The group IVE lifted their first music show trophy of 2026.
IVE (An Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Reese·Lee Seo) ranked first in the fourth week of February on M Countdown, which aired on the afternoon of the 26th, with the pre-release double title track "BANG BANG (Bang Bang)" from their second full album REVIVE+ (Revive Plus). In particular, the day gained added significance as, along with receiving the first-place award, they premiered the comeback stage of the other double title track from the second full album, "BLACKHOLE (Blackhole)," on a music show for the first time.
On stage, IVE appeared wearing outfits that featured black color with white tassel accents, capturing viewers' attention with a stylish performance. In the "Blackhole" stage, the members showcased choreography using a table for visual effect, then performed isolation moves and the hand-waving "look at me" dance in time with the chorus lyrics "Look at me." Combined with IVE's solid vocals, the performance reached a high level of immersion, and the addictive melody, true to the name "Blackhole," instantly captivated listeners' ears and thoroughly enchanted global fans.
After ranking first, IVE, through their agency Starship Entertainment, said, "We were truly happy promoting the second full album 'Bang Bang,' and it is an honor to receive this first-place award. We are happy to share this joyful moment with Dive (official fan club name)," and added, "We sincerely thank the Dive fans who gave us such a big gift, and we will work even harder on our 'Blackhole' promotions, so please show a lot of interest."
Earlier, after its release "Bang Bang" consistently held top positions on music charts, and with news of the second full album's release it demonstrated explosive buzz by achieving the year's first "perfect all-kill" among 2026 releases. "Blackhole" has also proved its popularity by rising to the upper ranks of the charts, and with IVE lifting a first-place trophy upon their comeback, expectations are high for what activities they will undertake next.
IVE is scheduled to appear on KBS 2TV's MUSIC BANK today (the 27th) to continue the "Blackhole" comeback stage and step up full-scale promotions.
[Photo] Provided by Starship Entertainment.
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