IVE Confirms February Comeback with New Album and Second World Tour

IVE is generating significant buzz in Korea due to their confirmed comeback in February 2026 with a new album and the launch of their second world tour. Additionally, member Rei's SNS interactions with rapper pH-1 have sparked online discussions, with some fans interpreting them as a potential dating rumor, though no official confirmation exists.

Their second full album, "REVIVE+", was released on February 23, 2026, featuring 12 tracks including the title song "BLACKHOLE" and individual solo tracks for each member. This marks their first full album in three years since "I've IVE" and six months after their EP "IVE SECRET". IVE has achieved "7 consecutive million-sellers" since their 2022 hit "LOVE DIVE" and secured 20 music show trophies with previous releases like 'Rebel Heart'. Their global presence is also notable, having topped Billboard's "Emerging Artists" and performed at major festivals like Lollapalooza Berlin and Paris, and Rock in Japan Festival 2025.

Local bloggers express high anticipation for the quality of IVE's new album, noting their consistent identity of self-love and continuous new attempts. They believe the upcoming "SHOW WHAT I AM" world tour will be a crucial step in solidifying IVE's position as a global top-tier artist. Regarding Rei's SNS interactions, bloggers emphasize that while some fans interpret them as romantic, it is more accurately viewed as differing fan interpretations of natural artist-to-artist social media engagement, without official confirmation of a relationship.