- Rising K-Pop Stars IVE Hit the Million Sales Mark with Debut Album "I'VE IVE" 목차
Korean girl group IVE has become the third K-pop girl group to sell over a million copies of their album in the first week of sales, following BLACKPINK and aespa. Their debut album, "I'VE IVE," has made waves on the Hanteo Chart, achieving million-seller status within just six days of release.
IVE's popularity has been on the rise since their debut single "ELEVEN," followed by consecutive hits "Love Dive" and "After LIKE." First-week sales are often seen as a key indicator of a group's popularity, as they reflect the loyalty and purchasing power of their fans.
As of yesterday, the album has sold over 1,082,000 copies. In addition to their impressive album sales, IVE's title track "I AM" and pre-release single "Kitsch" have dominated the Melon Top 100 chart, showcasing the group's strong streaming power.
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"I'VE IVE," released eight months after their third single "After LIKE," which also achieved million-seller status, showcases the group's identity through themes of self-love, confidence, and freedom.
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During their first press conference on April 10th, IVE expressed confidence in their unique and unpredictable charm. Leader An Yu Jin said, "We've received so much love for our first three singles that we hope to receive even more love for this album." She went on to express her gratitude for being called the "strongest of the 4th generation" and promised that the group would work hard to live up to the title.
Regarding the new album, An Yu Jin described it as one that "showcases IVE's identity," adding, "Based on the self-love and confidence that comes to mind when you think of IVE, we've included a message of not being afraid of life's ups and downs and enjoying them." With their debut album's remarkable success, IVE is well on their way to becoming a powerhouse in the K-pop industry.
