IVE Celebrates All Members Turning 20 With Special Graduation Ceremony Ahead of REVIVE+ Comeback
The six-member group marks a new chapter with their second full-length album and a symbolic farewell to their princess era
By Jang Hojin
K-pop powerhouse IVE has commemorated a meaningful milestone with a special graduation-themed content series, celebrating the moment all six members have officially entered their twenties. The group released a heartfelt video titled "We Graduated" through their official YouTube channel on February 25, marking what they described as not an ending but a bold new beginning.
A Symbolic Farewell to Teenhood
The graduation concept was conceived after youngest member Leeseo came of age, making IVE a fully adult group. In the days leading up to the video release, the members teased graduation-concept photos and clips across their social media accounts, building anticipation for their ongoing second album promotions.
In the video, all six members appeared dressed in high school senior uniforms, kicking off a playful skit-style opening. Member Gaeul explained the connection between the graduation theme and their second full-length album REVIVE+, describing it as a symbol of departing from their previous image and launching forward as a renewed IVE.
From Princess to Queen
One of the video highlights came when members created personalized graduation certificates for each other. Leader Ahn Yujin unveiled a "Queen Graduation Award," while Jang Wonyoung presented a "Princess Graduation Award" and declared her intention to evolve from a princess into a queen. The lighthearted ceremony also featured awards like "Turning Twenty Award" and "Good Girl Graduation Award," filling the set with warmth and laughter.
The members then split into teams for a creative UCC production challenge using their double title tracks "BANG BANG" and "BLACKHOLE," further fueling excitement for the album era. The main ceremony featured a retrospective video spanning from their debut days to the present, including footage from rookie award ceremonies and international festival stages.
Chart Dominance Continues
IVE has been on a historic run with REVIVE+. The pre-release single "BANG BANG" achieved a perfect all-kill on all major Korean music streaming charts, marking the group s sixth career all-kill and the first of 2026 in K-pop. The track also made waves internationally, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and Global 200.
The group released REVIVE+ on February 23 and debuted the title track "BLACKHOLE" on Mnet M Countdown on February 26. Multiple Korean media outlets reported that the album represents IVE shedding their signature princess concept in favor of a more powerful, mature sonic identity described as having a gravitational pull like a black hole.
Beyond Music: Brand Power
The group s influence extends well beyond the charts. Member Liz was recently announced as the new brand model for global beauty company Tonymoly, further cementing IVE s status as one of the most in-demand groups in the entertainment industry. With all members now in their twenties, fans and industry watchers alike are eager to see what this new chapter holds for the Starship Entertainment sextet.
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