K-pop girl group IVE poses during a media showcase at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, to celebrate the group's new release "REVIVE+," Monday. Yonhap
K-pop girl group IVE returns Monday with its second full-length album "REVIVE+," marking a new chapter for the six-member act as it steadily reshapes itself into a generational icon and builds on its connection with younger K-pop audiences.
Composed of An Yu-jin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo, the group held a press event at YES24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul, just hours ahead of the album's official release, offering a first look at the band's creative direction and a live performance of the key track.
"It feels special to return with a full-length album after nearly three years," Gaeul said. "Rather than just showing how we've changed, we worked together to present a more evolved and grown-up version of IVE."
"I'm proud that we were able to put everything we've built under the name IVE into this album," Rei added. "We'll work hard to show a wide range of charms."
According to the group, "REVIVE+" is more than a declaration of a new concept. Since debuting with "Eleven" and following it with a string of hits including "Love Dive," "After LIKE," "I AM" and "HEYA," IVE has built a narrative centered on individual confidence.
This time, however, the story expands to embrace a broader collective perspective.
Jang Wonyoung of K-pop girl group IVE poses during a press event at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District, celebrating the group's new release "REVIVE+," Monday. Yonhap
"As much as we've grown, the word that represents us has also evolved from loving 'myself' to 'us,'" Jang said. "This album includes songs that not only we sing, but that listeners can sing along to as well."
Gaeul echoed the sentiment, noting that the group aimed to broaden its concept to resonate with a wider audience.
Source: Korea Times News
