Throwback Thursday: IVE Edition
Photo: Starship Entertainment
On December 1, 2021, Starship Entertainment debuted its new girl group IVE. A group that many were looking forward to, IVE is a stellar girl group with six members. An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo are all powerhouses, and their girlie-pop, striking, and addictive music has all of us ready to dance. So, today, we are going to take it back and talk about IVE and their iconic tracks.
“ELEVEN” - ELEVEN - SINGLE
On December 1, 2021, IVE released their debut single ELEVEN. This single release features two tracks, “ELEVEN” and “Take It,” and each is exciting and memorable. “ELEVEN” is an upbeat track that was iconic from the moment it started. The song begins with a captivating beat that grabs your attention. The pacing of this song is very unique. For example, the moments when the beat slows down then picks back up just in time for the chorus are very enchanting. The overall concept of the music video is very mystical. There are scenes where the girls are surrounded by gold or dancing around sculptures, and it creates an ethereal aura around the song. The choreography for the dance is a series of moves at the pace of the music. At the beginning, the girls perform very intricate hand movements that literally hit every beat. The way their hands move in sync will have you amazed and ready for more. This was such a great debut, and it went down in history.
“LOVE DIVE” - LOVE DIVE - SINGLE
On April 5, 2022, IVE released “LOVE DIVE,” a royal-themed comeback that showcased the girls' upbeat nature, fun attitude, and striking girl-boss energy. “LOVE DIVE” is a lively track with an engaging bass. The song incorporates some of those aspects from their debut “ELEVEN,” such as a slow beat during the prechorus, lyrics that hit every beat, and an unforgettable chorus. Throughout the song, you can hear the girls harmonizing with one another and singing in a more monotone vocal tone. The comeback also showcases the girls' excellent dance skills. Incorporating striking hand movements, the girls use their hands to create love and dive movements, and perform hand movements centered on their faces and facial expressions. A moment that many can’t forget is the dance break during the bridge. When the beat switches to this hip-hop-heavy mix, the girls are seen giving their all in the choreography. The floor work and intricate leg movements make this even more iconic, and this will go down as a memorable moment in this discography.
“I AM” - I’ve IVE
On April 10, 2023, IVE released their first full-length album I’ve IVE. A beautiful album with 11 songs, IVE's first full-length album has a song for everyone. This album showcases every genre—and shows that the girls can conquer all of them. The title track for this album is their beautiful song “I AM.” This song has it all: breathtaking vocals, a catchy chorus, and memorable choreography. Throughout the song, the girls execute powerful belts that draw you in and leave you excited to hear more; no one builds up a chorus like IVE. During the pre-chorus, the song takes a turn and slows down. The moment you hear that beautiful belt for “I’ll be far away. That’s my-” you're ready to listen to what is next, and the girls don’t disappoint when they come together, in harmony, to sing the chorus. “I AM” is such a fun song and always a joy to listen to.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne