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(Korean) Dive into IVE! Hello, we are IVE.
Dive into IVE! Annyeonghaseyo, IVE imnida.
(Japanese) Dive into IVE! Hello, we are IVE.
Dive into IVE! Konnichiwa, IVE desu.
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–IVE's official greeting

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IVE (Korean: 아이브; Japanese: アイヴ) is a six-member South Korean girl group under Starship Entertainment. They debuted on December 1st, 2021 with their first single album “Eleven”.

Name Meaning

The name IVE stands for I HAVE, meaning the members are confident to show the public the skills they have. Rather than a growing girl group, the group aims to show themselves in a "complete" form.[1]

History

Pre-Debut

Pre-debut promotional photo

Pre-debut promotional photo

On August 22, 2021, an article published by Star News revealed that Starship Entertainment would be debuting a new girl group during the second half of 2021; it was also stated that former IZ*ONE members An Yujin and Jang Wonyoung, current artists under the label, would be included in the group. Later that same day, Starship confirmed the plans to debut the group but however left no comment regarding Yujin and Wonyoung's inclusion.[2]

On November 1, the group's official SNS accounts were opened along with the reveal of their name "IVE" and the motion video of their logo.[3] On November 2, the next day, a Naver article was published reporting that the group will be made up of six members and that previously revealed members Yujin and Wonyoung were to be included.[4]

On November 3, Yujin was officially announced as the group's first member, followed by Gaeul on November 4, Wonyoung on November 5, Liz on November 6, Rei on November 7, and finally Leeseo on November 8, finishing the lineup.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

December 2021: Debut with "ELEVEN", first music show win; Fandom name reveal

On November 9, 2021, a teaser posted across the group's social medias revealed their debut date: December 1, 2021.[11] Two days later, it was announced the group's debuting work will be a single album - titled "Eleven."[12] On this day, the single album, along with its title track of the same name, was released. The album later became certified Platinum by the Korean Music Content Association (KMCA) for selling over 250,000 copies.[13]

On December 8, 2021, IVE achieved their first ever music show win with "Eleven" on MBC's Show Champion. Awarded just a week after debut, IVE is the fastest girl group to achieve their first music show win in history, beating the record previously held by ITZY.[14][15]

On December 9, 2021, IVE revealed through their Twitter account that their official fandom name would be DIVE.[16]

2022 (1): First comeback with "Love Dive", "After Like"

Concept photo for ""

Concept photo for "Love Dive"

On March 15, 2022, a teaser posted across IVE's social medias announced the group would be making first ever comeback on April 5 with their second single album, titled "Love Dive".[17] On this day, the single album, along with its title track of the same name, were released. Two months later, on June 8, the album was certified Double Platinum by the Korean Music Contents Association (KMCA) for selling 500,000 units on Gaon Chart.[18] On October 6, "Love Dive" was certified Triple Platinum.[19]

On June 9, it was revealed through Gaon Chart that IVE had accumulated over 1 million physical albums sold just 6 months after their debut, making them a member of the 'million-seller club'.[20]

On July 14, it was announced that IVE will release a Japanese version of their debut song, "Eleven", sometime later in the summer. The song was selected as the theme song for Fuji TV's Virtual Adventure Island 2022, which began on August 11.[21]

Concept photo for ""

Concept photo for "After Like"

On July 17, Starship Entertainment confirmed reports that IVE was preparing to make a comeback sometime in August.[22] On July 24, a teaser posted across the group's social medias announced their third single album, titled "After Like", will be released on August 22.[23] On this day the single album, along with its title track of the same name, were release. The album was later certified Million by the Korean Music Contents Association (KMCA) for selling 1 million units on Circle Chart (formerly Gaon).[19]

2022 (2): Japanese debut, first Daesang

Concept photo for ""

Concept photo for "Eleven (Japanese ver.)"

On August 10, it was announced via IVE's official Japanese website that they will make their Japanese debut sometime in fall 2022.[24] A month later, on September 8, it was announced that the group's debut Japanese single, "ELEVEN", would be released on October 19.[25] The single was later certified Gold by the Recording Industry of Japan (RIAJ) for selling over 100,000 copies.[26]

On September 1, Circle Chart (formerly Gaon) reported that IVE had surpassed 2 million cumulative album sales on the chart just 9 months after their debut, thus becoming the fastest K-pop group in history to do so.[27] Weeks later, on September 19, the group was announced as ambassadors for the "Everyone's Campaign" of the Republic of Korea National Red Cross Institute.[28]

On November 26, at the 2022 MelOn Music Awards, the group won Song of the Year for their track "LOVE DIVE". This marks the group's first ever daesang (grand award) win, which comes 360 days after their debut.[29]

2023: First fan concert, I've IVE, signing with Columbia Records, Japanese promotions

On December 19, 2022, multiple teasers posted across IVE's social media accounts announced their first ever fan concert, titled IVE The 1st Fan Concert <The Prom Queens>.[30] The first concert took place on February 11, 2023, at Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea.

Concept photo for ""

Concept photo for "Love Dive (Japanese ver.)"

On January 1, 2023, it was announced through the group's official Japanese website that their first Japanese digital single, "Love Dive (Japanese ver.)", would be released on January 16.[31]

On February 17, Starship Entertainment announced that IVE was preparing to make a comeback with their first-ever full-length studio album, set for a release sometime in April.[32] Nearly a month later, on March 16, a teaser posted across the group's social medias revealed the album, titled I've IVE, will be released on April 10.[33] Prior to the full album's release, a pre-release single, titled "Kitsch", will be released on March 27.[34]

On March 24, Kakao Entertainment announced a new partnership with Columbia Records with aims to manage IVE's global promotions such as music distribution, local marketing and promotions.[35]

On April 1, the group announced they will release their first Japanese mini album, Wave, on May 31.[36]

On April 11, Starship Entertainment released a statement announcing that member Rei would be temporarily halting all activities to health-related concerns including abnormal symptoms such as heart palpitations and stuffiness. For the time being, she would focus on resting and recovering.[37] She made her official return to activities on May 26.[38]

Concept photo for ""

Concept photo for "Off the Record"

2023 (2): I'VE MINE, first world tour

On July 27, 2023, it was reported by music officials that IVE will be having a comeback during the first week of October. Later in the day, Starship confirmed the reports and added that an exact schedule will be released soon.[39] Later, on September 3, it was announced IVE will release their first EP, titled I've Mine, on October 13.[40] Two pre-release singles, "Either Way" and "Off the Record", were released on September 25 and October 6 respectively.

On August 11, IVE announced they will embark on their first-ever world tour, titled IVE The 1st World Tour <SHOW WHAT I HAVE>.[41] The tour opened on October 7 at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, South Korea.

2024: "All Night", IVE SWITCH, ALIVE

On January 8, 2024, the group announced the release of their first English language single on January 18. The single, titled "All Night", features American rapper and singer Saweetie.[42]

On April 3, the group released a 'coming soon' clip teasing their second mini album, titled IVE SWITCH.[43] The mini album was released on April 29 with the double title tracks "HEYA" and "Accendio". IVE SWITCH eventually became the fourth best-selling album in South Korea for the first half of the year, with 1,625,294 copies sold.[44]

On June 21, 2024, Starship Entertainment announced that IVE would be releasing the promotional single "SUMMER FESTA" on June 28 as part of Pepsi's Korean campaign.[45]

Concept photo for

Concept photo for ALIVE

On July 15, IVE announced they will release their second Japanese mini album, titled ALIVE, on August 28. The album's title track "Crush", along with its accompanying music video, was pre-released on August 7.[46] On September 9, 2024, ALIVE was certified Gold in Japan for reaching 100,000 units shipped.[47]

On September 24, 2024, IVE announced that announced that a special concert film, titled IVE The 1st World Tour in Cinema : Show What I Have, of which was filmed during the tour's encore Seoul concerts at KSPO Dome on August 10 and August 11, 2024, will be released in theatres exclusively at Lotte Cinema beginning on October 16, 2024.[48][49] Moreover, a special pop-up store was held at Lotte World Mall Atrium from October 1 to October 6, 2024.[50]

On November 8, IVE released an English digital single, titled "Supernova Love", in collaboration with French DJ David Guetta.

2025: IVE EMPATHY, Be Alright, IVE SECRET

On December 1, 2024, Starship Entertainment announced that IVE is preparing to make a comeback sometime in January of 2025.[51] On December 24, it was announced that the group's third EP, titled IVE EMPATHY, will be released on February 3, 2025.[52] The album's first title track, "Rebel Heart", was pre-released on January 13, 2025.

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Concept photo for IVE EMPATHY

On January 24, 2025, it was announced that IVE will hold their third fan concert, titled IVE The 3rd Fan Concert <IVE SCOUT>, on April 5-6, 2025, at KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea.[53] This marks the first time ever that a K-pop girl group has held a fan concert at the venue. Later, on January 27, a Japanese leg of the concert was announced.[54]

On February 3, IVE's third EP, IVE EMPATHY, along with its title track "ATTITUDE", were released. IVE EMPATHY was later certified Million by the KMCA for selling over one million units via Circle Chart.[55] IVE EMPATHY was the highest-selling album by a Korean girl group for the year, with 1.4 million copies sold.[56]

On April 7, 2025, it was announced IVE would release their first Japanese OST, titled "DARE ME", for the Nippon Television (NTV) Sunday drama Damemane! - We'll Manage a Useless Talent. The OST was released digitally on April 21 to coincide with the drama's first broadcast.[57]

On April 11, IVE announced they will release their third Japanese mini album, Be Alright, on July 30.[58][59] The EP's title track of the same name, along with its accompanying music video, were pre-released on July 16.

On July 23, Starship Entertainment announced that IVE was in the preparations stage for their Korean comeback, which is slated for a late-August release.[60] Later, on July 31, IVE announced their fourth EP, titled IVE SECRET, will be released on August 25.[61] On this day, IVE SECRET, along with its title track "XOXZ", were officially released.

On September 15, IVE announced they will be embarking on their second world tour, titled IVE The 2nd World Tour <SHOW WHAT I AM>, beginning with a three-night stint at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea on October 31–November 2.[62]

2026: REVIVE+, LUCID DREAM

On January 16, 2025, local news outlet iMBC Entertainment reported that IVE will be making a comeback sometime in late February. Hours later, Starship Entertainment confirmed the reports.[63] Days later, it was announced that the group will release a pre-release single, titled "BANG BANG", on February 9 ahead of their second full-length album.[64] IVE's second-full length album, titled REVIVE+, along with its title track "BLACKHOLE", was released on February 23.

On March 30, 2026, IVE announced their fourth Japanese mini album, LUCID DREAM.[65] Prior to the album's release, the singles "Fashion" and "LUCID DREAM" were released on April 3 and May 20, respectively. Finally, on May 27, LUCID DREAM was officially released.

Members

Name D.O.B Position(s) Color
Gaeul MT Gaeul
(가을) 		September 24, 2002
(age 23) 		Main Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist      Blue
Yujin MT An Yujin
(안유진) 		September 1, 2003
(age 22) 		Leader, Main Vocalist, Main Dancer      Magenta
Rei MT Rei
(레이) 		February 3, 2004
(age 22) 		Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist      Green
Wonyoung MT Jang Wonyoung
(장원영) 		August 31, 2004
(age 21) 		Vocalist, Dancer, Visual      Red
Liz MT Liz
(리즈) 		November 21, 2004
(age 21) 		Main Vocalist      Cyan
LeeSeo MT Leeseo
(이서) 		February 21, 2007
(age 19) 		Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae      Yellow


Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Single albums

Digital singles

Promotional singles

Collaborations

Mini albums

Singles

Digital singles

OSTs

Digital singles

Collaborations

Concerts

World tours

Fan concerts

Filmography

Concert Films

DVD/Blu-Ray/KiTs

Reality Shows

Variety Shows

Talk Shows

Publications

Photobooks

Season's Greetings

Endorsements

Active

Past

References

  1. ↑ Naver (KOR): 스타쉽, 5년만에 新 6인조 걸그룹 론칭…팀명은 '아이브'
  2. ↑ Soompi: Starship Reveals Plans To Launch New Girl Group This Year + Jang Won Young And An Yu Jin Reportedly Part Of Lineup
  3. ↑ Soompi: Watch: Starship Entertainment Reveals Official Social Media Accounts And Logo For New Girl Group IVE
  4. ↑ Naver (KOR): 스타쉽, 장원영·안유진 포함 6인조 걸그룹 론칭…팀명은 '아이브'
  5. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: YUJIN (November 3, 2021)
  6. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: GAEUL (November 4, 2021)
  7. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: WONYOUNG (November 5, 2021)
  8. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: LIZ (November 6, 2021)
  9. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: REI (November 6, 2021)
  10. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: LEESEO (November 8, 2021)
  11. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: DEBUT COMING SOON (November 9, 2021)
  12. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: ELEVEN (November 11, 2021)
  13. ↑ 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
  14. ↑ Soompi: IVE Takes Tearful 1st-Ever Win On “Show Champion” With “ELEVEN”; Performances By EVERGLOW, ONEUS, And More
  15. ↑ IVE Charts (@chartsive) on Twitter (December 8, 2021)
  16. ↑ Twitter: IVE Official Fanclub DIVE (December 9, 2021)
  17. ↑ Soompi: IVE Drops Teaser For First Ever Comeback
  18. ↑ Allkpop: IVE, Red Velvet, Irene & Seulgi, MONSTA X, and Heize receive certifications by Gaon chart for June
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Soompi: TXT, TWICE, And IVE Earn Circle Million Certifications + NewJeans, Girls’ Generation, THE BOYZ, And BTS Go Platinum
  20. ↑ Allkpop: IVE officially join 'million seller' club on Gaon just 6 months after debut!
  21. ↑ Model Press (JPN): IVE、デビュー曲「ELEVEN」日本語verが「バーチャル冒険アイランド2022」テーマソングに決定
  22. ↑ Naver News (KOR): 스타쉽 측 “아이브 8월 컴백 목표, 열심히 준비 중”
  23. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter (July 24, 2022)
  24. ↑ (JPN) IVE Japan Official Website: IVEが2022年秋に日本デビュー決定！
  25. ↑ Tower Records (JPN): IVE｜遂に日本デビュー！日本ファーストシングル『ELEVEN -Japanese ver.-』10月19日発売｜タワレコ先着特典「メンバーソロランダムIDトレカ」付！
  26. ↑ Wacoca (JPN): 221110 『ELEVEN -Japanese Ver.-』が10万本以上のセールスで日本（RIAJ）ゴールド認定！
  27. ↑ Allkpop: IVE surpass 2 million cumulative album sales on Circle Chart in just 9 months
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 (KR) StarMoneyToday: 아이브, 대한적십자사 홍보대사 위촉 "막중한 책임감"[공식]
  29. ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Sheds Tears As They Become 3rd-Fastest Girl Group In History To Win A Daesang At MMA 2022
  30. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter (December 19, 2022)
  31. ↑ IVE Japan Website (JPN): 2023年1月16日(月)にDigital Single「LOVE DIVE -Japanese ver.-」配信リリース決定！
  32. ↑ Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make Spring Comeback
  33. ↑ Soompi: IVE Confirms April Comeback Date In Teaser For 1st Full Album “I’ve IVE”
  34. ↑ IVE on YouTube: IT'S OUR TIME, KITSCH
  35. ↑ Soompi: Kakao Announces Partnership With Columbia Records, Starting With IVE’s North American Debut
  36. ↑ @IVEstarship_JP on Twiter (April 1, 2023)
  37. ↑ Soompi: IVE’s Rei To Temporarily Halt Activities Due To Health Reasons
  38. ↑ Soompi: IVE’s Rei To Resume Activities Following Temporary Hiatus
  39. ↑ Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make Fall Comeback
  40. ↑ Soompi: IVE Announces Comeback With 1st EP “I’VE MINE” + Drops Teasers For 3 New Songs
  41. ↑ Soompi: IVE Announces 1st-Ever World Tour “SHOW WHAT I HAVE”
  42. ↑ Soompi: Listen: IVE Reveals Sneak Peek Of New English Single Featuring Saweetie
  43. ↑ Soompi: IVE Announces April Comeback With 1st Teaser For "IVE SWITCH"
  44. ↑ Soompi: Circle Chart Reveals Midyear Album And Digital Charts For 1st Half Of 2024
  45. ↑ (KR) Star News Korea: 아이브, 28일 펩시 컬래버 신곡 'SUMMER FESTA' 발매
  46. ↑ @IVEstarship_JP on 𝕏 (July 15, 2024)
  47. ↑ @riaj_prinfo on Twitter: September 9, 2024
  48. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: September 24, 2024
  49. ↑ KStyle News (JPN): IVE、アンコールコンサートを収めた映画が韓国で10月に公開！ポップアップストアも開催
  50. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: September 25, 2024
  51. ↑ Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make January Comeback
  52. ↑ Soompi: Watch: IVE Announces Comeback With Teaser For "IVE EMPATHY"
  53. ↑ @IVEstarship on Twitter: January 24, 2025
  54. ↑ @IVEstarship_JP on Twitter: January 27, 2025
  55. ↑ Circle Chart (KOR): Album Certifications
  56. ↑ Circle Chart (KOR): Album Chart - 2025
  57. ↑ IVE Japanese Official Website (JPN): IVEの日本オリジナル新曲「DARE ME」が日本テレビ系 4月期日曜ドラマ『ダメマネ！ ―ダメなタレント、マネジメントします―』オープニング曲に決定！！4月21日(月)配信リリース！
  58. ↑ (JP) IVE Japan Website: JAPAN 3rd EP 2025年7月30日(水)発売＆店舗別購入特典が決定！！
  59. ↑ IVE Japan Website: JAPAN 3rd EP『Be Alright』タイトル＆アーティスト写真、さらに収録内容が解禁！！
  60. ↑ BNT News (KOR): 아이브 왕좌 지킨다… 8월 컴백
  61. ↑ Soompi: IVE Announces Comeback Date With First Teasers For “IVE SECRET”
  62. ↑ @IVEstarship on X (September 15, 2025)
  63. ↑ Soompi: IVE Confirmed To Make February Comeback
  64. ↑ Star News (KOR): '대상 가수' 아이브, 2월 말 정규 앨범 컴백..'K팝 퀸의 귀환'
  65. ↑ Real Sound (JP): IVE、日本4th EP『LUCID DREAM』リリース　収録曲「Fashion」がApp Storeキャンペーンソングに

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Gaeul • An Yujin • Rei • Jang Wonyoung • Liz • Leeseo
DIVE
Korean Discography
Studio Albums I've IVE • REVIVE+
EPs I'VE MINE • IVE SWITCH • IVE EMPATHY • IVE SECRET
Single Albums "Eleven" • "Love Dive" • "After Like"
Promotional Singles "I Want" • "SUMMER FESTA"
Digital Singles "Spotify Singles - Holiday" • "Kitsch" • "Either Way" • "Off the Record" • "Rebel Heart" • "BANG BANG"
Japanese Discography
Mini Albums WAVE • ALIVE • Be Alright • LUCID DREAM
Singles "Eleven (Japanese ver.)"
Digital Singles "Love Dive (Japanese ver.)" • "WAVE" • "Will" • "Crush" • "DARE ME"
OSTs "DARE ME"
English Discography
Digital Singles "All Night"
Collaborations "Supernova Love"
Concerts
World Tours IVE The 1st World Tour <SHOW WHAT I HAVE> • IVE The 2nd World Tour <SHOW WHAT I AM>
Fan Concerts IVE The 1st Fan Concert "The Prom Queens" • 2024 IVE 2nd Fanmeeting "Magazine IVE" • IVE The 3rd Fan Concert <IVE SCOUT> • 2026 IVE The 4th Fan Concert <DIVE Into IVE>
Filmography
Concert Films IVE The 1st World Tour in Cinema : Show What I Have
DVD/Blu-Ray/KiT IVE The 1st Fan Concert "The Prom Queens" • IVE The 1st World Tour <SHOW WHAT I HAVE> • IVE The 1st World Tour <SHOW WHAT I HAVE> ENCORE
Reality Shows 1,2,3 IVE • 1,2,3 IVE 2 • 1,2,3 IVE 3 • 1,2,3 IVE 4 • 1,2,3 IVE 5 • 1,2,3 IVE 6 • IVE ON • IVE OFF • IVE LOG
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