The group IVE heated up comeback anticipation again by revealing a new release scheduler.
Starship Entertainment on the 10th released a new scheduler image for the full-length album 2nd 'REVIVE+ (Revive Plus)' on IVE (Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Rizu·Lee Seo)'s official social media channels and kicked off the full-scale countdown to the studio album release.
The revealed scheduler drew attention with an image board featuring the silhouettes of IVE members. The members conveyed a hip yet energetic mood by dancing or striking poses with different movements, and even their silhouettes showcased their presence and raised expectations.
According to the scheduler, the tracklist for the full-length album 2nd will be revealed on the 11th, and from the 12th to the 15th the The Narcissistic Girls campaign will be presented sequentially. Then on the 16th the veil on the new release will be lifted through a highlight medley, and on the 17th a bangers concept film will be released to fuel comeback excitement.
Then over two days from the 18th to the 19th anticipation continues with bangers concept photos, and on the 20th and 21st teaser photos and a music video teaser for the title track 'BLACKHOLE (Blackhole)' will be released, followed by the long-awaited release of the full-length album 2nd 'Revive Plus' on the 23rd.
Earlier, the pre-release track 'Bang Bang', released on the 9th, reached No. 1 on YouTube music video worldwide trending as of 8 a.m. today (the 11th), placed in the top 10 on the iTunes top K-pop song chart in 21 countries and regions, and charted on the top song charts in 17 countries and regions, forecasting a powerful global hit.
It also stands out on domestic charts. 'Bang Bang' not only rose to No. 1 on Melon HOT100 immediately after release but also recorded No. 4 on the TOP100 (as of 8 a.m. on the 11th), showing a steep rise. It also secured high positions on major music sites such as Bugs, Jini, Vibe, and Flo, proving IVE's music streaming power.
Meanwhile, the released scheduler has further amplified anticipation for IVE's full-length album 2nd. In particular, with the title track 'Blackhole' made official, comeback excitement has reached a peak.
Starting with 'Love Dive' released in 2022 and up through last year's mini album 4th 'IVE SECRET', IVE surpassed 1 million copies in total sales criteria and became a 'seven-consecutive million seller'. With the pre-release track showing overwhelming momentum, attention is focused on whether the 'IVE syndrome' will continue with the new release 'Revive Plus' and the title track 'Blackhole'.
IVE will release the full-length album 2nd 'REVIVE+ (Revive Plus)' and officially make a comeback on the 23rd.
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