'MZ wannabe icon' IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Liz·Yeo-seo) once again proved a distinct presence on the music charts.
IVE held the top spot on Melon weekly chart (Mar. 16–Mar. 22) for their pre-release double title track 'BANG BANG' and rose to No. 1 for four consecutive weeks. Also, on the Jini weekly chart they held the top position for five consecutive weeks, solidifying their title as a 'music powerhouse'.
In addition, IVE maintained No. 1 on the Hanteo Chart weekly music chart (Mar. 16–Mar. 22) and remained high on world charts, continuing steady interest and buzz from global fans.
'BANG BANG' swept major domestic music platforms after its release and achieved a perfect all-kill (PAK), the first among songs released this year. This marked IVE's sixth PAK overall, again proving their strong music power. IVE went on to achieve a triple crown by winning first place on music shows for three consecutive weeks, and with the other double title track 'BLACKHOLE' they won a total of nine trophies, continuing the 'IVE syndrome' across charts and broadcasts.
Even after official music show activities ended, IVE's momentum has continued. They ranked No. 1 in the girl group brand reputation for March 2026 released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute, showing unchanged influence, and Billboard praised IVE's new release as "opening a new era that expands the meaning of the name IVE." Along with this, 'BANG BANG' appeared on the Billboard Global 200 chart for four consecutive weeks, and the full-length 2nd album entered high positions on Spotify's global charts, proving its success across all tracks.
Continuing remarkable activities at home and abroad, IVE held '2026 IVE the 4th fan concert 'DIVE into IVE'' at Incheon Inspire Arena on the 21st and 22nd. They reinforced their status as a 'performance powerhouse' by showcasing more diverse performances, solid stage skills, and a powerful stage presence as a team.
Meanwhile, IVE will meet fans around the world across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Oceania through their second world tour 'SHOW WHAT I AM', starting with a concert in Kuala Lumpur on Apr. 4.
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