'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (IVE: An Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Reese·Yeo­seo) once again topped music shows, recording seven wins.

IVE captivated viewers with a more intense performance by presenting the pre-release double title track "BANG BANG(뱅뱅)" on the March 7 broadcast of MBC Show! Music Core. Their hip and chic white-tone styling and camera-dominating facial expressions maximized the song's mood, and the members' powerful live vocals and energetic performance increased the stage's immersion. In particular, the signature choreography known as the "key ring dance" amplified the song's charm and left a strong impression.

That day IVE ranked No. 1 for the first week of March with "BANG BANG," achieving two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Show! Music Core. With this, they achieved six wins with "BANG BANG" and added one trophy for the other double title track "BLACKHOLE," bringing the total to seven wins for activities from the second full-length album.

Through agency Starship Entertainment, IVE said they are grateful every day for the love sent by Dive (official fan club name) and many others, adding that because this is a much-prepared second full-length album, they are proud to be able to show various stages and will do their best to remain a team people can look forward to.

"BANG BANG," which recorded six wins on music shows, is a self-directed song about forging a path by my own choice without being swayed by others' views, and it captures IVE's leap and change. The song became the first 2026 release to achieve a perfect all-kill (PAK), marking the group's sixth PAK overall.

The "IVE syndrome" continues across various social media and short-form platforms. As dance challenges for "BANG BANG" and "BLACKHOLE" spread with covers by global fans as well as domestic ones, they proved clear influence not only in streaming and music show results but also in cultural reach.

Meanwhile, IVE will wrap up activities for the second full-length album on SBS Inkigayo today (the 8th).

[Photo] MBC Show! Music Core broadcast screenshot

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