Yves Returns With Hypnotic 'Nail' MV Featuring Lolo Zouaï, Showcasing Fourth EP

Yves has officially released the hypnotic music video for "NAIL," her new title track featuring French‑Algerian singer Lolo Zouaï, marking the launch of her fourth EP of the same name on April 17 at 1 p.m. KST.

The "NAIL" MV arrived on major platforms alongside the full EP, giving fans the first full look at Yves' latest concept since her third EP "Soft Error" in August 2025. The track, which credits Yves on lyrics, leans into alternative hip hop sounds and uses poetic, metaphorical language to describe a lingering presence that refuses to disappear.

Lolo Zouaï joins as a featured artist, adding an international edge to the song and underlining Yves' push toward more global collaborations, according to Soompi.

Visually, the music video continues the desaturated, minimal style previewed in the EP's concept photos.

A Hypnotic New Title Track

Earlier teasers showed Yves standing on a darkened stage with muted lighting, conveying a calm but tense mood that carries over into the full clip. In the MV, she uses small, controlled movements and a composed expression to build a quiet sense of intensity, matching the song's hypnotic beat and reflective lyrics.

The restrained performance highlights subtle emotional shifts rather than large choreography, placing focus on atmosphere and storytelling.

"NAIL" leads Yves' fourth EP, which she has described conceptually as using a nail as an object to record her own sensibility, Star News Korea reported.

Through this motif, she aims to capture fleeting emotional moments that can connect people regardless of nationality, race, gender, or language. The project follows roughly eight months after "Soft Error," signaling a steady pace of releases as the former LOONA member continues to build her solo identity.

Ahead of the comeback, Yves raised anticipation with teasers that hinted at collaborations not only with Lolo Zouaï but also with other global artists such as Lexie Liu. A short performance teaser uploaded to her official YouTube channel showed her moving in sync with a pulsing beat, reinforcing the EP's focus on mood and texture.

With the "NAIL" MV now out, listeners can stream and download the EP on major music services, while physical copies are available through official purchase links shared in the video description, as per Chosun.