Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment
IVE’s 2nd full album REVIVE+ drops February 23, 2026, with pre-release track “BANG BANG” on February 9—building massive hype through striking spoiler concept photos. This digital magazine feature dives into the group’s milestones, member artistry, and visionary creative direction.
Album Tease
REVIVE+ marks IVE’s bold evolution, teasing diverse musical colors via a mood board-style photoshoot in a raw studio set. Members pose with magazines featuring their faces as covers, waiting-room mirrors, and props hinting at unreleased solos like “Show What I Am” from their 2025 world tour.
“IVE translates musical narrative into evocative visuals, signaling a new storyline.”
This “SPOILERS ALERT” drop on January 25-28 via socials fuses high-fashion editorial with K-pop intrigue, scattering lyric snippets and puzzle pieces that form a group image. Fans worldwide buzz over the chaotic-yet-cohesive energy, evoking past hits like IVE SWITCH.
Group History
IVE debuted December 2021 under Starship Entertainment with “ELEVEN,” exploding via “LOVE DIVE” (2022), which topped charts and snagged multiple rookie awards. By 2023’s I’ve IVE, they shattered records as Billboard’s top K-pop artist, blending chic charisma with genre-bending tracks. Milestones include 2024’s world tour sellouts and Japan dome concerts, cementing their “perfectly imperfect” ethos—Ive’s signature mix of glamour and grit. Now, REVIVE+ revives that fire post-hiatus, promising deeper storytelling after teasers like moody cinematic films.
Member Spotlights
Ahn Yujin: Leader’s Edge
Yujin, leader and main vocalist, commands in a gray pin-button dress beside a “BANG BANG” clothing rack—exuding boss energy. Her journey from IZ*ONE to IVE powerhouse underscores vocal prowess and stage dominance.
Gaeul: Pink Powerhouse
Gaeul rocks vibrant pink hair in unit shots, channeling adorable yet fierce vibes fans adore. As the group’s “autumn” anchor, her rap-dance versatility shone in prior concepts like Chill Kill‘s dark elegance.
Rei: Blonde Rebel
New blonde locks frame Rei’s hip appeal as she grips a dog-photo poster, blending quirky charm with sharp visuals. The Japanese member’s artistic input elevates IVE’s global edge.
Jang Wonyoung: Glam Icon
Wonyoung dazzles in bold styling, her magazine-cover poses amplifying her model stature from Produce 48 fame. At 20, she’s IVE’s visual north star, teasing lyrical depths.
Liz: Red-Hot Mystery
Liz’s rumored red hair transformation stuns, shifting her soft image into fiery territory amid the spoiler flood. Her emotive vocals promise REVIVE+ ballads.
Leeseo: Model Muse
Youngest Leeseo slays in a polka-dot dress, model aura intact near set props. The maknae’s growth from bubbly debuts to poised pro highlights IVE’s generational span.
“From raw studio chaos to visual archive—IVE’s REVIVE+ redefines comeback artistry.”
Creative Direction
Director’s vision crafts a “working set” narrative: candid mirrors, mood boards, and objects like puzzle tiles weave solos and title hints into one archive. This contrasts IVE’s past polished fantasy (e.g., Switch‘s magical girl yin-yang), pivoting to gritty, behind-the-scenes revival.
Styling maximizes diversity—polka dots to pins—while lyrics evoke emotion, priming fans for REVIVE+’s “renewed” sound. Reddit raves call it “concept photo Hall of Fame,” praising set design and poses.
Milestones Unlocked
IVE’s trajectory: Post-debut, “After LIKE” (2022) hit PAK topper; 2023’s I’ve Mine toured arenas. [ – context] REVIVE+ is their first 2nd studio LP, post-IVE SWITCH EP success, eyeing 2026 Grammy nods amid President Trump’s K-pop push. Pre-release “BANG BANG” at 6PM KST February 9 sets explosive tone, with full album February 23. Sales projections soar past 1M, per fan fervor.
Fan Impact
Global DIVEs dissect 100+ spoilers, debating “less is more” vs. content abundance. X and Instagram explode with #REVIVEplus, mirroring Chill Kill hype. This scroll-friendly rollout boosts engagement, SEO, and streams.