IVE announced their comeback on their third debut anniversary, with a new album set for January. The group aims to highlight a distinct identity and diverse performances after their successful global tour. Fans eagerly anticipate IVE’s return, discussing their impressive achievements as a mid-sized agency group.
IVE Comeback Marks Third Anniversary Celebration
On their third debut anniversary, IVE delighted fans by announcing their comeback with a new album next month. Starship Entertainment revealed that IVE is aiming for a January 2025 return. They emphasized their dedication to preparing the album and asked fans to continue supporting IVE as they embark on this next chapter.
IVE’s Journey in Fourth-Generation K-pop
Since debuting on December 1, 2021, with “ELEVEN,” IVE has consistently released hit songs such as “LOVE DIVE,” “After LIKE,” “I AM,” and “HEYA.” Each release has cemented their reputation as one of the leading fourth-generation K-pop girl groups, earning widespread acclaim for their music and performances.
Successful World Tour Demonstrates IVE’s Global Impact
IVE concluded their first world tour, performing 37 concerts across 28 cities in 19 countries. Their tour included sold-out solo concerts at Seoul’s Olympic Park KSPO Dome, known as the “sanctuary of K-pop,” and Tokyo Dome, regarded as a “dream stage” in Japan. These achievements highlighted IVE’s global influence and strong fanbase.
New Album Signals IVE Comeback in January
This upcoming album will be IVE’s first release since their second mini-album, “IVE SWITCH,” in April. With this new project, IVE aims to showcase a more distinct identity and a variety of performances. Leader An Yujin expressed heartfelt gratitude to their fans, DIVE, saying, “Thanks to DIVE, we’ve felt immense love and happiness over these three years. I hope you enjoy IVE’s year-end performances and kick off 2025 with us!”
Community Reactions to IVE’s Return
Korean online communities like MLBPARK are abuzz with excitement over IVE’s comeback, speculating that they might release two albums in 2025. Fans expressed joy at this possibility. Some praised IVE for achieving significant success despite being from a mid-sized agency, Starship Entertainment. They highlighted how smaller companies face growing financial pressures in the competitive idol industry. Analysts credited IVE’s survival to standout members like Jang Wonyoung and An Yujin. Others countered that mid-sized agencies could still thrive, citing groups like KISS OF LIFE, who succeeded through international tours. This debate underscores the evolving landscape of the K-pop industry.
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I hope their next song can capture IVE’s unique charm and create a beautiful new world, unlike “Supernova Love” which felt a bit too diluted from the original’s heavy emotions.