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IVE Gears Up for Second Full-Length Album
K-pop sensation IVE — comprising Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo — is set to release their second full-length album at the end of February, marking a major comeback nearly three years after their first full album, I’ve IVE (2023). The upcoming release is expected to further cement IVE’s status as a “grand prize-winning” group and a leading force in 4th-generation K-pop.
Expanding Their Self-Love Identity
The new album is anticipated to showcase the peak of IVE’s “self-love” concept, a theme the group has championed since debut. Promising deeper storytelling and messages of confidence and empowerment, the album hints at significant artistic growth. A recently released teaser paying homage to Kill Bill signals the group’s bold transformation, with members taking a more active role in songwriting and production.
A Legacy of Awards and Record-Breaking Hits
Since their debut, IVE has dominated major music awards, achieving milestones that few peers can match. Their 2022 hit Love Dive swept “Song of the Year” at the Melon Music Awards, MAMA Awards, Asia Artist Awards, and Golden Disc Awards — accomplishing the rare feat of winning both rookie and grand prizes simultaneously.
Their first full album, I’ve IVE (2023), earned accolades including MMA’s “Album of the Year,” Seoul Music Awards’ “Best Song Award,” and Golden Disc Awards’ Digital Song of the Year. Subsequent mini-albums, IVE SWITCH (2024) and IVE EMPATHY (2025), brought additional recognition, including TMA’s “Sound of the Year” and AAA’s “Song of the Year,” bringing their total grand prizes to over 28 and continuing the so-called “IVE Syndrome.”
Unmatched Commercial Success
IVE’s albums consistently deliver chart-topping hits, with all five releases surpassing one million first-week sales. Their 2025 mini-album IVE EMPATHY sold 1.04 million copies in its first week, marking the group’s fifth consecutive million-seller. From debut single ELEVEN to After LIKE, I AM, and last year’s Rebel Heart, IVE has regularly topped both domestic and international charts, with pre-release tracks like Rebel Heart achieving multiple “Perfect All-Kills.”
Fans Anticipate New Records
Ahead of the late-February album release, IVE is finalizing their second full-length record, with a pre-release track scheduled for February 9 to give fans an early taste of their new sound. Having never taken a hiatus since debut, the group’s loyal fanbase is eagerly awaiting what new milestones and records IVE will break next.
