South Korean girl group ITZY announced the release of their 12th EP, titled “Motto,” via a trailer posted to their official YouTube channel [1].

The comeback arrives as the group continues its "Tunnel Vision" world tour [2], signaling a strategic move to maintain global momentum and engage international fans during their travel schedule [2].

The trailer for the project was released on April 22, 2026 [3]. According to the announcement, “Motto” is scheduled to drop worldwide on May 18, 2026 [2]. The release will occur at 6 p.m. KST, which corresponds to 5 a.m. ET [4].

This upcoming project marks the group's 12th EP [2]. The promotional rollout included the release of a track list alongside the trailer to build anticipation for the May date [3].

Industry reports suggest the release comes during a competitive period for K-pop comebacks [5]. By timing the EP with the "Tunnel Vision" tour, the group aims to integrate new material into their live performances, and expand their reach across different markets [2].

While some reports mentioned a different title for the release, multiple primary sources and official channels confirmed the EP is titled “Motto” [3, 2, 5].

“ITZY announced the release of their 12th EP, titled “Motto,” via a trailer posted to their official YouTube channel.”

The synchronization of a new EP release with an active world tour allows ITZY to maximize commercial impact by converting live audience energy into streaming numbers. By launching 'Motto' during the 'Tunnel Vision' tour, the group leverages their physical presence in global markets to sustain visibility in a highly saturated K-pop landscape.