On August 25, Starship Entertainment unexpectedly launched a new social media account titled “IVE Exhibition” and released a short teaser featuring An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung.
The video immediately caught fans’ attention with its retro concept. Rather than showing the two idols directly, the teaser focuses on an old-fashioned telephone receiver while a voice simply says, “Hello.”
The mysterious greeting appears to reference the nickname “Anyujang” (“Annyeongz”), which fans commonly use for the two IVE members. A dedicated logo and brief text accompanying the teaser have further fueled speculation that the project could go beyond a simple promotional event.
Although Starship Entertainment has not officially confirmed a unit debut, the teaser has led many fans and industry observers to believe that An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung could be preparing to launch a special unit.
The new account’s name, “IVE Exhibition,” has also attracted attention. The word “Exhibition” suggests that the project could be designed to showcase different sides of IVE’s members, potentially expanding beyond the group’s established musical identity.
The project could also represent a new stage in IVE’s promotional strategy. After recently using the group’s MINIVE characters and various pop-up events to strengthen their offline connection with fans, the new project appears to be taking a more conceptual approach.
For now, however, the exact nature of the “Hello” project remains under wraps.
The possibility of an An Yujin-Jang Wonyoung unit is particularly intriguing given their long history together. Both idols first rose to prominence through IZ*ONE before debuting as members of IVE. With years of experience performing together, their chemistry has already been established, while their individual strengths have also been showcased through solo stages and various entertainment activities.
Their potential unit could therefore offer a different musical and visual direction from IVE’s signature glamorous image. The retro-inspired teaser, centered on an analog telephone and the simple greeting “Hello,” suggests that the duo may explore a more unconventional aesthetic.
An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung are currently maintaining their status as two of IVE’s most prominent members, with both continuing to expand their activities across music, television and entertainment.
IVE is also preparing for its second world tour, “SHOW WHAT I AM,” while the members continue their individual schedules. With additional information expected to be revealed through the newly opened IVE Exhibition account, attention is now focused on whether the mysterious “Hello” teaser will ultimately lead to An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung’s first official unit debut.
For now, Starship Entertainment is keeping the project’s details secret—but the unexpected teaser has already become one of the most intriguing K-pop developments heading into the second half of 2026.
Sources: Netizenbuzz