Play in this article ↓IVE REVIVE+: BLACKHOLE, BANG BANG and the First Full Album in Three Years
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- Category: Album guide
- Artist: IVE
KPOP NO1 Editorial · Sources checked November 11, 2026
From "me" to "us." REVIVE+, IVE's second full album, came out on February 23, 2026, nearly three years after the first. It has 12 songs, two title tracks, BLACKHOLE and BANG BANG, and six solo songs the members first showed on tour.
Here's the idea behind the name, the two title songs, the solos and the official videos to open.
The idea: rekindle, then widen
At the showcase, Yujin explained that the title means "to rekindle" or "to reignite," not starting from scratch, with the hope of letting the flame in the name IVE spread farther and wider. The Korea Herald called the release a step into the group's "next phase" and the first full-length since I've IVE in April 2023. The Korea Herald
The big change is the message. Liz said earlier songs leaned toward "me," self-confidence and self-love, and this album expands that toward "us" and the group's growth as performers. Wonyoung added that the shift includes listeners who have grown up with the group.
The Korea Times noted another change: Leeseo turned 20 in 2026, so every member is now an adult. The Korea Times
Two title tracks, two moods
The members described the two title songs as contrasts in tempo, mood and scale. BANG BANG is the direct one. Wonyoung called it an EDM and electronic-sounding song with the ambition to keep walking confidently without being shaken by what others say, and she took part in writing the lyrics. It was released early, on February 9. The Korea Herald
BLACKHOLE is the cinematic one. Yujin said it reminds her of the film Interstellar, and that on stage it can feel like being pulled into a black hole.
Official video · IVE / YouTube
Watch the original on YouTube ↗
Archival photo: Liz of IVE at the "Show What I Am" world tour stop in Kuala Lumpur (photo dated April 4, 2026). Credit: Qhairy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Linked from Wikimedia Commons at a smaller size; no other edits by KPOP NO.1.
The other new songs
The Korea Times lists four B-sides: Hush, Stuck In Your Head, Fireworks and HOT COFFEE. The channel posted track videos for Hush and HOT COFFEE on release day.
Official video · IVE / YouTube
Watch the original on YouTube ↗·
Official video · IVE / YouTube
Watch the original on YouTube ↗Six solos from the tour
Each member has a solo song on the album. The Herald said they were first shown at the Show What I Am concert in October 2025, and Gaeul said the group thought solo stages would make an impact. The Korea Herald
| Member | Solo |
|---|---|
| Wonyoung | 8 |
| Gaeul | Odd |
| Leeseo | Super ICY |
| Liz | Unreal |
| Rei | In Your Heart |
| Yujin | Force |
Gaeul's Odd also has its own Performance Video, posted a day after the album.
Official video · IVE / YouTube
Watch the original on YouTube ↗Our take: the solos are the easy way in. Pick the member you know least and start there.
Official REVIVE+ videos
Dates are the YouTube publication dates in Korean time.
| Type | Official video | Channel | Published, KST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaser | COMING SOON DIRECTOR'S CUT | IVE | January 24, 2026 |
| Concept film | BANGERS CONCEPT FILM | IVE | February 17, 2026 |
| Title-track video | 01. BLACKHOLE | IVE | February 23, 2026 |
| Title-track video | 02. BANG BANG | IVE | February 23, 2026 |
| Track video | 03. Hush | IVE | February 23, 2026 |
| Track video | 06. HOT COFFEE | IVE | February 23, 2026 |
| Showcase | REVIVE+ SHOWCASE | IVE | February 23, 2026 |
| Performance video | GAEUL "Odd" PERFORMANCE VIDEO | IVE | February 24, 2026 |
Keep exploring
New to IVE? The IVE beginner guide introduces the six members.
The albums around this one: IVE SECRET before it, and Looks Can Kill after it. The first full album is I've IVE.
The IVE artist page collects every guide and news story about the group in one place.
Sources
- The Korea Herald, "Ive reignites momentum with 2nd LP 'Revive+' ahead of world tour," February 23, 2026
- The Korea Times, "IVE trades princess polish for powerful performance in 'REVIVE+'," February 23, 2026
- STARSHIP Entertainment, IVE discography (Korean)
- Official YouTube channel: IVE