A 4th generation representative Kpop girl group, IVE, is making a comeback after 4 months
On July 24th, Kpop girl group IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Lee Seo), announced on their official SNS account that they will be returning with the 3rd single “After Like”.
IVE’s comeback announcement image is designed with 6 color bars reminiscent of the TV screen adjustment, stimulating curiosity. The title “After Like” can be seen at the center, while the release date was confirmed to be on August 22nd, making fans excited.
IVE, who debuted with their 1st single “Eleven” in December of last year, recorded the highest first week sales among Kpop idols debuted in 2021, and managed to win 1st place on a Korean music show just 7 days after their debut. They also secured wins at all the big three broadcasting channels.
Following their success with “Eleven”, IVE released their 2nd single “Love Dive” in April, which was then selected as the best Kpop song and album by the US magazine Time. The title song “Love Dive” also entered Top 15 of Billboard Global 200, Top 10 of Billboard Global (Excluding the US), and trended on YouTube Music for 15 weeks. Meanwhile, in Korea, “Love Dive” is still reigning over the music streaming platform Melon, proving the group’s undying popularity.
In addition, IVE managed to secure 10 music show wins, including a “triple crown” on SBS’s “Inkigayo” on July 17th, despite having concluded their promotions back on May 1st.
With huge successes both in and outside of Korea for “Eleven” and “Love Dive”, expectations are extremely high for IVE’s next release, “After Like”.
“After Like” will be released through various online music sites at 6 pm (KST) on August 22nd.
Source: wikitree
