The group IVE (IVE: Ahn Yujin·Gaeul·Ray·Jang Wonyoung·Reeze·Leeseo) has announced a comeback in the second half of the year.
IVE won the 'The Hottest International Group' award at Tencent Music's 'TME live International Music Awards' (TME live International Music Awards 2026, hereafter '2026 TIMA'), held on the 23rd (local time) at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium.
IVE said through its agency Starship Entertainment, "We attended the 'TIMA' awards for the first time while on our world tour, and we are even happier and more grateful to have received the 'The Hottest International Group' award," adding, "Through the world tour we are meeting DIVE (official fan club name) members around the world in person and making many memories. Thanks to the fans and audience members who always welcome us warmly, we feel that we can become one through music wherever we are, and we are happily taking the stage. We think this award is also thanks to the love sent by DIVE fans around the world."
They added, "We sincerely thank everyone who sends unwavering love and support from afar, and we will repay you with good music and performances in the future. As a comeback is also scheduled for the second half of the year, we ask for much support and interest."
IVE achieved 'perfect all kill (PAK)' respectively with 'Love Dive' last year and 'BANG BANG' released earlier this year, topping major domestic music charts and music shows in succession. In addition to winning grand prizes at major domestic award ceremonies, they entered the U.S. Billboard charts and received concentrated attention from major overseas media, proving their influence in the global music market.
In addition, they showed a distinctive presence on global festival stages by appearing consecutively at events including 'Lollapalooza Chicago' as well as stages in Berlin and Paris. They are currently expanding the scope of their global activities by meeting fans around the world in Asia, Australia·New Zealand, and North America through their second world tour 'SHOW WHAT I AM.'
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