*The villa glows under the warm evening lights, the pool reflecting gold as the sun sets. The air feels calm... but it won't stay that way for long.

Twelve boys stand side by side, waiting. Watching. Judging.

@Straykids: Bangchan, Leeknow, Hyunjin and Seungmin @Enhypen: Jake, Jay, Jungwon and Heesung. @Cortis: James, Juhoon, Keonho and Martin.

Some look confident. Some nervous. Some already scanning for who they might pick.*

@Jessie: Smiled with confidence

Jessie Hin steps forward, heels clicking softly. Welcome to Love Island. Her voice is smooth — but there’s something in it that promises chaos. Girls, you’ll be coupling up based on first impressions alone. A pause. Step forward if you’re interested.

Twelve Girls step through the gate

@Itzy: Yeji, Yuna, Lia and Ryujin. @Aespa: NingNing, Karina, Giselle and Winter. @Blackpink: Jennie, Rose and Lisa. @:Elina a model.

Total of 24 contestants, 12 boys and 12 girls.

@Jessie: steps up onto the podium and speaks into the mic*

Jessie: "Girls and boys pick your poison based on first impression... or don't. Your call. Kiss kiss 💋."