KTRENZ Hype Index
How much buzz is around IVE?
73/100
- Coverage momentum
- AI attention
- Upcoming activity
- 89
- 100
- 80
The KTRENZ Hype Index (0–100) blends up to five live signals — KTRENZ editorial coverage momentum over the last 30 days (25%), AI-retrieval attention on the artist (20%), upcoming scheduled activity (15%), external demand from Naver search and YouTube traction (25%), and third-party SNS posts anchored to the act’s releases in the last 30 days (15%) — each log-normalized against a fixed cap. The first three exist for every act. The last two require data we do not have for everyone: where a signal is not measured it is left out and the remaining weights are renormalized, so an act is never scored down for something we simply did not observe.
Stories
IVE: events we kept following
Things that happened more than once — each page holds every beat on the record, with its sources.
rollout2026-10-07 — 2026-10-20
IVE — ‘Girl Hero’
rollout2026-10-05 — 2026-10-19
IVE — ‘Looks Can Kill’
rollout2026-10-06 — 2026-10-07
IVE — ‘POST CREDIT SCENE: GIRL HERO’
tour leg2026-07-22 — 2026-09-13
IVE — WORLD TOUR
rollout2026-09-06 — 2026-09-11
IVE — ‘An-Young’
record chaseresult2026-08-30 — 2026-09-01
400 million
IVE — ‘I AM’
Quick answers
IVE: your questions
Who is IVE?
- IVE is a K-pop group under Starship Entertainment, active since 2021.
How much buzz is around IVE right now?
- IVE's KTRENZ Hype Index is 73/100 — a live score blending external search demand, KTRENZ coverage momentum, AI-retrieval attention, and upcoming activity.
When is IVE's next comeback?
- IVE's next release, Mini album 'Looks Can Kill' release, is scheduled for 2026-10-26.
When is IVE's next concert?
- IVE's next concert, Performs at MMA2026 Day 2, is on 2026-11-15.
When did IVE debut?
- IVE debuted in 2021.
What is IVE's latest release?
- Mini album '룩스 캔 킬 (Looks Can Kill)' release (2026-11-26).
Schedule
Upcoming IVE dates
| Date | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | Mini album 'Looks Can Kill' release | comeback |
| 2026-11-15 | Performs at MMA2026 Day 2 | tour |
| 2026-11-19 | Pre-release of 'Looks Can Kill' | release |
| 2026-11-26 | Mini album '룩스 캔 킬 (Looks Can Kill)' release | release |
Stories
Latest about IVE
5 K-pop girl groups this week: IVE, NMIXX, BABYMONSTER, ILLIT, LE SSERAFIM — plus A2O Light's chart sweep
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 1 d ago
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 1 d ago
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IVE's 'Looks Can Kill' mini album arrives October 26, with the title track dropping October 18. It's their first domestic comeback in 8 months.
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6 d ago
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6 d ago
I.O.I confirmed for MMA2026 Day 1 after Melon #1 with 'Suddenly'
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7 d ago
IVE drops 'Looks Can Kill' preview ahead of Oct. 19 pre-release and Oct. 26 mini album
IVE dropped a preview and challenge video for 'Looks Can Kill' on Oct. 12. The title track hits Oct. 19, with the full mini album following Oct. 26.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8 d ago
IVE choreographer Shimizu breaks down each member's movement style after 5 years together
Shimizu, who has directed IVE's MV shoots and award show stages since the 'I AM' era, appeared on MBC's 'The Omniscient Viewpoint' on Oct. 10.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 10 d ago
IVE to pre-release 'Looks Can Kill' on Oct. 19, mini album follows Oct. 26
IVE drops 'Looks Can Kill' on Oct. 19, with the full mini album following a week later on Oct. 26.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 10 d ago
IVE drops 'Looks Can Kill' mini album Oct. 26 as An Yu-jin attends Paris Fashion Week
IVE drops 'Looks Can Kill' on October 26. An Yu-jin's been posting from Paris Fashion Week.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 14 d ago
IVE's Jang Won-young shares UGG fall campaign photos on Instagram
Jang Won-young posted outdoor campaign shots on Sept. 26, tagging UGG alongside the brand's 2026 F/W 'Born to Feel' rollout.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 24 d ago
Starship artists share Chuseok greetings: K.Will, IVE, CRAVITY
Starship Entertainment posted holiday greetings on September 24. K.Will, IVE, and CRAVITY each had news to share.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 25 d ago
Jang Wonyoung lip-syncs IU's new single, IU replies in the comments
Jang Wonyoung lip-synced to IU's new single on Sept. 24. IU replied in the comments.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 26 d ago
IVE's Ray logs first solo OST, world tour stops, and Asian Games promo role in packed 2026
IVE's Ray sang her first solo OST for the Disney+/Channel A drama *너에게 다이브*, toured Hong Kong and Taipei, and became a KBS Asian Games ambassador in 2026.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/20/2026
2026 The Fact Music Awards lands in Busan for the first time, with Im Young-woong, ATEEZ and 15 more acts
TMA returns to Korea after three years abroad, hitting Busan Asiad Main Stadium on September 19 with 17 acts and a full slate of special stages.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/17/2026
BIGBANG, IVE's An Yu-jin & Jang Won-young, and NCT all mark anniversaries with immersive exhibitions in Seoul
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/17/2026
IVE's Jang Won-young Named UGG Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador for 2026 Fall/Winter
IVE's Jang Won-young is UGG's new Asia-Pacific brand ambassador. The 2026 F/W 'Born To Feel' campaign launches in September.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/17/2026
hrtz.wav sweeps four music shows after mini album debut, all 6 tracks chart on Melon
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/14/2026
IVE's Liz drops 'Unreal' special clip timed to her birthday — 11:21
Starship Entertainment posted the clip on IVE's official YouTube channel at 11:21, a nod to Liz's November 21 birthday.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/5/2026
ATEEZ, RIIZE, TREASURE headline 2026 KGMA first lineup at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome
Ten acts confirmed for the third Korea Grand Music Awards on Nov. 7–8 in Seoul. Three more lineup waves still coming.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/4/2026
Kasama Sho spent 30-40 min on airport fashion — only to find IVE's Yujin had stolen the crowd
Japanese entertainer Kasama Sho recounted two humbling Korean airport arrivals on MBC's Radio Star, including one where fans he thought were his own vanished wi
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/2/2026
IVE's 'I AM' hits 400 million YouTube views, a first for the group
Starship Entertainment confirmed on Aug. 30 that *I AM*, IVE's 2023 title track, crossed 400M YouTube views—their first MV to hit the milestone.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/31/2026
IVE's Rei adds global ambassador role as brand activities expand in 2026
IVE's Rei signed on as global ambassador for a beauty brand in mid-August 2026, stacking the deal atop TV gigs and fashion campaigns that have defined her year.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/30/2026
IVE's 'I AM' hits 400 million YouTube views — a first since debut
IVE's 'I AM' from April 2023 became the group's first music video to hit 400 million YouTube views.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/30/2026
IVE's An Yu-jin and Jang Won-young drop surprise teaser via new 'IVE Exhibition' account
A midnight teaser on Aug. 25 featured the duo's voices over a retro telephone handset and a logo drawn from their fan nickname 'Annyeongz'.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/25/2026
Renan claims 80% of aespa 'Whiplash' choreography, loses 9-0 to Shimizu on Street World Fighter
On Mnet's Street World Fighter: Director's War, Renan claimed she built 80% of aespa's 'Whiplash' choreography and deserved its 2024 Choreo Award. She lost the
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/18/2026
IVE's 'LUCID DREAM' earns Japan Record Association platinum with 250K+ shipments
IVE's fourth Japanese album 'LUCID DREAM' has crossed 250,000 cumulative shipments to earn platinum certification from the Japan Record Association.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/11/2026
BTS World Cup halftime, IVE at Citi Field, RESCENE halftime show: K-pop at the stadium
K-pop acts hit major sporting venues this summer, from the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey to a Seoul football friendly.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 8/10/2026
G-Dragon lands No. 2 in K-Brand Index K-pop individual rankings; Jungkook tops the chart
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/23/2026
NCT WISH, RISENEE, IVE and more headline Caribbean Bay's Water Music Pool Party this summer
Samsung Resort's Caribbean Bay water park hosts K-pop performances every weekend through August. NCT WISH kicks off July 24. IVE closes out the season.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/22/2026
Zhang Yuan breaks 2-year SNS silence on the exact anniversary of her last post
The Chinese broadcaster who left Korean entertainment in 2024 over anti-Korea remarks posted "long time no see" on July 17—two years to the day after going sile
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/17/2026
KMA 2026: BTS, aespa, Im Young-woong among nominees as fan voting opens through July 24
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/15/2026
Jang Wonyoung tops Dcinside poll on airport manner controversies; Jessica, Jennie also ranked
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/15/2026
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/11/2026
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/10/2026
IVE and AKMU top Melon's H1 2026 weekly chart with 6 weeks each; LE SSERAFIM named artist of the half
Melon's first-half 2026 recap crowns IVE and AKMU as co-chart leaders, names LE SSERAFIM its standout artist, and flags house music as the defining genre trend.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/9/2026
IVE x Everland 'ForEVER IVE' collab launches July 1 with themed rides, limited goods, and food
Everland's 'ForEVER IVE' collab launched July 1 with the group in attendance. Caribbean Bay hosts K-pop pool parties through August.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/7/2026
IVE's MINIVE character teams up with KT's Mint Raon for Galaxy Foldable 8 charger collab
KT and Starship Entertainment are dropping a MINIVE x Mint Raon 3-in-1 fast charger this August, timed to Samsung's Galaxy Foldable 8 launch.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/7/2026
BTS 'Come Over' tops Stardom Chart music ranking for July week 1
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/6/2026
Jang Wonyoung fully removes hat and mask at airport screening ahead of Japan trip
Jang Wonyoung fully removed her hat and mask at Gimpo Airport on July 2, a stark shift from her May identity check that sparked backlash.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 7/4/2026
BTS tops June 2026 singer brand reputation index; RISENEE 2nd, Lim Young-woong 3rd
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KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/30/2026
IVE brings 'LUCID DREAM' to Japanese TV for the first time on TBS's CDTV Live! Live!
Five days after Tokyo Dome, IVE perform 'LUCID DREAM' on TBS's CDTV Live! Live! — their first Japanese broadcast of the track.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/29/2026
IVE completes both major Japanese dome venues on second world tour 'SHOW WHAT I AM'
IVE played Tokyo Dome on June 24, completing a sweep of Japan's two major dome venues after drawing ~90,000 at Kyocera Dome Osaka in April.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
Jungkook tops K-Brand Index 2026 first-half K-pop individual rankings
Jungkook topped Asia Brand Research Institute's K-Brand Index first-half rankings released June 26, leading across 1.62 billion data points.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/26/2026
IVE, Dayoung & more to headline 2026 Daegu WMAC opening concert on Aug 21
IVE leads eight acts at Daegu Stadium on August 21 for the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships opening concert, drawing 40,000 expected.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/17/2026
IVE return to Sydney after 2 years; (G)I-DLE wrap Singapore on June 13
IVE returned to Sydney's Kudos Bank Arena for the first time in roughly two years on June 13, part of their *SHOW WHAT I AM* world tour. Same night, (G)I-DLE cl
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/14/2026
IVE kicks off Australia & New Zealand leg of 'SHOW WHAT I AM' world tour in Sydney
IVE kicked off their second world tour's Australia & New Zealand run at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on June 13, with stops in Melbourne and Auckland coming next.
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/13/2026
Kim Jae-won and IVE's Liz confirmed as Day 2 MCs for 2026 KGMA
The Korea Grand Music Awards revealed its full MC lineup for November 7–8 at Gocheok Sky Dome: Nam Ji-hyun and RESCENE's Won-i on Day 1, Kim Jae-won and IVE's L
KTRENZ Newsdesk · 6/11/2026
aespa tops Idol Chart Acha Ranking for June Week 1 with 20,186 points after LEMONADE comeback
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Sourced timeline
IVE timeline
Auto-compiled from KTRENZ coverage. Latest event 2026-11-26.
- 2026-11-26release
Mini album '룩스 캔 킬 (Looks Can Kill)' release
IVE releases mini album 'Looks Can Kill' on November 26.
Source: mydaily.co.kr - 2026-11-19release
Pre-release of 'Looks Can Kill'
IVE pre-releases 'Looks Can Kill' on November 19 before the mini album release on November 26.
Source: mydaily.co.kr - 2026-11-15tour
Performs at MMA2026 Day 2
IVE performs at MMA2026 Day 2 on November 15 at Gocheok Sky Dome.
Source: mydaily.co.kr - 2026-10-26comeback
Mini album 'Looks Can Kill' release
IVE releases the six-track mini album 'Looks Can Kill', led by the title track of the same name, on October 26, 2026.
Source: mydaily.co.kr - 2026-10-19release
Pre-release single 'Looks Can Kill'
IVE will pre-release the new song 'Looks Can Kill' on October 19.
Source: gpkorea.com - 2026-10-18release
Title track 'Looks Can Kill' pre-release
IVE pre-releases the title track 'Looks Can Kill' on October 18, ahead of the full mini album.
Source: tvreport.co.kr - 2026-10-17
- 2026-10-12
- 2026-10-10release
An Yujin, Rei, Gaeul of IVE twisted the typical hero image… reinterpreted 'Girl Hero'
Source: newsen.com - 2026-10-08
- 2026-10-07
- 2026-10-06
- 2026-09-25
- 2026-09-23
- 2026-09-15
- 2026-09-14
- 2026-09-12tour
Yujin, who was sitting and singing in Hong Kong, flew in Taipei… overcoming injury and...
Source: ftimes.kr - 2026-09-11award
[New Culture Scene] IVE An Yujin × Jang Wonyoung Exhibition 'An-Young,' Sharing 7 Years of Warmth with DIVEs
Source: nc.press - 2026-09-09release
IVE Jang Wonyoung's New York Mets first pitch behind the scenes! 'I'm the goddess of luck, aren't I'
Source: newsen.com - 2026-09-08release
IVE's Liz reveals 'girlfriend photos'... sparking fan excitement with everyday beauty
Source: insight.co.kr - 2026-09-07
- 2026-09-05release
IVE's Liz Surprises with First Solo Song 'Unreal' Special Clip…Birthday Gift Timed to the Minute
Source: edaily.co.kr - 2026-09-01
- 2026-08-30milestone
'I AM' MV reaches 400 million YouTube views
IVE's 'I AM' became the group's first music video to surpass 400 million views on YouTube since their debut.
Source: mhnse.com - 2026-08-21tour
2026 Daegu WMAC opening concert performance
IVE headlines the opening ceremony concert for the 2026 Daegu World Masters Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium.
Source: ksmnews.co.kr - 2026-08-14
- 2026-08-06award
IVE Jang Wonyoung, defined abs + unbelievable proportions 'unrealistic physique'
Source: sportsseoul.com - 2026-07-31tour
IVE An Yu-jin appears on tvN variety show '우주떡집' on the 31st…'지락실' series spin-off
Source: swtvnews.com - 2026-07-27
- 2026-07-25
- 2026-07-22tour
Tonymory 20th Anniversary Popup with IVE's Liz… Average 900 Visitors Daily
Source: fashionbiz.co.kr - 2026-07-21tour
IVE opens North American first performance in Toronto… 'Show What I Am' resumes
Source: sports.donga.com - 2026-07-17release
IVE Jang Wonyoung's pictorial, unrivaled goddess visuals + diverse charms...no wonder everyone's falling for her...
Source: breaknews.com - 2026-07-16award
IVE Jang Wonyoung to throw first pitch at Major League Baseball Mets vs. Dodgers game on the 26th
Source: edaily.co.kr - 2026-07-13
- 2026-07-11award
"1.8 Billion Won Profit" IVE An Yujin, Did She Win the '4 Billion' Banpo Apartment Lottery?
Source: ajunews.com - 2026-06-24tour
SHOW WHAT I AM – Tokyo Dome
IVE performed at Tokyo Dome on June 24 as part of their second world tour, SHOW WHAT I AM.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-06-03release
Second regular album released
IVE released their second regular album alongside Jang Wonyoung's solo track.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2026-01-01release
Pre-release single 'BANG BANG'
IVE released pre-release single 'BANG BANG' in 2026 with Ray participating.
Source: topstarnews.net - 2025-06-13tour
SHOW WHAT I AM world tour - Sydney leg
IVE kicked off the Australia & New Zealand leg of their second world tour at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena.
Source: stardailynews.co.kr - 2025-06-03release
LUCID DREAM fourth Japanese album
IVE's fourth Japanese album LUCID DREAM hit No. 1 on the Oricon Weekly Combined Album Ranking.
Source: stardailynews.co.kr - 2025-02-01release
REVIVE+ second full-length album
IVE released their second full-length album REVIVE+ in February.
Source: stardailynews.co.kr - 2024-10-26comeback
Mini album 'Looks Can Kill' release
IVE releases their full mini album 'Looks Can Kill' on October 26.
Source: gpkorea.com - 2024-10-26release
IVE drops 'Looks Can Kill' mini album
IVE releases 'Looks Can Kill', a six-track mini album led by its title track.
Source: mydaily.co.kr - 2024-10-23release
'Looks Can Kill' MV theatrical screening
IVE's 'Looks Can Kill' music video screened exclusively at 17 Lotte Cinema branches nationwide from October 23 to 25.
Source: zdnet.co.kr - 2024-10-19release
Pre-release of 'Looks Can Kill'
IVE pre-releases 'Looks Can Kill' on October 19.
Source: gpkorea.com - 2024-10-18release
Title track 'Looks Can Kill' pre-release
IVE pre-releases the title track from their upcoming mini album 'Looks Can Kill'.
Source: tvreport.co.kr - 2023-08-30milestone
I AM music video reaches 400 million YouTube views
IVE's 2023 title track I AM became the group's first music video to cross 400 million YouTube views, confirmed by Starship Entertainment on August 30.
Source: insight.co.kr - 2023-04-01release
I AM released as title track from first regular album I Have IVE
IVE released I AM in April 2023 as the title track from their first regular album I Have IVE.
Source: insight.co.kr - —milestone
'I AM' music video reaches 400 million YouTube views
IVE's 'I AM' music video became the group's first to reach 400 million YouTube views since debut.
Source: mhnse.com