IVE's "BLACKHOLE" Dominates Global Charts as "REVIVE+" Album Shatters Records

IVE has kicked off their latest comeback with a chart-dominating performance that cements their status as one of K-pop's most formidable acts. The group's second full-length album "REVIVE+" and its title track "BLACKHOLE" have swept across global music platforms since their release on February 23, 2026, proving once again that the six-member powerhouse shows no signs of slowing down.

Global Chart Domination

Within hours of its release, the "BLACKHOLE" music video rocketed to No. 1 on YouTube's worldwide Top Trending Music Videos chart, a position it held as of February 24 at 1 p.m. KST. The visual spectacle, which showcases the group in a high-fashion, Paris-inspired aesthetic, claimed the top spot in at least nine regions worldwide including South Korea, France, Canada, and Russia, while entering the top 10 in at least 23 regions globally.

The accompanying album "REVIVE+" proved equally unstoppable on digital storefronts, reaching No. 1 on the iTunes Top K-Pop Albums chart in at least 15 different regions. The release was celebrated with a fan showcase held at YES24 Live Hall in Seoul's Gwangjin District on the evening of February 23, where members Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo connected with fans to mark the new chapter in their career.

Historic Sixth Perfect All-Kill

Adding to the album's momentum, IVE's pre-release single "BANG BANG" achieved a perfect all-kill on Korean domestic music charts, topping Melon, Genie, FLO, Vibe, and Bugs across their real-time, daily, and TOP 100 rankings. The track also secured the No. 1 position on YouTube Music Korea's weekly popular songs chart for the week of February 13-19.

This marks IVE's sixth career perfect all-kill, following previous achievements with "After LIKE" (2022), "Kitsch" (2023), "I AM" (2023), "Baddie" (2023), and "REBEL HEART" (2025). Notably, "BANG BANG" became the first song released in 2026 to accomplish this feat, and the milestone makes IVE the first girl group in history to score a perfect all-kill with six different songs.

A New Era for IVE

"REVIVE+" represents a significant evolution for the group, centering its concept around themes of self-empowerment and individuality. The EDM and electronic-infused sound of "BANG BANG" carries a message of staying true to oneself regardless of outside noise, while "BLACKHOLE" explores the group's signature blend of sophisticated visuals and addictive hooks.

Now fully adults — the youngest member Leeseo turned 18 in 2025 — IVE has signaled their intent to push creative boundaries as they mature. With Starship Entertainment's backing and an increasingly global fanbase, the group's second full album positions them for what could be their biggest year yet. As chart records continue to tumble, IVE's gravitational pull in the K-pop universe has never been stronger.