IVE begins countdown to their 2nd album 'REVIVE+', releasing teasers and concept photos to excite fans ahead of the launch.
January/29/2026 17:51
IVE has entered a full-scale comeback countdown through the album scheduler. The agency STARSHIP Entertainment released the scheduler image and spoiler concept photos for IVE's 2nd full album 'REVIVE+' through their official SNS yesterday (28th). The released scheduler image has an atmosphere like a storyboard incorporating movie scenes, sparking curiosity. In particular, the members' appearances from the previously released coming soon film are illustrated throughout the scheduler, adding enjoyment in searching. According to the scheduler, on the 30th, the 'Challengers Alert' will be released, followed by the 'Challengers Concept Film' on the 31st. Subsequently, from February 1st to 4th, a total of four diverse 'Challengers Concept Photos' will be released to heighten expectations for the comeback. On February 6th, a teaser video for the pre-release track 'BANG BANG' will be unveiled. After that, from the 7th to the 8th, teaser photos for the same song will raise the excitement, and 'BANG BANG' will be released on the 9th at 6 PM. With the comeback of IVE on the 23rd with their 2nd full album 'REVIVE+', there is high anticipation for what kind of teaser content they will release after the pre-release song. In the concept photos released together, they showed visual synergy. The members matched unique mini dresses printed with their faces with black long boots, creating a cohesive yet hip atmosphere. They also matched custom hats and flashy pin badges, showcasing IVE's unique cute charm while digesting fashion. In the unit cuts, the perfect harmony among the members stood out. Yujin and Rei completed a sensory cut using the camera, while Wonyoung and Gaeul drew attention with a pose that brought their faces close together, boasting visual harmony. Lastly, Liz and Iso added a dreamy atmosphere with symmetrical poses while doing origami. IVE is stimulating fans' curiosity by sequentially releasing the schedule for the pre-release song ahead of the release of their 2nd full album 'REVIVE+' on February 23. A variety of promotional content suitable for the scale of a full album has been announced.
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