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Six members, a string of chart-topping singles since 2021 and a new EP, Looks Can Kill, on 26 October 2026. Here is what a new fan needs to know.

5years on 1 December 2026 · in 42 days

Quick answers

When did IVE debut?

On 1 December 2021, with the single album ELEVEN.

How many members does IVE have?

Six: An Yujin (leader), Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo.

What is the IVE fandom called?

DIVE, after the group's greeting "DIVE into IVE". It was announced in December 2021.

What does IVE mean?

It is a contraction of "I have": the members show everything they have, with confidence.

Is IVE releasing new music?

Yes. The EP Looks Can Kill comes out on 26 October 2026, after the title track on 19 October.

The story so far

  1. Debut with the single album ELEVEN.

  2. Second single album LOVE DIVE.

  3. After Like makes IVE the third K-pop girl group with a million-selling album.

  4. First studio album I've IVE sells 1.1 million copies in its first week.

  5. First world tour, SHOW WHAT I HAVE: 28 cities in 19 countries.

  6. Plays Lollapalooza in Chicago.

  7. Album and Digital Song Bonsang at the 40th Golden Disc Awards, the third year in a row.

  8. Second studio album REVIVE+, with "BANG BANG" and "BLACKHOLE".

  9. EP Looks Can Kill, with a "Girl Hero" concept.

Start with these 5 songs

  1. ELEVENThe debut single; 13 music show wins.2021
  2. LOVE DIVEThe title track of their second single album.2022
  3. After LikeA Perfect All-Kill and their first million-selling album.2022
  4. I AMLead single of the first studio album I've IVE.2023
  5. BANG BANGNo. 1 on the Melon weekly chart for five weeks in a row.2026

In the Fan Chart

The Fan Chart on The Crowd adds up every fan's top 10. Here is where IVE stands.

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    For DIVE

    An Yujin

    안유진
    Name
    An Yu-jin
    Born
    1 September 2003
    Role
    Leader

    Finished fifth on Produce 48 in 2018 and debuted in IZ*ONE.

    Gaeul

    김가을
    Name
    Kim Ga-eul
    Born
    24 September 2002
    Role
    Oldest member

    Joined Starship in 2017 after she was spotted at a dance competition in Incheon.

    Rei

    나오이 레이
    Name
    Naoi Rei
    Born
    3 February 2004

    Joined Starship in 2018 through the Loen Friends Global Audition in Japan.

    Jang Wonyoung

    장원영
    Name
    Jang Won-young
    Born
    31 August 2004

    Finished first on Produce 48 in 2018 and debuted in IZ*ONE.

    Liz

    김지원
    Name
    Kim Ji-won
    Born
    21 November 2004

    Sang "Nobody" with Soyeon of i-dle and Winter of aespa.

    Leeseo

    이현서
    Name
    Lee Hyun-seo
    Born
    21 February 2007
    Role
    Youngest member

    Worked as a child model with SM Entertainment's kids agency before joining Starship.

    Know your IVE?Six K-pop questions a day in the Daily, and a collectible card for every finished set.

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    Last checked 20 October 2026. Sources include Korea JoongAng Daily, Sports Kyunghyang, Sports Kyunghyang and Tenasia. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.