"Eleven" (stylized in all-caps) is the debut single album by IVE. It was released on December 1, 2021 with the song "ELEVEN" serving as the title track.
The physical album is available in two versions: #1 and #2.
Introduction
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"“Best Eleven”…Your next ‘perfect girl band’ with its perfect members, the wanna-be of the ‘generation MZ,’ IVE, Title track ‘ELEVEN’, introduces the beginning of the dynamic and mysterious era of “IVE.”
The new girl band, “IVE,” who received much attention from the audience even before they make their debut, is finally taking their first step onto the K-pop scene. IVE is a girl band with six members total including YUJIN (leader), GAEUL, REI, WONYOUNG, LIZ, and LEESEO who aims to show an independent and confident side of the girls just like the name of the band “IVE”—as in “I HAVE”—represents. IVE is here to show the confidence in their level of artistry. IVE announces their debut with the first debut track, “ELEVEN,” which emphasizes the unique identity of the band. The band will leave a strong first impression through their trendy music, performance, and visuals. The debut album is a proof of the harmonious balance among the members who are the best of the best in the field of K-pop. Presenting the new standard of “well-made girls’ pop” to the K-pop scene, IVE is here to open a new chapter in the history of K-pop. |
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| — IVE's Official Website[1] | ||
Background
Album
Following six days of revealing the group members, on November 9, 2021, a teaser posted onto IVE's social medias revealed their debut date: December 1, 2021.[2] Two days later, the format of IVE's debuting work, as well as its title, were announced.[3]
Debut Films
As part of the promotion schedule for IVE's debut, films to showcase the group's abilities and individual prowess were released; the "Have What We Want" film was the first to be released on November 12, 2021, with Yujin's "Show What I Have" film being released a few days later on November 15, followed by Rei's on November 16, Leeseo's on November 17, Liz's on November 18, Gaeul's on November 19, and finally Wonyoung's on November 20.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
See all films in the album's video gallery.
Commercial Performance
On December 1, 2021, it was reported that the album had achieved 56,209 copies sold in its first day of release.[10] A week later, on December 8, Hanteo Chart reported that the album's first week sales was 152,229 copies sold, making it the highest-selling debut album by a girl group in 2021 and the second-highest first-week sales performance by a girl group's debut album in chart history.[11] Within its first month of release, the album sold over 260,000 copies, ending the year as the 49th best-selling album in Korea.[12]
On February 10, 2022, the album became certified Platinum by the Korean Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling over 250,000 copies.[13] Eight days later, on February 18, "ELEVEN" achieved its 13th music show win on Music Bank - thus becoming the most decorated debut song by a K-pop group in history.[14]
On August 10, 2023, the album was certified Double Platinum by the KMCA for selling over 500,000 copies.[15]
Track List
Song Credits
| # | Title | Writer(s) | Composer(s) | Arranger(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ELEVEN | Seo Ji-eum | Peter Rycroft, Lauren Aquilina, Ryan Jhun | LOSTBOY, Ryan Jhun, Alawn |
| 2 | Take It | Lee Su-ran | Daniel Kim, Jeremy G (Future Sound), Willie Weeks | Willie Weeks |
Audio
Charts
Weekly charts
Monthly charts
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Year-end charts
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Accolades
| Song | Program | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Eleven" | Show! Music Core | December 18, 2021 | 5,526[16] |
| January 8, 2022 | 6,408[17] | ||
| January 15, 2022 | 6,532[18] | ||
| January 22, 2022 | 6,600[19] | ||
| Inkigayo | January 9, 2022 | 8,533[20] | |
| January 16, 2022 | 6,583[21] | ||
| January 23, 2022 | 5,927[22] | ||
| Music Bank | December 17, 2021 | 4,445[23] | |
| February 11, 2022 | 3,058[24] | ||
| February 18, 2022 | 2,566[25] | ||
| Show Champion | December 8, 2021 | 8,075[26] | |
| December 15, 2021 | 4,148[27] | ||
| The Show | December 14, 2021 | 7,378[28] |
| Year | Recipient | Award Show | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "ELEVEN" | Circle Chart Music Awards | Artist of the Year (Digital) - December | Won |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Date of Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea (KMCA) | Platinum | 250,000+ | February 10, 2022 |
| Double Platinum | 500,000+ | August 10, 2023 |
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | Date of Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea (KMCA) | Platinum | 100,000,000+ | December 8, 2022 |
Performances
Concert Performances
ELEVEN
- IVE The 1st Fan Concert <The Prom Queens>
- IVE The 1st World Tour <SHOW WHAT I HAVE>
- IVE The 3rd Fan Concert <IVE SCOUT>
- IVE The 2nd World Tour <SHOW WHAT I AM>
Take It
Achievements and Records
- "Eleven" is the third debut album by a girl group to surpass 100,000+ physical sales in its first week on Hanteo.[29][30]
- "Eleven" ranks #1 on the list of highest first-week sales of a debut album from a Starship Entertainment artist.[10]
References
- ↑ IVE Official Website (KOR): Discography - ELEVEN
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: DEBUT COMING SOON (November 9, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: ELEVEN (November 11, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'YUJIN' (November 15, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'REI' (November 16, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'LEESEO' (November 17, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'LIZ' (November 18, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'GAEUL' (November 19, 2021)
- ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: SHOW WHAT I HAVE 'WONYOUNG' (November 20, 2021)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 @IZONE_stats on Twitter (December 1, 2021)
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Achieves 2nd-Highest 1st-Week Sales Of Any Girl Group Debut Album In Hanteo History
- ↑ 2021년 Album Chart
- ↑ Soompi: BTS And NCT Earn Gaon Triple Million And Million Certifications; Stray Kids, ITZY, ATEEZ, IVE, EXO’s Kai, TREASURE, Red Velvet, And More Go Platinum
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes 13th Win And Triple Crown For “ELEVEN” On “Music Bank”
- ↑ Circle Chart: Album Certifications
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 5th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Music Core”; Performances By VIXX’s Ravi, WINNER’s Song Mino, LABOUM, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 6th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Music Core”; Performances By aespa, UP10TION, WJSN CHOCOME, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 8th Win And Triple Crown For “ELEVEN” On “Music Core”; Performances By MOMOLAND, UP10TION, Kep1er, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 10th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Music Core”; Performances By GOT7’s BamBam, Yuju, VICTON, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 7th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By Kep1er, aespa, UP10TION, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 9th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By MOMOLAND, TVXQ’s Changmin, ENHYPEN, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 11th Win And Triple Crown For “ELEVEN” On “Inkigayo”; Performances By ENHYPEN, Yuju, fromis_9, And More
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes 4th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Music Bank”
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes 12th Win For “ELEVEN” On “Music Bank”
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes 13th Win And Triple Crown For “ELEVEN” On “Music Bank”
- ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “Show Champion” With “ELEVEN”; Performances By EVERGLOW, ONEUS, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Watch: IVE Snags 3rd Win For “ELEVEN” On “Show Champion”; Performances By ATEEZ, Xdinary Heroes, LOONA x Cocomong, And More
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Takes 2nd Win For “ELEVEN” On “The Show”; Performances By ATEEZ, EVERGLOW, Billlie, And More
- ↑ IVE Charts on Twitter: December 2, 2021
- ↑ 1) BLACKPINK's Square Up and 2) Aespa's Savage.
