Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
IVE is back and bigger than ever. After six months since their fourth mini album IVE SECRET, the group has officially announced their second full album REVIVE+ dropping February 23rd, with Blackhole as the title track. But before the album even arrived, their pre-release BANG BANG already took over the charts, hitting No. 6 on Melon's Top 100 and entering iTunes charts in 18 countries. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about IVE's comeback, including the connected teaser storyline, Wonyoung's role in writing BANG BANG, the Rei dance controversy, fan backlash over the Italy concept photos, and why some fans think Starship is playing it too safe. Plus we cover the mixed reactions to BANG BANG and what fans are expecting from Blackhole.
IVE's REVIVE+ album releases February 23rd. Will it be their biggest era yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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IVE is back and bigger than ever. After six months since their fourth mini album IVE SECRET, the group has officially announced their second full album REVIVE+ dropping February 23rd, with Blackhole as the title track. But before the album even arrived, their pre-release BANG BANG already took over the charts, hitting No. 6 on Melon's Top 100 and entering iTunes charts in 18 countries. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about IVE's comeback, including the connected teaser storyline, Wonyoung's role in writing BANG BANG, the Rei dance controversy, fan backlash over the Italy concept photos, and why some fans think Starship is playing it too safe. Plus we cover the mixed reactions to BANG BANG and what fans are expecting from Blackhole.
IVE's REVIVE+ album releases February 23rd. Will it be their biggest era yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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#kpop #kpopnews #KOOKIELIT
