X:IN Builds Anticipation For 3rd Mini-Album ‘Defend Myself’ With Powerful Concept Photos

X:IN is going all out for their upcoming comeback.

On May 9, girl group X:IN dropped a new set of concept photos titled the B version for their upcoming 3rd mini-album ‘Defend Myself’. Set against an orange backdrop, the images showcase the members in a bold, grungy look, dressed in black leather or denim with accessories like spiked necklaces, chains, embellished nails, and leather accents. With intense expressions and a fierce aesthetic, these concept photos are building anticipation for the album’s full release.

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #ESHA #이샤#DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/aQRQC2a3HL

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 9, 2025

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #NIZZ #니즈#DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/rdzsDeCZGt

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 9, 2025

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #ARIA #아리아#DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/lmUsigJloX

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 9, 2025

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #NOVA #노바#DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/JaArZlmrtD

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 9, 2025

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #HANNAH #한나#DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/cKjzle5V6y

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 9, 2025

X:IN 3rd Mini Album [𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟]

CONCEPT PHOTO #2
B ver.

2025.05.17 6PM (KST)#XIN #엑신 #DefendMyself pic.twitter.com/oisQDuYzu4

— X:IN_OFFICIAL (@X_in_official) May 8, 2025

Previously, X:IN released a set of ethereal photos that showcased the members in a soft, dreamy setting, exuding mystery. In contrast to the new photos’ sharper and edgier vibe, the earlier images featured warm tones, natural expressions, and relaxed poses, evoking a sense of comfort while hinting at a deeper narrative.

‘Defend Myself’ marks X:IN’s first mini-album in over a year, following February 2024’s ‘The Real’. It is also their first release under their new agency, BeBy Entertainment. The five-member group—consisting of E.Sha, Nizz, Nova, Hannah, and Aria—most recently made a comeback with the digital single ‘ACHA (%)’ in December 2024.

‘Defend Myself’ is set to drop on May 17 at 6:00 PM KST (2:30 PM IST).

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