‑member girl group will drop “Hyper” on major music platforms, with the physical album scheduled to hit stores on February 27.
The group’s comeback marks its first new music release since their September 2025 single album RRRUN, ending a hiatus of about five months. Fans can expect digital and offline releases, giving both international and Korean listeners multiple ways to access the new record, according to allkpop.
X:IN began the countdown by posting a comeback scheduler on their official social media channels at midnight on Feb. 7, signaling the start of full promotions.
According to the schedule, the group will reveal the track list on Feb. 9, open album pre‑orders on Feb. 12, and unveil group and individual concept photos on Feb. 13 and 14. A music video teaser is planned for Feb. 17, designed to preview the mood and sound of the title track ahead of the full release.
The schedule image highlights the album title Hyper in bold neon green against a rough, textured background, hinting at a powerful and energetic concept. Coverage in Korean media notes that the visual direction suggests X:IN will continue to emphasize strong performances and intense styling in this era, Khan Sports reported.
Observers say the group aims to show a new musical transformation while keeping the confident image built through their previous releases.
X:IN is a five‑member girl group composed of E.Sha, Nizz, Nova, Hannah, and Aria, currently active under BeBy Entertainment. The group debuted on Apr. 11, 2023, with the single “Keeping the Fire” and has since released projects including “The Real” and the single album RRRUN, which contained the tracks “RRRUN” and “Creamy.”
With Hyper, the group looks to expand its growing international fanbase and solidify its position in the crowded K‑pop girl group scene, as per dbkpop.